Bickford Slides
Stretching from 20 to 50 feet in length, multiple trail systems along the way lead guests to picturesque overlooks and swimming holes within the forest.
Swimming Holes
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Swimming Holes in Maine
Browse the destinations collected under Swimming Holes in Maine so you can compare the strongest park guides and stops in one place.
Bristol Dam
A unique swimming area in a dammed section of the Pemaquid River which has been enjoyed by locals for generations.
Cold Stream Falls
At 25 feet, the pool at the bottom of this roaring brook is perfect for a swim after a hot hike of only a little over a mile.
Dunn Falls
With stunningly abrupt cliffs and canyon walls, and fast-moving cascades falling 80 feet into perfect swimming holes.
Echo Lake
This beach is a popular freshwater swimming hole that's good for kids and families to enjoy.
Emerald Pool
Technically located in New Hampshire, it's accessible only from Maine.
Fox Pond
This picturesque pond also offers views of Tunk and Catherine Mountains in the Donnell Pond Public Lands.
Frenchman's Hole
A community swimming hole with high rocky ledges and deep, crystal water.
Green Island Quarry
Accessible only by boat or kayak, this old granite quarry on Green Island was built in the 1800s.
Gulf Hagas
Known as the Grand Canyon of the East, Gulf Hagas is a three-mile gorge cut away by a pounding waterway.
Head Tide Dam
A popular local swimming hole with historic roots.
Higgins Farm
This old farm allows for public access to its shoreline and is a very good spot to enjoy the beach and swim.
Indian's Last Leap
A popular local swimming hole along the banks of the Mousam River in Springdale.
Lakewood Pond
This freshwater pond located within Acadia National Park is a hidden gem.
Long Dam
A small swimming hole at the bend in the river with a small gravel beach.
Poplar Stream Falls
A 24-foot horsetail waterfall with a swimming pool located at its base.
Sand Beach
Sand Beach is inviting for sunbathers, but swimmers should be aware that the ocean temperature here is chilly even at the height of summer.
Screw Auger Falls
A 25-foot plunge over the lip of a granite ledge into a gorge.
Slide Dam
The Slide Dam shelter is along Nesowadnehunk Stream and provides good swimming opportunities.
Spring Farm (North End)
The largest and deepest swimming hole in the Carrabassett Valley.
The Cataracts
The Cataracts are a series of three waterfall features sprouting from Frye Brook.
The Ledges
A series of natural waterslides located within Baxter State Park.
Westons Beach
A wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco River is very popular with locals.
Woolen Mill Hole
This rocky shoreline on the Sandy River offers lots of nice spots to jump into the water.
