29 Free Swimming Holes near Bearfoot Trail
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Fossil Creek Dam (Toilet Bowl)
Pine, Arizona
4.8 miles WHidden within the vast Arizona desert is an oasis of a river that brings the surrounding banks to life around it. This is Fossil Creek--one of Arizona's two designated "Wild and...
Dive, Hike, Swim 0.1-3.8 mi
Fossil Springs Trail No. 18
Pine, Arizona
4.8 miles WLocated within the Fossil Springs Wilderness, this trail leads down a canyon to the springs for which it is named. At the trailhead, there are several hikes, some of which are available for...
Hike, Horseback, Swim 1.1 mi
Fossil Creek Waterfall
Pine, Arizona
7.4 miles WFossil Creek is one of Arizona's two designated "Wild and Scenic" rivers. The waterfall is the most popular place to visit to cool off and see the natural beauty. Located between...
Hike, Swim 0.6-2.9 mi
Tramway Trail No. 32
Happy Jack, Arizona
11.1 miles NTramway Trail is a very short but very steep hike down the ridge of the Colorado Plateau to the nearby West Clear Creek. The trail crosses over the sharp edge of the Mogollan Rim, and descends to the...
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim 1.9 mi
Maxwell Trail No. 37
Happy Jack, Arizona
11.8 miles NEThe Maxwell Trail leads over the Mongollan Rim down the canyon into West Clear Creek. Although still somewhat steep, it is an easier hike than shorter neighboring Tramway trail, which shares its...
Hike, Swim 0.5-0.6 mi
Ellison Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
12.1 miles EEllison Creek provides 4 beautiful waterfalls in this area, each with their own swimming and diving opportunities. There are even fishing spots where trout can be caught. Since the falls are close to...
Dive, Hike, Swim
Payson Area
Cornville, Arizona
12.4 miles EIn the rivers around Payson, northeast of Phoenix, in the Tonto N. F., there are numerous fabulous swimming holes... Bathing suits: Some optional (some are very remote) Some arenas...
Swim 3.0 mi
Blodgett Basin Trail No. 31
Camp Verde, Arizona
15.6 miles NWBlodgett Basin Trail is one of a select few trails that shows off the riparian desert beauty unique to West Clear Creek Wilderness. The trail stretches from Bull Pen Trailhead through the canyon and...
Backpack, Hike, Swim 16.9 mi
West Clear Creek Trail No. 17
Camp Verde, Arizona
15.7 miles NWWest Clear Creek Trail No. 17 is a great way to reach the running waters of West Clear Creek. By far the most accessible and popular, it starts from the Bull Pen Ranch parking lot and winds down the...
Backpack, Hike, Swim
Bullpen Day Use Area
Camp Verde, Arizona
15.7 miles NWBullpen has something for everyone. Whether you park here and use the trail head to start on one of several hikes that lead down West Clear Creek, or stay nearby to use the picnic areas and...
Backpack, Dive, Hike, Swim 0.4 mi
Clear Creek Campground
Camp Verde, Arizona
17.8 miles NWWest Clear Creek flows along the boundary of this desert canyon country camp and is a popular place for hiking, swimming, wading and fishing. Cool water species such as smallmouth bass and green...
Camp, Hike, Swim
East Clear Creek
Happy Jack, Arizona
20.8 miles NEEast Clear Creek is a river that stretches through the Mogollon Rim area of Arizona. It provides water to the surrounding desert landscape, fishing opportunities, and various areas to hike,...
Canyoneer, Hike, Swim 1.6-3.6 mi
Kinder Crossing Trail #19
Happy Jack, Arizona
22.2 miles NEKinder Crossing Trail #19 travels down to the beauty of East Clear Creek, and then extends up until reaching FR 137; but many people use the trail to reach the creek waters and play in the water. The...
Hike, Swim
Beaver Creek Campground
Camp Verde, Arizona
22.4 miles NWCamp, Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Camp Verde, Arizona
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 7.1 mi
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
Rimrock, Arizona
22.6 miles NWThe Crack is a popular swimming hole found by hiking the Bell Trail down to Wet Beaver Creek. After following the trail for about 3.5 miles away from the parking lot, take a detour to the left just...
Dive, Hike, Horseback, Swim 0.8 mi
Christopher Creek Gorge
Payson, Arizona
25.3 miles EChristopher Creek Gorge is a fun swimming or canyoneering destination located in Christopher Creek, just outside of Payson, Arizona. To get there, you have to hike from the Christopher...
Canyoneer, Hike, Swim
Hell's Gate
Payson, Arizona
25.4 miles SEThis Wilderness was established in 1984, and contains approximately 37,440 rough acres with a major canyon and perennial stream extending its entire length. Deep pools of water may be separated by...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Swim 1.1 mi
Christopher Creek Campground
Payson, Arizona
26.2 miles EChristopher Creek is a popular campground situated just east of Payson, nestled between the Christopher Creek river, and the town of the same name. This site is used for both overnight and day-use...
Camp, Canyoneer, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Swim 4.0 mi
Woods Canyon Lake
Payson, Arizona
31.1 miles EWoods Canyon Lake is a fishing lake near Payson, Arizona located near the Mogollon Rim. The lake has a hike that loops around it, and several other hikes nearby to look at the particularly scenic...
Camp, Hike, Swim 4.6 mi
Gordon Creek Falls
Payson, Arizona
31.5 miles EGordon Creek Falls is a relatively unknown little oasis in the middle of the Arizona desert--specifically, outside of the city of Payson. The falls come from Gordon Creek, which winds its way through...
Hike, Swim
