If you’re looking for some sweet places to swim that are off the beaten path, you definitely can’t go wrong with these 7 lesser-known swimming spots in Wyoming. Take a few days off work, load up the family, and head off to a great day of swimming!
1. The Popo Agie Waterslide- Lander, Wyoming
Why fork out a bunch of dough for a crowded waterpark when Wyoming has a beautiful (and natural) waterslide? Located near Lander, the Pop Agie Waterslide is a small waterfall which cascades into a swimming pool. Click here for directions and more information.
2. Leigh Lake- Grand Tetons, Wyoming
Just a hop, skip, and jump away from Mt. Moran, Leigh Lake is a secluded swimming spot that’s perfect for small families who don’t want to force their way through throngs of their fellow travelers.
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3. Lake Solitude- Grand Tetons, Wyoming
Lake Solitude is a natural lake located in the Grand Tetons that definitely lives up to its name. The lake doesn’t have much in the way of tress, but it makes up for it by having rolling meadows chock full of wildflowers.
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4. Jenny Lake- Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
More than 12,000 years old and formed by natural glaciers, Jenny Lake is arguably one of the most scenic destinations in Wyoming. The lake was actually named after a Shoshone Native American Woman who married and English fur trapper.
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5. Granite Hot Springs Swimming Pool- Jackson, Wyoming
Located just 30 miles southeast of Jackson, Wyoming, the Granite Hot Springs Swimming Pool is a natural hot spring maintained by the United States Forest Service. Unlike a lot of hot springs, you can actually swim here without your flesh being boiled off. This has made it significantly more popular with swimmers than the more flesh-melty hot springs Wyoming is home to.
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6. Saratoga Hot Springs- Saratoga, Wyoming
Not just a swimming hole, Saratoga Hot Springs is also a popular vacation destination. The spot is home to a lodge which features a dedicated game room as well as a pretty swanky restaurant.
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7. Jackson Lake- Jackson Lake Lodge
Jackson Lake is located in the northwest portion of Grand Teton National Park. It’s a 15-mile long glacial lake, and if you feel like staying a bit longer than an afternoon there’s also a lodge offering accommodations nearby.
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What’d you think of these seven great swimming destinations? Any you’d like to add? Jump on over to the comments section and tell us all about it!
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