31 Free Swimming Holes near Hickory Nut Falls
first prev 1 2 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Chimney Rock Park Rd, Chimney Rock, NC 28720, USA City, Zip, or Address
North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
22.6 miles WThe forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are near the campground. Mills River offers excellent trout fishing, as well as tubing and swimming, which are...
Swim
Mount Mitchell Area
Trinity, North Carolina
25.3 miles NNice family swimming place right by N. F. campgrounds in the South Toe River (cold) in the Pisgah N. F... Fees: Yes This site is closed seasonally.
Camp, Swim
Dupont State Park
Wallace, North Carolina
26.6 miles SWSwim near Wallace, North Carolina
Swim
Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
28.9 miles WDavidson River Recreation Area offers camping and outdoor activities for the whole family. The campground boasts several loops of shaded campsites, as well as access to hiking trails, fishing spots,...
Camp, Hike, Swim
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
30.9 miles WCoontree Recreation Area is a beautiful area with many amenities and activities on the Davidson River. This recreation area is best known for its picnic area with a beautiful view of the river. The...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
31.0 miles WLooking Glass Falls is a gorgeous and easily accessible waterfall in Brevard, North Carolina. This waterfall is a short and beautiful walk from Pigsah Highway (Highway 276). Parking is available just...
Hike, Swim 0.0 mi
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
31.0 miles WLooking Glass Falls is one of the most popular and beautiful waterfalls in North Carolina. And it's perhaps the easiest to view (one of the few accessible roadside waterfalls, making it perfect...
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Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
32.5 miles WBig East Fork is a trail along Pigeon River with a variety of activities available. This trail travels through heavy forest along the river with beautiful, clear water. There are several waterfalls...
Backpack, Hike, Kayak, Swim 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
32.5 miles WThis waterfall in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard has multiple names: Tom's Spring Branch Falls, Daniel Ridge Falls and Jackson Falls. It’s an easy half-mile hike on the Daniel Ridge...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Cove Creek Tubs
Brevard, North Carolina
33.8 miles WBest tubs in the Pisgah Forest. They’re three magnificent pot holes like you’d expect to find in Vermont or New Hampshire. At the top is a seven foot, almost perfectly round tub. From it...
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Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
33.9 miles WMost people in this neck of the woods will head straight to Sliding Rock or Looking Glass Falls, but the locals go to Whaleback on the Davidson River above the fish hatchery. A massive slab of...
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Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
34.0 miles WSkinny Dip Falls is a beautiful and family friendly waterfall. Despite the misleading name, bathing suits are not optional at Skinny Dip Falls. Skinny Dip Falls is a long, thin cascading waterfall...
Hike, Swim 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
34.7 miles WGraveyard Fields is a beautiful hike known for it's forests, wild flowers and two beautiful waterfalls. The Blue Ridge Mountains surround this area creating stunning views throughout the...
Hike, Swim
Stone Mountain State Park
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
35.7 miles ESwim near Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Swim 1.7 mi
Flat Laurel Creek
38.0 miles W
Flat Laurel Creek is a 3.18 mile multi-use trail that is perfect for exploring on foot, horse and bike. This trail can be accessed from a parking lot on either end, making it easy to begin...
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
38.2 miles NEDeep gorge with swimming holes in the Linville River at the bottom. IT TAKES SOME DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS AND HIKING STEEP TRAILS (some poorly maintained) DOWN INTO THE GORGE (AND...
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Courthouse Falls
38.2 miles W
Courthouse Falls is a beautiful 45 foot waterfall that is popular to visit. This waterfall is an easy 3/4 mile hike from the parking lot on Courthouse Creek Road (FSR 140) or can be accessed from the...
Hike, Swim
Sunburst
Canton, North Carolina
39.3 miles WSwim near Canton, North Carolina
Swim
Wilson Creek Area
Collettsville, North Carolina
42.5 miles NEIn the Wilson Creek area are numerous waterfalls and swimming holes. Most require short or longer hikes; take some time and effort to find but all area gems. A new edition of the...
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Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
43.2 miles NWAn easy, family-type, hike to several swimming holes of various degrees of challenge in Big Laurel Creek on its way to join the French Broad River. For details... Bathing suits: May be optional at...
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
