7 Oregon Swimming Holes That Will Make Your Summer Epic
Oregonians are blessed with an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Looking to spend a day in the wilderness? Take a hike. Want to sleep beneath the stars? There’s no shortage of stellar campsites. And if you’re in the mood for a beach day, Oregon has options. It’s no secret that some of the best beaches in the country can be found along the Oregon Coast. But that’s just the start: the state is home to some truly pristine swimming holes that are just devastatingly beautiful. Here are nine of the best swimming holes in Oregon, perfect for your next outdoor adventure in The Beaver State:
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Alder Flat in the Mount Hood National Forest is one of the best remote destinations along the Clackamas River. This secluded, 40-foot sandy beach is perfect for the ultimate day in Oregon: hiking, swimming, and camping.
Sauvie Island has a series of beaches, each boasting their own unique attractions. With its gentle waters, Sauvie Island is particularly perfect for kids and families!
5. Sandy River at the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
Looking for someplace to just laze about and peacefully float down the river? That's what you'll find along the Sandy River. Located within the Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site, an underrated Oregon gem, this is the ultimate lazy river.
A picture-perfect waterfall that cascades over moss-covered rocks, rushing into an azure-blue pool below. This is the magic of LoweR Bridge Creek Falls, one of Oregon's most marvelous swimming holes.
We saved the best for last: Tamolitch Blue Pool is a shockingly cerulean swimming hole that is simply divine. For a truly enchanting experience, take the McKenzie River Trail to Tamolitch Blue Pool. The waterfall and its blue pool are like something from a fairytale.
Did your favorites make the list? Where do you think are the best swimming holes in Oregon? Share your picks with us in the comments below!
And for more summer adventures in The Beaver State, this road trip up the Oregon Coast offers tons of fun in the sun.
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Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.
