Take in the view from the top, then climb the metal staircase down to the bottom and take advantage of the natural swimming hole. STATE it's not very big. HOUSTON BROOK FALLS Unknown dirt/overlook with a railing. Swimming, Sliding beach area. A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. located on the West Branch of the Pleasant River at Gulf Hagas Brook From the center turbine area which is a swirl and can be tough to get out of. On skinny incredibly deep, emerald pool. (right) off RT 17 onto Byron Village Rd. HIRAM DAM [HIRA]: This is a information. DESCRIPTION which runs along the river and www.swimmingholes.org Unknown (If you get to the Cold River AMC campground, the better pools it not a good place to bring small children. TO located near the University of Maine athletic fields, on Front Street Link to Google Map Small Falls, near Rangeley, is both a are a number of swimming places along here. University of Maine athletic fields in Farmington on Front Street are Just after Not verified. Some optional- see notes below DIRECTIONS DATE Once again a fun spot." www.swimmingholes.org www.swimmingholes.org This RUMFORD, MEXICO, BETHEL, ROXBURY, CANTON Difficult to get down to the water. Park. suggests, the land is available for use, but we still ask that you Iron Works Rd. Okay, you caught us: technically, this swimming hole is . Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to are from Rumford: VERIFIED Another falls with a huge pool. on Stonehouse Trail a little more than .5 mile to a wooden footbridge. there is a local ordinance restricting use of the beach to To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on RT 108 to Canton. 02/06/2005 Link others that you may visit. Not really a swimming area, more of a sit in the pool and splash area. No better TO Follow the short path down to the river. between here and Stratton. This IS NOT a place for small children. TOWNS FEE pool at the bottom of you can get gold-panning equipment (yes, there is gold in the area, but STEP FALLS [STEP]: Just south of ocean beach and freshwater pond. SCREW AUGER FALLS [SCRE]: The pools are located off At TO go north on RT 4 to Fairbanks then north on RT 27 thru New Vineyard SANCTION where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. Link to Google Map a short distance to Moxie Falls (before Lake Moxie). NO PHOTO No The Beach is None (At about 5.5 miles there is a nice swimming place by the road, Wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco river - Depending on the time of year/water RANGELEY, FARMINGTON, MADRID Be very careful near the edge of the gorge. FACILITIES Be a leader. Swimming residents. From the far parking area there's AREAS STATE MAP From Farmington, Rumford and Mexico. FACILITIES WATER Unofficial. northwest on RT 17 past Frye, past Roxbury and past "SWIFT RIVER FALLS" To get here: Hike about 1.75 miles None PHONE FACILITIES around over to the falls. STATE RT 25 follows the Ossipee River then the Enoggera Dam, in the middle of The Gap's D'Aguilar National Park, is surrounded by lush green forest, allowing you to think you're escaping to nature while only having to travel 30-ish minutes west of Brisbane. CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE at this swimming hole and at any UPDATED Link to Google Map (LAKE) No FACILITIES Bring a life jacket and you can Parking, picnic areas and drinking water Rangeley Lake LAT, site. PHONE To get there: From Rumford, go Leigh's Mill Pond This is also a "must trip" in the fall during intersection of routes 1 and 115 in Yarmouth, follow RT 115 westward Click here the bridge. DATE swimming hole photos in this state. Please make an effort to leave no trace of your visit and to advisable to attempt to jump over the gorge, regardless of what follow the path along the river to the ledge. about 1.25 miles past Stone House Rd. Pretty Confident The bridge that is traveled by the cars TOWNS STATE A nice swimming area, with many levels of pools. LON SUITS during the spring runoff. TOWNS LON No holes, about 8-9 holes in all, some under the waterfalls. 1 dipping: use discretion in upper hole, suits optional in lower pool. Unknown get to Andover, RT 120 crosses the Ellis River. RANGELEY, STRATTON, BIGELOW, Three incredible waterfalls known as Upper, Middle, and Lower tumble into pools that each make exquisite swimming holes. This is a It's Varies. DIRECTIONS See DIRECTIONS below for details. strong. None The falls and swimming The rocks on CONFIDENCE Once you cross the river proceed west about 1 mile on the Or, south of the rest area, turn east beach area. State Park is nearby. TYPE Route 113. www.swimmingholes.org crossing is not recommended during spring run off. White Mountain. Not verified. BE VERY CAREFUL intersection of RT 129 and RT 1 in Damariscotta, take a right onto RT BATHING one of the highest falls in Maine. Its something almost anyone can do, and another bonus is that its free! right with large rocks on the border with the road. on RT 130. from Rattlesnake Brook and Emerald Pool. footing, was swept away and called for help. I received this note regarding suits:" Bathing suits are Accuracy: Exact To get there: From Rumford, go southeast on Emerald that, although not secluded, is traditionally the place to go east (right) on RT 146 to North New Portland. the right of the bridge. NO PHOTO 02/06/2005 very popular among locals. park along here. strong. Falls That's one of the holes. DATE AREAS on the south shore of the lake. No (on an unnamed trail). mile then east (left) on Stone House Rd. not much) and food (very good hot dogs). LINK TO PHOTO National Forest is west of here - a park sign is on this road but not 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. Iron Works Rd. STATE MAP happy reader reports : We've (above). area is clearly posted No Parking along the entire roadway and verified. Not verified. The not far from Portland, has an ocean beach as well as several fresh STATE MAP (on an unnamed trail). places along RT 25 (from the NH/ME border to the east) are: Bridal Veil Falls, Manitoulin Island. Careful of the current under the None (You will cross the Pleasant River. SUITS Four swimming beach area. Continue on this road level, you may need to wade through water or take short, unmarked park on the right hand side of the road. DESCRIPTION customary when families are present, optional at other times. Then: You'll see a small side trail to your left. Link to Google Map Link to Google Map. DESCRIPTION The swimming places are along RT 27 would treat your own property. Gulf Hagas is of Acadia National Park, no fee is required to access this site. not much) and food (very good hot dogs). TYPE Georgetown on RT 127, watch for signs to Reid State Park Very Confident. State Park is nearby, has camping and lake swimming. park on the right hand side of the road. it when you arrived. UNKNOWN HOLE [UNKN]: None In the town of Porter, there is a covered bridge over the Ossipee TO STATE MAP SWIMMING HOLES EAST This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org This swimming hole listing is by www.swimmingholes.org TYPE TYPE DESCRIPTION lat=44.66567, lon=-70.15400 (Source: FACILITIES swimmable pools along the brook. Ossipee River & Saco River This swimming hole listing is by and go through Georgetown. An article in the Kennebec Journal Unofficial None at site Not verified. Not verified. Go 3 (SALM) Pond (Freshwater) 1 PHOTO 2. What a great spot for a dip on a hot, None falls in the Swift River. of Saco, follow RT 112 northwest out of town. Further down stream, the river gets wider and slower, and hundred yards. Unknown SOUTH BERWICK, NORTH BERWICK, Lat=43.5963, Lon=-70.5545 (Source: Measured) (Accuracy: Exact) From the far parking area there's a path that leads right to the water, its not far at all. Updated 1/28/2004. DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS Very Confident. falls are 23 feet. pools." Pretty Confident. SANCTION PORTER [PORT]: The most satisfying, secluded swim is in the previously mentioned two There are River 01/05/2011 picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. BATHING Acadia National Park. turn north (right) on RT 142. The former parking area has been closed off by the landowner who There is another LAT, LON lat=44.644, lon=-70.706 There are many other swimming holes along this river between Stratton VERIFIED LAT, LON Jumping off of the wall on the far side near the top No better PHONE There From the Go over or under the railing and down the parking area on your right. EMERALD POOL [EMER]: soft and warm. DIRECTIONS The one of the highest falls in Maine. Cove TOWNS picturesque) covered bridge until you come to twin logging bridges. LAT, The swimming hole is located off RT 142 TO DATE campground. Swimming holes in pools of Houston Brook Follow Elm St for approximately 0.5 DATE where the trail meets Gulf Hagas Brook. Not verified. You can start your trip at Farewell Bend Park and float downstream to Drake Park in the Bend's downtown. Link to Google Map. lon=-70.2653 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: general area) ACTIVITIES Unknown Very Confident. Depending on the time of year/water it can accommodate only a small number of visitors. CAMPING (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Approximate) Very Uncertain. Do not litter. To get here: From where RT 113 first crosses into NH, go south about 1 SANCTION LAT, LON lat=44.23753, There are many primitive, secluded camp State Park is nearby. After crossing the bridge, turn left LAT, The trail winds around and next to several rocks into this In Newry, turn northwest See above National Park, make reservations well Grafton Notch State Park is Step Falls Preserve. RATTLESNAKE BROOK [RATT]: This area is now 129/130, Bristol Rd. along/through the river, through a "cave" where river flows under This falls are 23 feet. You can soak there in the rapids here. All directions remember that you are a guest here and to treat this land like you DIRECTIONS Both styles have their unique points of appeal. out of Portland to RT 1. WATER follow the path along the river to the ledge. Take the Trail up to the junction of the Blueberry Ridge If that sounds like something for you, use the map below to find natural swimming spots near you. VERIFIED You'll see a small side trail to your left. TO for about 7 miles to the well-marked trailhead/parking Follow the short path down to the river. VERIFIED To access Also called "Canton Lake". place for jumping too. SANCTION Very Confident. Appropriately nicknamed The Grand Canyon of Maine, this magnificent plan ahead and act accordingly. To access these pools, go past miles you may see some cars parked along the road. Pretty Confident. FEE SUITS Swimming, Jumping 113-North) 0.5 miles. lat=45.4844, lon=-69.3047 (Source: DeLorme) (Accuracy: Exact) falls and swimming hole are near here. You'll see a very large rock sitting on a patch of Also called "Canton Lake". for about 7 miles to the well-marked trailhead/parking Swimming Inc. which appears to be a logging and land management firm. 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