New Hampshire

Livermore Falls

This amazing location has everything you could want in a swimming spot. Located on the Pemigewasset River, there are sandy beaches, flat rocks to lay on, rocks to jump off of, rope swings, waterfalls and deep clear water. There are two sandy beaches located here, one is above the waterfalls (our directions lead here) and […]

Echo Lake Beach, Franconia Notch State Park

There are TWO Echo Lakes in this area, which can be confusing, but this one is a beach and RV camping spot. There are bathrooms and showers, paddle boat rentals, and a store on the lake.  There are really lovely views, as the lake is surrounded by mountains.  The swimming area is large, as is the […]

Cascade Park

This location is in downtown North Woodstock, NH, just off of Route 3.  Park anywhere in town, and the park is beside the town visitor’s center, and across from the Cascade Lodge. Walk through the picnic area and in a couple steps you’ll be at the river. There are smooth sloping rocks and lots of […]

Big Eddy

There is a parking lot on Big Eddy Lane, by Swiftwater Covered Bridge.  There is a sign saying,”No Nude Bathing,” which indicates that swimming is allowed.  There is a beautiful waterfall, with pools above and below. The water level was probably low while we were here, but it was still gorgeous. Downstream is now “No […]

Baker River Bridge

This is the perfect roadside swimming hole.  There is a gorgeous waterfall with clear emerald water, and large sloping rocks.  The falls are by Route 118, with a parking area on the other side of a small wooden bridge.  There are multiple easy paths to water, and even some stone steps.  There is swimming under […]

Twin Mountain

The dirt road to this location is a little hard to spot.  Google Maps lists it as Haystack Road, but we didn’t see any signs.  If you’re coming from the South on Route 3, you can find the road by looking for a sign that says, “National Forest Ahead,” and then the road is on […]

Sawyer Rock

If you are coming from the South on Route 302, you’ll see a “White Mountain Forest” official sign and the parking area for Sawyer’s Rock.  Keep going just a minute further down the road, and there is a small dirt pull off near a bridge/culvert which is where the swimming hole is.  Along the guardrail you’ll see […]

Paradise

This one was on swimmingholes.org, and they named it “Paradise,”but we weren’t entirely sure we found the right area. Park at the sign for the “Sawyer River Road” lot, which is beside route 302. Near the park trail map kiosk there is a trail; follow that for about 7 or 8 minutes to the river. […]

Lower Ammonoosuc Falls

The sign for the falls is very small and hard to see, but the road is beside Mount Deception Campground.  Follow the gravel path from the parking lot, which is an easy path that leads straight to the falls.  The falls form a large natural waterslide that cascades down a few hundred feet emptying into […]

West Side Road

This area may be called “Humphrey’s Ledge” but we weren’t sure, so we just named it by the road it is on.  There is a dirt pull off parking area, and then a steep scramble down to the water.  There were lots of kayaks and floats, and it seems to be a popular place to […]