The Natural Swimming Hole In New Jersey You’ll Want To Visit Before Summer Ends

When it comes to swimming spots, New Jersey isn't lacking. We've got gorgeous ocean beaches all along our coast, river beaches, lake beaches, bay beaches, municipal pools, quarries, waterparks... If you'd like to take a dip, the Garden State has got you covered. Of course, there are more New Jerseyans than swimming spots, so some can get crowded. If you're looking to discover a hidden gem, here it is.

Graydon Pool has been a local favorite since 1918, when it was created by damming the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook.

The natural pool offers sandy shores and stunning blue water.

Beloved for decades, it hit a rough patch around a decade ago.

Membership declined as it got a reputation for being a bit on the dirtier side. It has since been cleaned up with new diffusers and natural chemicals.

For a while, there were plans to replace the lake with concrete pools but the community came together to save it.

And we're so glad they did. Just look at that turquoise hue.

The pool offers other perks, including an adjacent park and waterside cafe.

You're going to want to visit ASAP. However, you'll need to know a Ridgewood resident OR current season pass holder. While season passes are open to anyone (and very affordable), you'll need to be a resident, resident's guest or member's guest to get a $10 day pass. If you don't have a buddy in this beautiful town, no worries. Wait until next summer and snag yourself a season pass. Find Graydon Pool at 259 N Maple Ave., Ridgewood. For another natural swimming hole in New Jersey, check out Highlands Pool. If you're closer to Hopewell, check out the Quarry Swim Club.