23 Free Swimming Holes near Mesa Falls
first prev 1 2 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Forest Rd 20295, Ashton, ID 83420, USA City, Zip, or Address
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
8.8 miles SEPorcupine Creek is a hunting, fishing, camping, and swimming spot near Ashton, Idaho in Fremont County within Targhee National Forest. It's surrounded by forests, meadows, and a creek...
Camp, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
10.2 miles ENestled in the Targhee National Forest just off of Ashton's Fish Creek Road, this tear drop shaped lake is a family adventure waiting to happen. The lake isn't very big but it is teeming with...
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
11.4 miles EHorseshoe Lake is hidden back in the Targhee National Forest. It's a beautiful lake with plenty of lily pads. The road to get there is well maintained and there are many options for pull-outs...
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Swim
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
16.5 miles SWRight off Highway 20, there's a great spot to swim, swing, and dive. There's pullouts for parking right next to the bridge. There's a rope swing under the railroad bridge and a little...
Dive, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
16.7 miles NThe float here is nice and easy. It's a great early season float. Later in the season the shallow spots will force you to walk a good chunk of the float. The water is super clear and often pretty...
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
16.8 miles SWThere's an old abandoned bridge next to the one currently in use. The water is pretty deep underneath and offers two distinct levels to jump from. There's a little rope swing under the bridge...
Dive, Swim
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
19.4 miles ECamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim 15.9-16.6 mi
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
19.5 miles EBackpack, Hike, Hot Springs, and Swim near Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
Backpack, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim
Fun Farm Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
20.5 miles SWAlso known as the Funny Farm Bridge, this is an excellent place for bridge jumping. You can jump from the road level, the top of the bridge, or swing from the bars below. Just be watchful of cars...
Dive, Swim
Hog Hollow Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
22.4 miles SWLess than 1/2 a mile down the road from the Monkey Rock waterfall, Hog Hollow Bridge is a favorite spot for adrenaline junkies to cool off. The place to jump is off the East side of the bridge where...
Dive, Swim
Monkey Rock
Saint Anthony, Idaho
22.6 miles SWCLOSED. PSA: Monkey Rock is no longer open to the public. The owner has posted "No Trespassing" signs and is asking the Fremont County Sheriff's Office to assist with keeping people out of their...
Swim
St. Anthony Sandbar
Saint Anthony, Idaho
23.3 miles SWCLOSED. //// Sand Bar Update //// ***As of 27 June 2019 *** The Sand Bar is still closed to ALL swimming, please do not cross the boundary line. We are closely monitoring the river flows...
Dive, Swim 0.6 mi
Packsaddle Lake
Tetonia, Idaho
28.6 miles SPacksaddle is one of the less well known lakes/trails in the area. If you've got a good offroad vehicle, you can probably make it all the way to the end of the road, otherwise, it's just an...
Dive, Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe, Swim
Egin Lakes
Saint Anthony, Idaho
30.7 miles SWEgin Lakes is one of the favorite gateways to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. The lakes themselves are unusually shallow and where you'll actually find a lake depends greatly on what time of the...
Sled, Swim 4.8 mi
Aldous Lake and Hancock Lake
Kilgore, Idaho
33.6 miles NWA pair of alpine lakes near Kilgore, Idaho. Good road all the way to the trailhead. Easy to moderate 1.5mi hike to the first lake (Aldous) and another mile of moderate hiking to Hancock. Beautiful...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
37.6 miles NEThe Firehole River starts south of Old Faithful, runs through the thermal areas northward to join the Gibbon and form the Madison River. The Firehole is world famous among anglers for its pristine...
Hot Springs, Swim
Beaver Dick Park
Rexburg, Idaho
38.2 miles SWBeaver Dick is a park 4.5 miles west of Rexburg, Idaho on Hwy 33. It's a 9.5 acre park that passes next to the west bank of the Henry Fork of the Snake River; it's a popular...
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Swim 3.6 mi
String Lake
Alta, Wyoming
40.7 miles SEString Lake is a shallow lake that connects Leigh Lake and Jenny Lake at the base of Mount St. John and Rockchuck Peak. From the lakeshore, you can also take in beautiful views of Teewinot and Mt....
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Jefferson County Lake (AKA Rigby Lake)
Rigby, Idaho
44.3 miles SWRigby Lake has long been a favorite swimming hole for those in the area. The county has taken it well under its wing and made it a buzzing spot on any warm summer day. Along with the long standing...
Camp, Canoe, Dive, Kayak, Sled, Swim
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
44.4 miles NCamp, Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Cameron, Montana
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
