26 Free Swimming Holes near Rapidan Rivers
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Big Rock Falls
Syria, Virginia
4.6 miles NWBig Rock Falls is an easy hike to a beautiful cascading waterfall. The hike follows Mill Prong River giving hikers a beautiful view of the flowing water, forests and rock formations for the entire...
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Rose River
Syria, Virginia
4.9 miles NRose River Falls is a beautiful forested hike in Shenandoah National Park. The lush greenery in this area provides ample shade for hikers as they explore this four mile trail. Rose River Trail is...
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Old Rag Area
Crewe, Virginia
6.8 miles NThere are numerous (we list 6 locations) swimming holes at the bottom of falls and elsewhere in rivers in the East Central region of the Shenandoah National Park, in the vicinity of...
Swim 2.8 mi
Cedar Run Falls
Oldrag, Virginia
6.8 miles NCedar Run Falls is a strenuous but rewarding hiking trail located in central Shenandoah National Park. This over 8 mile trail gives hikers views of six different waterfalls along the trail...
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Whiteoak Canyon
Syria, Virginia
8.3 miles NWhiteoak Canyon is a beautiful hiking area in Shenandoah National Park. This hike features two very unique waterfalls, Upper Whiteoak Falls and Lower Whiteoak Falls. Lower Whiteoak Falls is...
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Nicholson Hollow Trail
Morning Star, Virginia
11.7 miles NNicholson Hollow Trail is a moderately strenuous trail that explores a more remote area of Shenandoah National Park. Hikers hoping to access this trail can find it off of Skyline Drive between Stoney...
Hike, Swim 5.1 mi
Hazel River Falls
Sperryville, Virginia
13.2 miles NEHazel River Falls is a moderately difficult trail located inside Shenandoah National Park. This 5.3 mile hike follows Hazel River from the Meadow Spring Parking Area. This trail has a change in...
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Fridley Gap
Keezletown, Virginia
18.7 miles WThe Mountain Run swimming hole, also known as the Fridley Gap Hole, located just outside of Keezleton, Virginia, is a popular swimming hole located at about the halfway point of a great hiking loop...
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Piney River
Sperryville, Virginia
19.1 miles NPiney River is a great location for visitors hoping to experience multiple swimming holes in the same location. Visitors hoping to reach the swimming holes should follow Cumberland Trail down Piney...
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Rock Mills
Castleton, Virginia
19.4 miles NECLOSED. This property is owned by the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Swimmers here without a permit will be prosecuted for trespassing. The Rock Mills swimming area, located near Castleton, Virginia, is...
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Hazel Falls
Rixeyville, Virginia
22.6 miles NEHazel Falls is a beautiful swimming hold near Double Ford, Virginia. Though this swimming hole is not large or deep, the water is cool and clear. This remote swimming hole surrounded by beautiful...
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Charlottesville Area
Williamsville, Virginia
23.3 miles SWTwo nice swimming places north of Charlottesville. For details... Fees: Yes
Swim 3.8 mi
Overall Run Falls
Overall, Virginia
24.9 miles NOverall Run Falls is a challenging hike along one of Virginia's longest consecutively running waterfalls. Located in Shenandoah National Park, Overall Run Falls is accessible from Hogback...
Hike, Swim 6.1 mi
Rip Rap Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
28.3 miles SWRip Rap Hollow is a secluded swimming hole that makes for a great stop along the 10 mile loop hike in Shenandoah Valley. This is a difficult hike, but for those up to the challenge it provides...
Hike, Swim 15.6 mi
Sugar Hollow
Crozet, Virginia
29.6 miles SWSugar Hollow Loop is an 11 mile hiking loop that starts and ends and Sugar Hollow Reservoir. While no swimming and boating are allowed at the reservoir, this is a fun place to enjoy the beautiful...
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Overall Area
Crewe, Virginia
30.0 miles NSwim near Crewe, Virginia
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Gooney Creek
Front Royal, Virginia
30.1 miles NCamp, Hike, and Swim near Front Royal, Virginia
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Mint Springs Valley Park
Crozet, Virginia
31.8 miles SWMint Springs Valley Park is a beautiful eight acre park with a variety of activities to enjoy. The park has two small lakes with beaches and is surrounded by forests with miles of trails. The park...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim
Elizabeth Furnace
Strasburg, Virginia
33.6 miles NElizabeth Furnace is a recreation area with many options for people hoping to reconnect with nature. This beautiful area is equip with a campground that allows visitors to explore for multiple days....
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb, Swim
Buzzard Rock Hole
Strasburg, Virginia
34.6 miles NBuzzard Rock Hole is a popular swimming hole in the forests below the famous Buzzard Rock. The hike to Buzzard Rock is a moderate hike that can be anywhere from 4 to seven miles depending on what...
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