Swim Underneath A Waterfall At This Refreshing Natural Pool In New Hampshire
As the summer heat continues to bear down on us, the best way to keep cool is by heading to New Hampshire’s lakes, rivers, and shoreline. For a little state, we certainly pack a punch when it comes to opportunities to splash around in the summer sun. We’ve given you lots of ways to get wet, including swimming holes and rivers for tubing. But, this epic combination might be our new favorite!
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Sure Diana's Baths located in Bartlett near North Conway might be one of the most well-known outdoor features in New Hampshire, but that's for good reason!
The area is made up of a series of waterfalls fed by the Lucy Brook. It's named after the Lucy Family who last owned the sawmill located along the stream. It was abandoned in the 1940s and then turned into an historic site protected by the U.S. Forest Service.
The falls are about 75-feet and intensify after a large rain. You'll want to be careful walking in the area in those conditions, but it makes the swimming a lot more fun!
There's plenty of room for visitors and while it's tucked away in the woods, the area is pretty popular. So, be prepared to run into other people looking for a way to cool off.
To get to Diana’s Baths from Conway Village, head north on White Mountain Highway past the Eastern Slope Inn. When you reach the next light, make a left onto River Road and drive for about a mile. The road will become West Side Road. Here you'll continue straight for about a mile and a half, passing the sigh for Cathedral Ledge. You'll see the parking lot sign for Diana’s Baths on the left.
Diana’s Baths is located in the heart of outdoors, so you can visit any time you’d like. However, always be careful when spending time around rocks, cliffs, water and wind. Conditions can change from visit-to-visit so you may not always know what to expect. For directions to get there from your location, click here. Address: 3725 West Side Road, Bartlett, NH 03812.
Want more waterfall swimming holes to enjoy before summer ends? Check out this list featuring 4 other favorites!
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: [email protected]
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