Swimming Holes

This small pond near the James and Eleanor Crider Forest is a hidden gem of a swimming hole.

At the end of a short .6-mile walk through the White Mountain National Forest, you will find this picturesque swimming hole.

At one point, this secret swimming hole was a secluded clothing-optional oasis in the middle of the White Mountains National Forest.

This is an excellent hiking trail with numerous places where you can cool off along the babbling Dry Brook.

Unlike many other waterfalls in New Hampshire, this one is not known for its size or massive drop.

This natural waterpark has tons of pools, waterfalls, and swimming holes that you can explore.

Franconia Notch State Parks most scenic lake is a postcard-worthy destination for a day on the water.

While the 15-foot drop of this waterfall is not particularly impressive, the large, blue pool at its base continues to attract hikers and swimmers eager to cool off from the heat.

With ice-cold water supplied by the Swift River, this waterfall and swimming pool is a popular summer attraction in the White Mountain National Forest

This beautiful fanning waterfall in Bristol is a great place to spend the day swimming, picnicking, or fishing.

Flowing for 136 miles across New Hampshire and Maine, this river has some of the clearest, cleanest water for swimming.

This swimming hole is so secluded that even most locals are unaware of its existence!

The slow-moving Baker River under this historic bridge is a popular place in summer to go swimming.

This pool at the base of this waterfall is one of the largest waterfall swimming holes in the state of New Hampshire.

Despite its name, this area in the White Mountain National Forest actually contains only five waterfalls.

Swimmers should take caution when choosing to venture into the pools of this powerful waterfall.

The emerald green waters flowing from the East Branch Pemigewasset River are nothing short of mesmerizing.