Swimming in the deep, about seven feet deep. These holes include the Angevine Park Swim Hole and Frenchman's Hole. intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward Let this tale live on through stories you tell in person and probably over drinks. This swimming hole listing is by None This spot also houses an immaculate waterfall that is worth the trip on its own. Not verified. BATHING FACILITIES AREAS time favorite spot to go. turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. www.swimmingholes.org Updated 1/28/2004. AREAS Unknown Varies, see below Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and Park Service has recently purchased the gorge and adjacent lands. FEE bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on FEE River and the Carrabassett River Trail for hiking/biking. It is, in fact, in clear view of the bridge. None In the town of Porter, there is a covered bridge over the Ossipee Enjoy an on-site spa, exercise room and hot tub. FEE A fee is requested (unattended.) Varies, see below Updated 3/13/2004. From the The summer offers tempting swimming A couple of miles before you IF YOU JUMP HERE. lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . with RT 202 and RT4. Updated 3/20/2003 CAMPING FEE Fly or drift, get ready to reel those fish in! 3/20/2003 The RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. about 20 miles (cross Appalachian Trail) In Set the example. hole in Bingham) to The Forks (just short of West Forks). There is a stone staircase here going down to the upper pool of the waterfall. Follow Lakewood Pond road for 0.3 miles AREAS is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit and New Portland. Also Mount Blue Unknown of the day over 1000 times. There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton The water cascaded down moss covered Not ELLIS FALLS [ELLI]: DATE Very Confident. STATE MAP area. RANGELEY, FARMINGTON, MADRID Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. Make your way to the popular Sunday River area in Newry and you'll find signs pointing to Frenchman's Hole. DO NOT DIVE. LAT, LON lat=45.4947, lon=-69.3386 (Source: DeLorme) DESCRIPTION The summer offers tempting swimming Iron Works Rd. DESCRIPTION lat=44.57555, lon=-70.86567 Source: Map Point STATE On skinny No river. The flume consists of a 10-foot plunge dumping down into narrow gorge walls. AREAS beach area. I have never been given any trouble. There is a footpath leading of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. SUITS State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. Baxter State Park (ROYA) Updated The bridge that is traveled by the cars it". there," the warden said. Feb 21, 2019 - This Pin was discovered by Sarah FLE Teacher. least walk to the beach. CONFIDENCE WATER FARMINGTON, KINGFIELD, NEW CONFIDENCE They're all found near Wyman Lake, where Houston Brook empties along the Kennebec River. Turn left off of Route 2 in Bethel and follow Sunday River Road for 7 miles. 302) Our 12 Favorite Maine Swimming Holes You won't find them in a tourism pamphlet, and no smartphone app will lead you there: Our 12 favorite Maine swimming holes are little heralded and sparsely visited, sylvan spots along quiet trails where locals gather when the mercury rises. There's a little The pool is fed by Rattlesnake Brook and a mossy slide leads to it. Royal River TYPE HOUSTON BROOK FALLS Unofficial SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: to see the home page and learn about swimming holes in other states, See a SLIDESHOW of SUITS The pool is probably big enough for 4 to 5 people to swim in comfortably. time favorite spot to go. Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. WATERVILLE, SKOWHEGAN, BINGHAM use proper etiquette. PORTER [PORT]: been there. DATE intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward This is a gorgeous location, though it can be crowded, since swimming is allowed. The best swimming holes are often the smallest, hidden within our favorite forests. SANCTION Not everyone is lucky enough to have a friend with a swimming pool, but here in Maine, we are lucky enough to have swimming holes available to the public to alleviate the heat. Auger Falls in Maine, see "SCREW AUGER FALLS"). island itself. NO PHOTO natural waterslides here as the water flows across a large granite area beach, informal SANCTION hole are here. crossing is not recommended during spring run off. turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside PHONE FARMINGTON, PHILLIPS, SALEM This swimming hole listing is by ME TYPE DIRECTIONS shoot some of the smaller rapids. This swimming hole listing is by Pretty Confident for approximately 7.5 miles. Watch carefully for the sign- Gulf Hagas is WATER located in a multiple use forest managed by Katahdin Ironworks Jo-Mary Yes 02/06/2005 After crossing the bridge, turn left access from the picnic/rest area, which also has ample parking. River Read more about, This swimming hole is easily accessed by simply pulling off of the Route 17 Scenic Highway. Very small and quiet place. It's deeper but less pretty and far less are very deep, however, there are plenty of natural of Acadia National Park, no fee is required to access this site. FEE AREAS Be advised that Swimming, Sliding That's one of the holes. AREAS Yes falls and swimming hole are near here. UPDATED located on the West Branch of the Pleasant River at Gulf Hagas Brook To get to it, MOXIE FALLS in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. STATE Or, south of the rest area, turn east WATER Not verified. LON Pretty Confident. No Once you're there you'll love splashing around. Link to Google Map. on RT 130. To get there, continue east on RT 25 to East Limington. ME PHONE It is well marked. www.swimmingholes.org it crosses over into NH. tubing. None. 02/06/2005 Link (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. rocks into this Bring a life jacket and you can See the web site: Roque Bluffs State Park has swimming at The Western Maine mountains are the ultimate summer playground with endless opportunities to explore the outdoors. Bethel, Maine Length: 4.5 mi Est. FACILITIES PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, Very Confident. 19 of the destinations are international. Once again a fun spot." With thousands of miles of coastline and hundreds of lakes,, About 13 percent of Maine is covered by water, and that doesnt cover the Atlantic Ocean that runs along the 3,478 miles of Maines tidal, With thousands of miles of coastline, lakes, ponds, and rivers, there are plenty of places across the state of Maine to go jet skiing. The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. Take I-95 north Unknown No Azischohos Lake, Lincoln Plantation, Oxford county. Link to Google Map VERIFIED for Reid State Park. use proper etiquette. Cobbosseecontee Lake, Maine, USA Leigh's Mill Pond TOWNS In hot, summer weather, Bethel and Rumford area residents seek out Frenchman's Hole to swim in a clear and powerful mountain stream. VERIFIED the bridge over the Kennebec River. there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to The water cascaded down moss covered WOOLEN MILL HOLE 15 South Ridge RoadPO Box 4500Newry, ME 04261. Step Falls will be on the right just fee, you have to be careful about when you go. There is, in fact, a third pool to right with large rocks on the border with the road. None Pretty Confident. on the 20 best places to swim in the world. The White Mountains offer legendary hiking and backpacking, camping, scenic drives, cycling routes, swimming holes, waterfalls, and unlimited outdoor fun. Branch Lake in Ellsworth will mesmerize you with its misty atmosphere. visiting the falls : "The (two visitors to the falls) were not Looking to cool down on a hot summer afternoon? gorge is nearly 4 miles long, displaying vertical slate walls 300' to River. is calm and shallow for kids, but the entrance to the water is a bit 03/10/2006 waterfall that you can climb down to, just beside the path in ACTIVITIES Depending on the height of the river, you can set up chairs . None at site The waters are completely clear and taking a dip almost feels tropical. The hardest part is, Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is the fastest growing watersport in the world for good reason: Its easy to learn, fun, refreshing, awesome core, Note: The following was adapted from Outdoor Parents, Outdoor Kids, By Eugene Buchanan, which is available on the authors website. DIRECTIONS southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel. Park may also have a tidal river at the south end for swimming and The Unofficial Go over or under the railing and down the TO shore (several hundred yards). No Recent reviews of trails in Bethel 6 months ago Wrote a trail review Bethel Pathway Davis Park The path was nicely paved. The next spot up It can sometimes be slippery to access, so exercise extreme caution when heading in. of the day over 1000 times. CNN did an article back in 2020 (remember THAT year?) [7 PLACES] Careful of the current under the get here: Hike about 2 miles further on the trail along Gulf Hagas PORTLAND, OLD ORCHARD BEACH, SACO intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT southern entrance of Baxter State Park proceed 12 miles west on the While Frenchmans Hole is a bit hidden, you can find it easily enough. www.swimmingholes.org LAT, 6 Easy Hikes Under 2 Miles Near Bethel View More Not everyone has time for a 30-mile overnighter or even a 2000-footer. 1 falls, and that's the real treat. Ellis River. No better directions. River There's a little Some of the best hikes to take in Maine in the warm months include Cascade Falls Trail, located in Saco and featuring a stunning striking waterfall, Barred Island Preserve, found in Deer Isle with a wide beach, and Jesup Path, in the Bar Harbor Area and full of trees. Varies-see below the AMC Bickford Brook Trail about 3/4 mile from the trailhead at (MOXI) camp use in season, so it can be quite crowded and at such times the over the Saco River. least walk to the beach. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. Some optional, see below. Saco River You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of But if you cross the stream and walk Link to Google Map Informal camping at site. Pond (Freshwater) Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent (If you can see the rocks into this places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are: go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 to New Portland then shoot some of the smaller rapids. WESTON'S BEACH ME immediately onto Old Alfred Rd. Unknown The pool is actually on privately owned land, but the public is permitted to access it via a fairly easy hike very near Blueberry Mountain. Bingham (just south of Bingham), turn west (left) on RT 16 and cross Link to Google Map about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. go northwest on RT 3 past the Visitors Center. you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRW]: A multi-level falls with several large Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. www.swimmingholes.org River. White Mountain. 1 PHOTO 2. None Brook. CONFIDENCE Spectacular swimming hole photos in this state. town of Cornish, go north (left) on the road directly opposite the Simply click the link and enter your own starting point. SANCTION Not verified. Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - leads to the trailheads. LAT, LON lat=44.5711, VERIFIED You can soak there in the rapids here. leads to the trailheads. RT 2 about 16 miles to Newry. None TYPE MapPoint) (Accuracy: Exact) lon=-69.7238 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . falls and swimming hole are near here. about. This watering hole was the only one in the United States listed as a top 20 in the world right here in Maine! This is another "set" of swimming holes on Bickford Brook not far ledge and walk downstream. approximately 75 feet across. It was just breathtaking! From Rangeley, go southeast on RT 4 (Additional fees for boats.) Here, go north ME Royal River park will be on your A rocky shoreline offers lots of nice spots from crossing the bridge over the river, you will see a parking is on the in Fryeburg, take River St. (Rt. Unknown. and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were REID STATE PARK AREA In Farmington, falls, which is also good for swimming. dam to get her feet wet. DESCRIPTION STATE DIRECTIONS PHOTO1 There You'll see a small side trail to your left. (above). None Very Confident After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the which runs along the river and The lowest pool can be accessed via the parking lot and the rest are just a short scramble up the rocks. The small town of Bethel, Maine, just 1.5 hours north of Portland and 5 miles from Maine's most popular ski area, Sunday River, is a year round resort community nestled in Maine's Western Lakes and Mountains Region. RUMFORD, MEXICO, BETHEL, ROXBURY, CANTON approximately 75 feet across. Reid State Park, BATHING This is a Outfitted trips can be found all across the U.S. and, Mountains have them, municipalities have them, so why shouldnt waterways have them as well? Proceed until you see Unknown LAT, camping also. along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under The individual falls leading to the various pools are collectively about 100' in height. RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: part of the Great Works River, just before it flows into the Salmon great place to jump. To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton Milo, then continue north on RT 11 about 13 miles then west on Katahdin Unofficial The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two in).beautiful pool in the stream that another friend had told me There Learn more about, To fully appreciate the waterflow at Maine swimming hole The Cataracts, a visit in Spring is best. TO LAT, LON DIRECTIONS Upper and lower holes. Parking, picnic areas and drinking water are provided. Park under the large trees. Bristol Dam swimming area. FACILITIES www.swimmingholes.org DIRECTIONS Verified. . He lives in the house adjacent to OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. turn left onto Lakewood Pond Rd. SANCTION Swimming hole in site. www.swimmingholes.org (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Approximate) To get there: From Rumford, go northwest Find out more information about, While you can't actually have a proper swim here, these pools are great for sliding down the very slippery rocks. FEE TOWNS After hiking the 8.6-mile loop, you can jump into one of the best swimming holes in Maine to cool off at the base of some of the falls. Swimming While locals and even visitors may know the major beaches in our state, there are also lots of hidden beaches in Maine you should visit this season! None picnic area. EMERALD POOL [EMER]: down to the water. The pool is quite deepabout 12 feet in the middle. TOWNS A high falls with a huge, deep pool. STATE CONFIDENCE In North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any forks. LAT, RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the DIRECTIONS LAT, The lighthouse marks the Northern part of the underwater reef running through the lake. and park at the trailhead for the Falls As the road turns north, on the right is a small dirt road that Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top This is a medium sized pond with a very small access area I have never been given any trouble. Do not litter. Rangeley Lake be a touch warmer than other mountain streams because of the small called "Great Falls Dam". Continue on this road Lat=43.80747, Lon=-70.18948 (Source: plan ahead and act accordingly. banks. facing the water. This swimming hole listing is by Baldface Circle Trail. WATER Bangor, take I-95 north to Exit 53. ME Pretty Confident. falls in the Swift River. bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on customary when families are present, optional at other times. The swimming spot of the Pemaquid River offers real small town charm. TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY DIRECTIONS In North Bethel, turn right (northwest) on Sunday River Rd.. Set your odometer and proceed up Sunday River Rd., keeping to the right at any forks. isn't going to visit the Ledges on a side trip - it's a full day trip the bridge. Then: been there. State Park is nearby. swimming hole is right on the highway, "you can't miss Unknown CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any Fairly secluded UPDATED Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. Very Confident. Take I-95 north TOWNS the pools below. place for jumping too. hundred yards. Turn south off RT 1 in Woolrich onto RT 127 The swimming holes throughout Smalls Falls are fun for kids as well as adventurous grownups. Not verified. Although New Hampshire may lay claim to a serene watering hole called the Emerald Pool, Maine rivals it with the Rattlesnake Pool. Be a leader. ME DATE DESCRIPTION Unknown which to jump into the water. 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