Map of 25 Free Swimming Holes near Greenville, South Carolina
first prev 1 2 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Greenville, SC, USA City, Zip, or Address
Todd Creek Falls
Central, South Carolina
24.9 miles WShort hike to Todd Creek Falls - a nice falls and pool at the bottom, though sometimes a little muddy. Pool is deep and has some gradual entry points on the sides....
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Moonshine Falls Area
Bishopville, South Carolina
26.5 miles NWSwim near Bishopville, South Carolina
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Dupont State Park
Wallace, North Carolina
27.3 miles NWSwim near Wallace, North Carolina
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Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
34.9 miles NWDavidson 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
Horseshoe Falls
Enoree, South Carolina
35.4 miles SESwim near Enoree, South Carolina
Swim 1.3 mi
Rainbow Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
35.8 miles NWRainbow Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfall settings in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. This 150-ft. tall waterfall is impressive, especially after rainy weather that swells...
Hike, Swim 1.0 mi
Hidden Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
36.0 miles NWHidden Falls is a serene family-friendly swimming hole in Pisgah National Forest just down river from the towering Rainbow Falls. It's on the Horsepasture River "hidden" just a few...
Hike, Swim 1.4 mi
Turtleback Falls
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
36.3 miles NWTurtleback Falls was named for its domed shape, similar to the back of a turtle. It's also called "umbrella falls" for the same reason. Visitors slide down Turtleback as the...
Backpack, Hike, Swim
Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
36.7 miles NWCoontree 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 0.0 mi
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
37.2 miles NWLooking 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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Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
37.2 miles NWLooking 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 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
37.3 miles NWThis 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
Whaleback Swimming Hole
Asheville, North Carolina
38.1 miles NWMost 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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Cove Creek Tubs
Brevard, North Carolina
38.3 miles NWBest 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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Courthouse Falls
40.4 miles NW
Courthouse Falls is a beautiful 45 foot waterfall that is popular to visit. This waterfall is an easy 3/4 mile hike from the parking lot on Courthouse Creek Road (FSR 140) or can be accessed from the...
Hike, Swim
Skinny Dip Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
40.8 miles NWSkinny 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...
Hike, Swim
North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
41.0 miles NThe 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...
Swim 0.2-2.8 mi
Graveyard Fields
Brevard, North Carolina
41.2 miles NWGraveyard 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 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
41.4 miles NChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
Hike, Swim
Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
42.7 miles NWBig 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
