Posted in New Hampshire
August 13, 2017
A Dip In Any Of These 9 New Hampshire Swimming Holes Is All You Need In The Summer
The days are getting hotter, and summer is going by fast – so cool off and enjoy the season with a dip in one of New Hampshire’s many incredible swimming holes. From gorgeous waterfalls to peaceful pools, there’s something to suit everyone!
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Pull off the Kanc outside Conway to find this great swimming hole. It's got a parking lot, restrooms, and picnic tables. The best part is that the water has carved a natural waterslide into the rock!
This is one of New Hampshire's best-known swimming holes, but for good reason. Just off the Baldface-Loop Trail on Baldface Mountain, this pool looks green from a distance but has the most crystal clear water you can ask for.
It's hard to see in this picture, but these lovely falls lead to a large, wide pool - it's both picturesque and a perfect swimming spot. Find it off Lower Falls Road in Carroll.
Head to the Smith River to find this gorgeous area under a waterfall that's perfect for a swim. There's a parking lot and picnic tables, so it's a great place to spend a few hours!
At Cascade Park in Woodstock you'll find a bumpy natural ride on Pemigewasset River in a wonderful swimming area. Wear shorts so the ride over rocks doesn't tear your swimsuit!
This gorge has been carved by thousands of years of water into beautiful smooth rock formations that will astound you as you swim. The water is chilly, but it's worth it for the scenery!
If you haven't been to Diana's Baths in North Conway you're absolutely missing out. This spot is truly extraordinary - you'll feel like you went to an other-wordly spa.
On the Bemis Brook Trail off of the Arethusa Falls Trail, you'll find a lovely small waterfall with a perfect pool beneath it.
This spot offers not only a gorgeous swimming hole but also an incredible natural waterslide.. This one is even more dramatic than the slide at Lower Falls.
If you’re looking for a longer excursion on the water, why not take a ride on New Hampshire’s natural lazy river?
