12 Free Swimming Holes near West Yellowstone, Montana
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Firehole River
Madison, Yellowstone National Park
12.4 miles EThe 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 0.9 mi
Buffalo River Campground
Island Park, Idaho
20.6 miles SWThe 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
Wade Lake
Cameron, Montana
24.8 miles NWCamp, Canoe, Kayak, and Swim near Cameron, Montana
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim 17.5 mi
Tear Drop Lake
Ashton, Idaho
30.3 miles SNestled 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
Boiling River
North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park
30.5 miles NEThe 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
Horseshoe Lake
Ashton, Idaho
34.6 miles SHorseshoe 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 4.8 mi
Aldous Lake and Hancock Lake
Kilgore, Idaho
37.9 miles WA pair of alpine lakes near Kilgore, Idaho. Good road all the way to the trailhead. Easy to moderate 1.5mi hike to the first lake (Aldous) and another mile of moderate hiking to Hancock. Beautiful...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim 15.9-16.6 mi
Union Falls & Ouzel Pool
Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
38.1 miles SBackpack, Hike, Hot Springs, and Swim near Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park
Backpack, Hike, Hot Springs, Swim
Hellroaring Creek Trail
Yellowstone National Park
38.3 miles NEIf 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
Loon Lake
Ashton, Idaho
38.7 miles SCamp, Kayak, and Swim near Ashton, Idaho
Camp, Kayak, Swim
Porcupine Creek
Ashton, Idaho
40.1 miles SPorcupine 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
Ousel Falls
Gallatin Gateway, Montana
41.5 miles NOusel Falls Park Trail is a 1.7 mile out and back trail located near Big Sky, Montana that features a waterfall. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from May until October.
Hike, Rock Climb, Swim
