10 Free Swimming Holes near West Thumb Geyser Basin
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA City, Zip, or Address
Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
19.8 miles NWThe 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 15.9-16.6 mi
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
27.3 miles SWBackpack, Hike, Hot Springs, and Swim near Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
Backpack, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
28.0 miles SWCamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
30.5 miles SWNestled 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
31.5 miles SWHorseshoe 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
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
37.5 miles NIf the name didn't scare you enough, the Hellroaring creek trail begins with an arduous descent down to the the Yellowstone River Suspension Bridge.The suspension bridge is a beautiful...
Camp, Hike, Swim 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
39.0 miles WThe 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
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
39.3 miles SWPorcupine 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
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
40.3 miles NThe 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 3.6 mi
String Lake
Alta, Wyoming
44.3 miles SString 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
