18 Free Swimming Holes near Mount Jefferson
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Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
9.6 miles SEThe 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
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
18.5 miles NCamp, Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Cameron, Montana
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 4.8 mi
Aldous Lake and Hancock Lake
Kilgore, Idaho
19.8 miles WA 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 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
27.7 miles SENestled 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
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
29.1 miles EThe 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
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
32.0 miles SEHorseshoe 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
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
34.1 miles SPorcupine 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
Twin Bridges
St. Anthony, Idaho
37.5 miles SThere'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
Fall River Bridge
Ashton, Idaho
38.1 miles SRight 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 15.9-16.6 mi
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
38.8 miles SEBackpack, Hike, Hot Springs, and Swim near Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
Backpack, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
39.1 miles SECamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Fun Farm Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
40.5 miles SAlso 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
St. Anthony Sandbar
Saint Anthony, Idaho
42.3 miles SCLOSED. //// 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
Hog Hollow Bridge
Saint Anthony, Idaho
43.6 miles SLess 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
43.7 miles SCLOSED. 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
Egin Lakes
Saint Anthony, Idaho
45.7 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
Ousel Falls
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
47.5 miles NOusel Falls Park Trail is a 1.7 mile out and back trail located near Big Sky, Montana that features a waterfall. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from May until October.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
47.7 miles NEThe Boiling River is created where a large hot spring enters the Gardner River, allowing the hot and cool waters to mix into a temperature comfortable enough to bathe in. The natural hot tub makes a...
Hot Springs, Swim
