31 Free Swimming Holes near Old Fort, North Carolina
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Mount Mitchell Area
Trinity, North Carolina
12.2 miles NNice 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.
Camp, Swim 0.8 mi
Hickory Nut Falls
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
13.6 miles SChimney Rock Park is a privately operated park within Chimney Rock State Park - there is an admission fee -... Fees: Yes, see web site
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Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
25.4 miles NEDeep 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
29.9 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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Stone Mountain State Park
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
30.3 miles ESwim near Connelly Springs, North Carolina
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North Mills River
Mills River, North Carolina
30.4 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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Rock Creek
Unicoi, Tennessee
36.4 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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Big Laurel Creek Area
Marshall, North Carolina
38.0 miles NWAn 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
Dupont State Park
Wallace, North Carolina
38.5 miles SWSwim near Wallace, North Carolina
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Davidson River Campground
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
38.9 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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Big East Fork
Canton, North Carolina
40.3 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
Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
40.4 miles SWLooking 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...
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Looking Glass Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
40.4 miles SWLooking 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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Sapphire Area
Hot Springs, North Carolina
40.5 miles NWThere are several falls with swimming within walking range on the Horsepasture River here...
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Sliding Rock
Hot Springs, North Carolina
40.5 miles NWSliding 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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Coontree Recreation Area
Brevard, North Carolina
40.5 miles SWCoontree 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
Hot Springs Resort
Hot Springs, North Carolina
40.6 miles NWPrivately 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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Rocky Bluff
Hot Springs, North Carolina
40.7 miles NWPlay in water in creek, shallow at times.
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Elk River Falls
Elk Park, North Carolina
41.3 miles NSwim near Elk Park, North Carolina
Swim 0.8 mi
Daniel Ridge Falls
Brevard, North Carolina
41.9 miles SWThis 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...
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