29 Free Swimming Holes near Mount Mitchell Area
first prev 1 2 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 8516 Sthy 80 S, Burnsville, NC 28714, USA City, Zip, or Address
Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
19.5 miles EDeep 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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Wilson Creek Area
Collettsville, North Carolina
23.7 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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Rock Creek
Unicoi, Tennessee
24.4 miles NCreek is fed into man-made concrete-bottom stream-fed pool. This from a visitor in 2010:"There is a sandy beach with stone and concrete stairs down to the pool. There is a short...
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Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
25.3 miles SChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
Hike, Swim
Elk River Falls
Elk Park, North Carolina
30.4 miles NESwim near Elk Park, North Carolina
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Twisted Falls / Compression Falls
Butler, Tennessee
32.1 miles NESwim near Butler, Tennessee
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Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
32.4 miles WAn 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
Laurel Fork
Hampton, Tennessee
32.6 miles NSwim near Hampton, Tennessee
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Horse Creek Campground
Chuckey, Tennessee
32.8 miles NWHorse Creek Campground is a popular day use and camping location in the Horse Creek Recreation Area. This beautiful spot in the Cherokee National Forest is a great location to connect with nature...
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Old Forge Campground
Bethany, Tennessee
33.3 miles NWOld Forge Campground and Recreation Area is a small campsite perfect for campers looking for a primitive experience. Old Forge is located on the beautiful Jennings Creek in the Cherokee National...
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Stone Mountain State Park
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
34.8 miles SESwim near Connelly Springs, North Carolina
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Hot Springs Resort
Hot Springs, North Carolina
35.4 miles WPrivately owned resort has camping, lodging and natural hot mineral water in fiberglass hot tubs. Fees charged. This from a visitor in 2010:"I went with my friends for the first...
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Sapphire Area
Hot Springs, North Carolina
36.0 miles WThere are several falls with swimming within walking range on the Horsepasture River here...
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Sliding Rock
Hot Springs, North Carolina
36.0 miles WSliding Rock is a well loved destination in the Pisgah National Forest. This 60 foot natural rock waterslide descends into an 8 foot deep pool, creating a unique adventure. The water is between 50...
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Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
36.2 miles WPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
Camp, Hike, Swim
North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
37.1 miles SWThe 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...
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Blue Hole Mill Creek
Elizabethton, Tennessee
44.2 miles NSwim near Elizabethton, Tennessee
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Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
46.0 miles SWBig 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
Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
46.5 miles SWDavidson 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,...
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French Broad
Del Rio, Tennessee
46.5 miles WSwim near Del Rio, Tennessee
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