Map of 41 Free Swimming Holes near Asheville, North Carolina - Free Arenas
Asheville, NC, USA
35.5950581, -82.5514869
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Map of 41 Free Swimming Holes near Asheville, North Carolina

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North Mills River

Mills River, North Carolina

14.0 miles SW

The 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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0.8 mi

Hickory Nut Falls

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

20.1 miles SE

Chimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

Big East Fork

Canton, North Carolina

21.9 miles SW

Big 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

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

kayak Kayaking Area

backpack Backpacking Trail

Davidson River Campground

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

23.7 miles SW

Davidson 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,...

Camp, Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

camp Campsite

Looking Glass Falls

Brevard, North Carolina

24.0 miles SW

Looking Glass Falls is a gorgeous and easily accessible waterfall in Brevard, North Carolina. This waterfall is a short and beautiful walk from Pigsah Highway (Highway 276). Parking is available just...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

0.0 mi

Looking Glass Falls

Brevard, North Carolina

24.0 miles SW

Looking Glass Falls is one of the most popular and beautiful waterfalls in North Carolina. And it's perhaps the easiest to view (one of the few accessible roadside waterfalls, making it perfect...

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Mount Mitchell Area

Trinity, North Carolina

24.2 miles NE

Nice family swimming place right by N. F. campgrounds in the South Toe River (cold) in the Pisgah N. F... Fees: Yes This site is closed seasonally.

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camp Campsite

Coontree Recreation Area

Brevard, North Carolina

24.3 miles SW

Coontree Recreation Area is a beautiful area with many amenities and activities on the Davidson River. This recreation area is best known for its picnic area with a beautiful view of the river. The...

Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

Big Laurel Creek Area

Marshall, North Carolina

24.4 miles NW

An 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

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

kayak Kayaking Area

whitewater Whitewater Rapid

Sliding Rock

Hot Springs, North Carolina

24.6 miles NW

Sliding 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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Sapphire Area

Hot Springs, North Carolina

24.6 miles NW

There are several falls with swimming within walking range on the Horsepasture River here...

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Skinny Dip Falls

Brevard, North Carolina

24.7 miles SW

Skinny Dip Falls is a beautiful and family friendly waterfall. Despite the misleading name, bathing suits are not optional at Skinny Dip Falls. Skinny Dip Falls is a long, thin cascading waterfall...

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swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

Rocky Bluff

Hot Springs, North Carolina

24.8 miles NW

Play in water in creek, shallow at times.

Camp, Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

camp Campsite

0.2-2.8 mi

Graveyard Fields

Brevard, North Carolina

25.3 miles SW

Graveyard Fields is a beautiful hike known for it's forests, wild flowers and two beautiful waterfalls. The Blue Ridge Mountains surround this area creating stunning views throughout the...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

0.8 mi

Daniel Ridge Falls

Brevard, North Carolina

25.4 miles SW

This waterfall in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard has multiple names: Tom's Spring Branch Falls, Daniel Ridge Falls and Jackson Falls. It’s an easy half-mile hike on the Daniel Ridge...

Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

Hot Springs Resort

Hot Springs, North Carolina

25.8 miles NW

Privately 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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Cove Creek Tubs

Brevard, North Carolina

26.1 miles SW

Best tubs in the Pisgah Forest. They’re three magnificent pot holes like you’d expect to find in Vermont or New Hampshire. At the top is a seven foot, almost perfectly round tub. From it...

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Whaleback Swimming Hole

Asheville, North Carolina

26.3 miles SW

Most people in this neck of the woods will head straight to Sliding Rock or Looking Glass Falls, but the locals go to Whaleback on the Davidson River above the fish hatchery. A massive slab of...

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Sunburst

Canton, North Carolina

26.9 miles SW

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1.7 mi

Flat Laurel Creek

27.4 miles SW

Flat Laurel Creek is a 3.18 mile multi-use trail that is perfect for exploring on foot, horse and bike. This trail can be accessed from a parking lot on either end, making it easy to begin...

Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

horseback Horseback Trail

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