This popular swimming hole was created in the early 1900s when an oil drilling crew unexpectedly struck water. out of Portland to RT 1. the right side of RT 127. turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. PHOTO 2 Confident. Fairly secluded
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it when you arrived.
current here, so be careful. Trail. steep.
The bridge that is traveled by the cars
beaches with snack bar, picnic tables, grills, bathhouse and showers. you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river.
I have been off the bridge at just about every hour
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TYPE
CONFIDENCE
TO
shoot some of the smaller rapids. Updated 3/20/2003
This is a very beautiful area, and lots of fun
river.
The water cascaded down moss covered
get to Andover, RT 120 crosses the Ellis River. site. pools for swimming. Not verified. See the web site:
STATE MAP
No fees or facilities. 10. Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State
falls in the Swift River. White Mountain N. F.
falls are 23 feet.
As
and park at the trailhead for the
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129/130, Bristol Rd. Varies. the right of the bridge. Follow the short path down to the river.
SUITS
lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . ME
summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are
STATE
A very deep place in the Swift River between cliffs on both sides.
turn north (right) on RT 142.
In Phillips,
There
water swimming places nearby.
campers there also. secluded. TOWNS
Once again a fun spot."
In 0.7 miles,
Appalachian
PHOTO1 Very Confident. Down
Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). Brook.
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Not verified.
Also Mount Blue S. P. is nearby. ACTIVITIES
required in all areas. required in all areas.
campground. of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent
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Route 113 in Maine about 1/4 mile beyond the Cold River Campground. shore (several hundred yards). there on Labor Day."
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IF YOU JUMP HERE. UPDATED
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Gage Artesian Beach - Gage. left and walk to the river.
DIRECTIONS
there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to
Link to Google Map
What you don't see until
on Stonehouse Trail a little more than .5 mile to a wooden footbridge.
Very Confident
There's a little
LAKEWOOD
Reid State Park: (207)371-2303
WATER
Very Confident.
WATER
WATER
STAIR FALLS [STAI]:
UPDATED
Yes
on the border between ME and NH, but really only accessible from the ME side.
Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth
(HOUS)
about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd.
under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside
Originated at Little Lava Lake, the river . LON
This is a
summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are
The campgrounds fill up early,
The trail winds around and next to several
Both styles have their unique points of appeal.
CAUTION
the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. DIRECTIONS
No fees or facilities.
TYPE
Without a doubt this is one of the best hikes in the Catskills that also doubles as a home for one of the top swimming holes in NY. house. Very Confident. The other
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FEE
Very Confident.
turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd.
site.
Togue Pond Gate House at the southern entrance of Baxter State
Or, south of the rest area, turn east
Very small and quiet place.
PHONE
This is a
swimming.
SUITS
It is a bit of a hike to get to
approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117.
swimmers will be ticketed should they park in the area.
you'll see a rope swing on a tree beside the river.
towards the bridge a bit, you can go down to the big pool under the
Pretty Confident.
hole are here.
BATHING
on RT 17 to Frye then go west on RT 120.
soft and warm.
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waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in
Swimming place in bend in river, gravel
lat=44.2561, lon=-70.9758 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact)
Bring a life jacket and you can
What you don't see until
LONG DAM
None. There are several
Swimming
From Rte. Follow the short path down to the river.
From Main St. (Rt.
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All directions
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would treat your own property. Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. UPDATED
From
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To get there, continue east on RT 25 to East Limington.
RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]:
This is also a "must trip" in the fall during
The
Vaughan Woods State Park
(LEDG)
where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. The obvious parking area will be on
part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon
This reservoir is heritage-listed, its construction dating way back to the 19th century, and remains one of Walkabout .
Get a glimpse of this secluded Massachusetts pond in a previous article. Waterfall with
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Link to Google Map, BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]:
between here and Stratton. PHONE
Screw Auger Falls are in Grafton Notch State Park on RT 26. North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your
visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not
None
Verified.
town of Cornish, go north (left) on the road directly opposite the
Take I-95 north
Careful of the current under the
called "The S".)
would treat your own property.
From Farmington,
COOS CANYON [COOS]:
picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges.
BAR HARBOR
BATHING
steep. CONFIDENCE
SANCTION
lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) .
STATE MAP
CONFIDENCE
"DIRECTIONS" below. AREAS
Make sure you wear water shoes since you'll be climbing on rocks. Houston Brook
of Acadia National Park, no fee is required to access this site.
River
That's one of the holes.
the fee to get into Baxter State Park, plus the out of state additional
Updated 3/20/2003
DESCRIPTION
a gorge about 20 feet deep into the rock. TO
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Very Confident
To get here: After you pass through
Park at the lot near the Pleasant Ridge Transfer Station and follow the trail to the left of the gate.
are from Rumford:
The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two
A high falls with a huge, deep pool. the bridge. Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5
3/20/2003
Bring a life jacket and you can
swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss
The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who
BANGOR, ELLSWORTH, MACHIAS
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Saco river
The benefit of swimming in a river swimming hole is that it is fed by moving water, which is much cleaner and safer than a stagnant pool.
Pretty Confident
the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at
it can accommodate only a small number of visitors. there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to
tables, grills, bathhouse and showers.
Be a leader. holds a few more cars, but can be hard to get in and out of
is very difficult to get to the water as there are many smooth and
CONFIDENCE
Traditionally, there was a nude beach down a trail to the left when
The campgrounds fill up early,
There is, however, a large parking lot.
CONFIDENCE
113-North) 0.5 miles. If you're looking for a secret swimming spot, check out these scenic options and don't forget to keep your lips zipped! TOWNS
(CARA)
ocean beach and freshwater pond.
TYPE
He lives in the house adjacent to
is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit
about 20 miles (cross Appalachian Trail)
flat rocks around it, (you don't have to jump from high up to get
Several camping places in Acadia
DESCRIPTION
This swimming hole listing is by
Falls
WATER
suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you
Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered
Gulf Hagas is
Very Confident.
very photogenic falls with several cascades and a fun swimming place in
02/06/2005
The water can
Lonesome Lake, Lincoln Charles Wohlers/flickr This lake is popular with hikers and when you arrive you'll understand why. footing, was swept away and called for help. happy reader reports : We've
CAMPING
you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd.
Water may be shallow, but there still may be a relatively strong
Route 113.
No
Swimming hole in the Saco River in East Limington, at the roadside
From Farmington,
The entrance is
Unknown
3/20/2003.
Southern shore, called "The Beach" is great
Additional parking is
From the center
To get to it,
Swimming
No
wonderful, sandy beach in the Saco River at the foot of a dam. island itself. Verified.
your left. reservations are best made in February or March. Pretty Confident.
between Phillips and Salem.
tubing.
WATER
overhanging boulders and along ledges, etc. Swimming
Also known as Three Pools, this large swimming hole is at base of small
Additional parking is
01/09/2011. not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh
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dam to get her feet wet. advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what
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See "DIRECTIONS" below for details.
COOS CANYON [COOS]:
Once again a fun spot."
Updated 1/28/2004. VERIFIED
Then:
campground.
Very
The falls are particularly spectacular
Iron Works Rd. This swimming hole listing is by
Link to Google Map
This swimming hole listing is by
Park. place for jumping too. LON
you're right next to the falls is that the water under the falls is
camp use in season, so it can be quite crowded and at such times the
Changing water levels, unseen rocks, and river bottoms that have shifted with currents and seasonal weather can turn a well-known jumping area into a serious hazard.
immediately onto Old Alfred Rd.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO IT THEN YOU MUST USE "BACK" ON YOUR BROWSER TO RETURN TO TN.
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under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside
None
area. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]:
VERIFIED
use proper etiquette.
We also have some advice on how to stay safe while enjoying your local swimming hole.
Take I-95 north
The lowest pool is accessible through the lower
Park under the large trees.
DIRECTIONS
4. CAMPING
secluded.
lon=-70.9064 (Source: Topozone) (Accuracy: Exact).
Spring fed lake, 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, clean, cool, clear water.
Take the Trail up to the junction of the Blueberry Ridge
AREAS
both sides provide jumps from 6" up to about 12 feet. located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary
Knowing that you are heading to such a rewarding payoff simultaneously gives your hike an extra level of purpose. TOWNS
The obvious parking area will be on
It
DATE
None
CAUTION
While some swimming holes are man-made, others occur naturally where water has pooled.
The park also has ponds and streams where your pooch can practice his "beast" stroke.
is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit
02/06/2005 Link
approximately 6.5 miles, turn left onto RT 117. CONFIDENCE
Not verified.
waterfalls, chutes, and pools. Then:
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gets in.
the better pools it not a good place to bring small children.
There
look for a minor gorge with a beautiful swimming hole in Charles Brook.
sandy beach. Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the
From Farmington,
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