Maine

Sunday River Road

This location is totally unknown, and we just happened upon it.  It is roadside on the way to Frenchman’s Hole and they had just laid pavement to form a very small pull-off area.  There is a path down to the water, so we thought it might be an area that you’re allowed to be in. […]

Step Falls

Park in the signed parking lot, and follow the yellow marked trail up to the fall. This is a really fun hike that runs along a slope of waterfalls.  The water is a beautiful clear green, flowing down multiple slides and pools.  The views from the top are gorgeous.  There aren’t many deep pools, but […]

Screw Auger Falls, Mahoosuc Public Land

The parking area for Screw Auger Falls is off of Route 26, and is well-marked and easy to find.  The lot isn’t huge, and this is a popular location, so you might want to come early on the weekends. The falls are beside the parking area. This is beautiful waterfall, with interesting rock formations.   […]

Frenchman’s Hole

Coming from the south on the Sunday River Road, the road will veer left to pass over two bridges.  This is a little confusing, because this short section is variously called Two Bridges Road or Coburn Field Road, but it becomes Sunday River Road again immediately after the bridges.  After the bridges, take your first […]

Prescott Field, Sandy River

This is listed on swimmingholes.org, but I’m not sure if I would swim here.  The water is very black, and you can see that there is some debris left from a bridge or mill.  The walk to the river is pretty though, with lots of wildflowers and small paths to the shore, so it might […]

Webb Beach, Mount Blue State Park

This park offers lake swimming with a sand beach with clear cold water, and stunning mountain views. There is a large grass area for picnicking which has stone steps leading to the water, and a pretty swing bench to take in the view.  There also seem to be canoe and peddle boat rentals.  Dogs are […]

Kineowatha Park, Wilson Lake

This park was an unexpected surprise, and it is pretty awesome.  It must have been a summer camp previously, as there are scattered buildings with signs like “Main Lodge.”  There are tennis courts, soccer fields, and a huge swimming dock.  When we were there the swimming area seemed to have unfettered access, but this may […]

Johnson Field Preserve

This is an ocean beach on Bailey’s Island, which is a picturesque Maine village.  It is a working beach, and you will see lots of fishing boats and seagulls.  We have seen this listed as a place that people swim, but it does have a lot of seaweed, and will likely be very cold.  It […]

Ossipee River Rope Swing

This is just a rope swing on the Ossippee river that we noticed. There is a short dirt turn around on Route 25, and there are no signs saying you can’t swim, but we don’t know who owns the land.  There was a trash back tied to a tree, and a group of swimmers left […]

Limington Rapids Rest Area

This park is off of Route 25 and you’ll see a wooden sign marked “Rest Area” just before the town line of Standish.  It is more extensive than most rest areas, with picnic spots in the woods, and a wooden bridge leading to a rock “island” on the Saco River. This is listed elsewhere as […]