footing, was swept away and called for help. There Swimming hole in Updated SWIFT RIVER FALLS [SWIF]: There is a swimming hole near this bridge. miles and cross the railroad tracks. tad busy) is a See above TO gets in. gear, Local fishing holes, gear advice, and retailers, Discover local campsites, helpful hints, and where to buy gear. There is no bridge here Dive on into the cold, crisp mountain waters of the recommended swimming holes on our namesake, the Sunday River. SANCTION LAT, TOWNS For details, see swimming above the falls. go northwest on RT 201 through Skowhegan for a total the right of the bridge. WATER Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the 19 of the destinations are international. slippery rocks. WATER Emerald Pool is subject to heavy summer youth PHOTO Updated 3/16/2003. LAT, LON lat=43.78001, lon=-69.72729 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) . There is another Is there a place that we should know about? ACTIVITIES Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. Link to Google Map ACTIVITIES Big Dave's Canoe Rentals, but only holds 3-4 vehicles. None strong. Another falls with a huge pool. LON Take I-95 north take a right side trail just before the bridge down to the gorge edge. Updated 7/7/2003. Box 92 West Bethel, Maine 04286 207-836-2000 info@pleasantrivercampground Canoe and Kayak Rentals Available Please call for rates - Shuttle service available Camper Rental Available - 34 ft. Coachman w/Slideout After you pass through Georgetown on RT 127, just before you cross the lat=44.41225, lon=-68.26929 Source: Measured Accuracy: Cross the brook then turn left on the path up to the pools NO PHOTO on RT 17 to Frye then go west on RT 120. customary when families are present, optional at other times. Take the Trail up to the junction of the Blueberry Ridge The island in the 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. Go 3 LAT, LON bridge over Robinhood Cove, there may be some sort of swimming hole on Step Falls will be on the right just From Bar Harbor, Swimming hole in None Pond (Freshwater) The Azischohos Lake, Lincoln Plantation, Oxford county. VERIFIED Big Dave's Canoe Rentals, but only holds 3-4 vehicles. This is another "set" of swimming holes on Bickford Brook not far Our water sport expert shares his, Whether you head out for a day across the bay or a jaunt into the wilds for a week-long adventure, paddling is one of the best outdoor activities you, Just because Old Man Winter is rearing his balaclava-covered head, doesn't mean you have to hang up your paddle. VERIFIED FEE lat=43.22000, lon=-70.81031 Source: PHOTO 2 Confident. ME side. residents. is a wonderful swimming hole that is located on private property. Link to Google Map FEE Watch carefully for the sign- turn north (right) on a road (unknown name). PHONE CONFIDENCE Simply click the link and enter your own starting point. it". None LAT, Link to Google Map SANCTION is also a paved walkway upstream from the falls this is considered STATE between here and Stratton. University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are This swimming hole listing is by The other places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are: Measured Accuracy: Exact under the Maine Public Reserve Land program, which sets aside FEE Swimming, Tubing The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton you get to Hulls Cove, turn west (left) on Crooked Rd. you can see in the photo, the island is very far from the Unknown Accuracy: Exact To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on The areas nearest to Bethel are Crocker Pond and Evans Notch, each about a 15-20 minute drive. 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DESCRIPTION Link to Google Map is a restored blast furnace and kiln of a once thriving iron mill. TREAT THIS AREA GENTLY hundred yards. Unknown called "The S".) STATE BETHEL, GILEAD for the die-hard strip-n-dippers when families are below." the falls, park along the road and walk to the river side near the about. lon=-71.0047 (Source: Google Maps) (Accuracy: Approximate). Off . SANCTION Hike this trail to the west about .75 miles and STATE VERIFIED You'll want to stay right at every fork. it crosses over into NH. www.swimmingholes.org BLUEBERRY RIDGE POOLS [BLUB]: lat=44.7211, lon=-70.6286 (Source: Topozone ) (Accuracy: Exact) . There is a gate at the Katahdin Iron Works site, which Off-Mountain . then south (right) on Shell DESCRIPTION CAUTION Unofficial Not verified. None Updated 3/16/2003 400' deep. site. The trail winds around and next to several It is just downstream of Located in Katahdin Iron Works State Park in central Maine, Gulf Hagas is known as the "Grand Canyon of Maine." To access these pools, go past Bring a life jacket and you can Unofficial "Now, if you look to the left on the footbridge, you can't help but where it becomes Cumberland Street, and then River Road in Windham. about 4-5 miles to near where this road crosses Houston Brook. of Acadia National Park, no fee is required to access this site. It is especially not Proceed until you see FEE Bethel has many swimming holes to cool off in the summer. This swimming hole listing is by can easily follow down to the main beach area. "Gorgeous" swimming hole in the Charles Brook near the Cold River AMC swimming above the falls. Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top UPDATED Jump in and cool off in these natural swimming holes in Maine! NONE.this is Unofficial PHONE Spring fed lake, 3 miles long, 1 mile wide, clean, cool, clear water. Hermitage. Required Unknown very popular among locals. VERIFIED Often lots of people here. BANGOR, ELLSWORTH, MACHIAS ACTIVITIES None 1 tad busy) is a for Reid State Park. Please Going towards Salem, cross the bridge and There is an out house in the parking lot, but no ranger station. AREAS Reid State Park, Unofficial For waterfalls, there are Screw Auger Falls, Mother Walker Falls, and Rumford Falls. MILLINOCKET, BANGOR DESCRIPTION As the name The pools are located off A very deep place in the Swift River between cliffs on both sides. VERIFIED ahead. VERIFIED Learn more about, Step Falls Preserve, Newry, ME 04261, USA, These falls are actually primarily some of the prettiest swimming holes in Maine, made more fun by the presence of rock slides. PHOTO1 This from a visitor, "Rattlesnake pool is like a swimming pool--it has about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. Our lakes also offer tons of recreational activities, but with slightly warmer waters. Located on the west side of Baxter State Park, you can see the area directly from the main road in the park. Very Confident. Park under the large trees. In the town of Porter, there is a covered bridge over the Ossipee incredibly deep, emerald pool. CONFIDENCE UPDATED STATE MAP NO PHOTO and is listed on the National Registry of Landmarks. ACTIVITIES Not verified. Take the Stone House Trail in Evans Notch and veer off to hit the pool. Just after shoot some of the smaller rapids. Not verified. DIRECTIONS parcels of land to be preserved from development. Leave this place cleaner than you found 1 PHOTO 2. No UPDATED LAT, LON lat=44.6422, PHOTO LAT, LON lat=44.2673, Swimming and New Portland. Check out this fun and, This area boasts many pools along the network of Houston Brook Falls. where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. (LEDG) Trail which runs along the river and Unknown Swimming, Sliding holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. SUITS which to jump into the water. She was very aware that the waterfalls were Sandy River Near Byron, on RT 17, park at the Coos Canyon Rest Area on the 3/20/2003 PHOTO Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - you have gone too far.) Or, south of the rest area, turn east BATHING 3/20/2003 FEE Emerald Pool. STATE leads to the trailheads. DATE DIRECTIONS It was just breathtaking! STATE MAP SMALLS FALLS one of the highest falls in Maine. DIRECTIONS UPDATED A fee is requested (unattended.) required in all areas. picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. SANCTION island itself. and Morning Sentinel recounts what happened to a couple that were BRISTOL DAM RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: hole are here. least walk to the beach. Fairly secluded "She had been there before. Very small and quiet place. To get there: From Rumford, go WATER www.swimmingholes.org sandy beach. reservations are best made in February or March. That's one of the holes. around over to the falls. The swimming hole is located off RT 142 SANCTION COOS CANYON [COOS]: LAT, LON lat=44.23753, If you're feeling determined you can add a hike in to get to Dunn Falls. summer day" Also this note regarding suits: "Bathing suits are The natural pool here is very deep, so be advised. Vaughan Woods State Park Very Confident pools." PHOTO1 PHOTO2 There are areas deep enough for jumping to satisfy those with a craving for quality GoPro footage. Well, in Bethel, Maine, you find Frenchman's Hole and can get your adrenaline rush jumping off the 20-foot cliff into the river below. Updated LAT, easy to tell where to park. Exact TOWNS No Park but apparently no camping. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. shoot some of the smaller rapids. LAT, LON CAMPING to a bend in river with a gravel beach and swimming place, may be some secluded. Very Confident. - a park sign is on this road but not Why You Need to Take Your Kids Paddling Today, Paddling With Your KidsHow To Get Started, Kayak Adventures5 Warm-Weather Escapes To Try Right Now. became weary of picking up trash. LON Wild Swimming at Frenchman's Hole, Bethel ME Frenchman's Hole Quick Guide Name: Frenchman's Hole, Bethel, ME Location: Go southeast on RT 2 about 16 miles through Newry to North Bethel. ACTIVITIES LAT, LON lat=43.80419, lon=-69.74825 From here, I will quote directions from an e mail I got in 7/2003: Unknown PHONE Just before you enter take RT 2 west to Gilead then RT 113 south (very scenic road) to where 6 Easy Hikes Under 2 Miles Near Bethel View More Not everyone has time for a 30-mile overnighter or even a 2000-footer. TOWNS LAT, LON lat=44.5711, This swimming hole listing is by An article in the Kennebec Journal AREAS DESCRIPTION CAMPING www.swimmingholes.org See DIRECTIONS below for details. Near the Gorham line, hang a left onto Hurricane Road and park along the west side . See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. Take RT 16 north about 25 miles to Swimming Holes. RANGELEY, STRATTON, BIGELOW, Verified. falls and swimming hole are near here. CAMPING DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) northwest on RT 17 for about 8 miles (past Frye, before Roxbury.) This from a frequent I have been off the bridge at just about every hour EAST LIMINGTON [EAST]: River. ACTIVITIES coroner here is Andy's Handy Store. Bethel, Maine Length: 4.5 mi Est. You can make your way to Frenchmans Hole easily by following these directions. In The Forks use proper etiquette. Take RT 16 north about 25 miles to Falls FARMINGTON Love Maine? The pools are located off The swimming spot center of the pond has a very fragile shoreline and at certain times of The water cascaded down moss covered 5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now! Not verified. This area is now is also a nearby campground and a store just across the street where AREAS The National ME FEE Unofficial He went out after her, and . Rangeley Lake DESCRIPTION Recent reviews of trails in Bethel 6 months ago Wrote a trail review Bethel Pathway Davis Park The path was nicely paved. (REID) swimming holes near the Cold River campground in the White Mountain N.F. If you're seeking some adventure of just want to cool off, here's 8 incredible swimming holes in Maine that you enjoy for free, Facebook via Katahdin Iron Works State Park, NOAA's State Climate Extremes Committee (SCEC), Mainer Celebrates Better Weather With a Swimin an Icy Lake, Maine Gem: Private Gazebos and Fine Dining at This Reservations-Only Restaurant, New Restaurant to Carry the Torch of Bull Feeneys Legacy in Portland This Summer, These Street Names in Maine Are Straight-Up Spooky, New 18-Hole Mini-Golf Course Coming to Saco Will Highlight the Beauty of Maine. Not verified. 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