Seasonal, book aheadBlue Hole
Blue Hole Regional Park, Wimberley
A spring-fed swimming area with rope swings, shaded cypress trees, and a designated swim season.
Swimming holes in the USA
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Texas
49 swimming holes
Vermont
9 swimming holes
Idaho
4 swimming holes
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5 swimming holes
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5 swimming holes
Arizona
10 swimming holes
Arkansas
10 swimming holes
Colorado
14 swimming holes
Connecticut
11 swimming holes
Hawaii
15 swimming holes
Illinois
11 swimming holes
Georgia
20 swimming holes
Iowa
3 swimming holes
Kansas
1 swimming holes
California
15 swimming holes
Kentucky
4 swimming holes
Florida
17 swimming holes
Louisiana
4 swimming holes
Maine
12 swimming holes
Maryland
4 swimming holes
Indiana
9 swimming holes
Michigan
16 swimming holes
Missouri
10 swimming holes
Minnesota
10 swimming holes
Mississippi
3 swimming holes
Montana
4 swimming holes
Nebraska
1 swimming holes
New Hampshire
7 swimming holes
Massachusetts
11 swimming holes
Nevada
5 swimming holes
New Jersey
8 swimming holes
New Mexico
10 swimming holes
North Dakota
2 swimming holes
Oklahoma
9 swimming holes
Ohio
13 swimming holes
New York
11 swimming holes
North Carolina
14 swimming holes
Pennsylvania
8 swimming holes
Rhode Island
1 swimming holes
South Carolina
4 swimming holes
South Dakota
8 swimming holes
Oregon
5 swimming holes
Tennessee
7 swimming holes
Utah
11 swimming holes
West Virginia
9 swimming holes
Washington
12 swimming holes
Virginia
7 swimming holes
Wisconsin
5 swimming holes
Wyoming
1 swimming holes
444 spots in United States
Seasonal, book ahead
Set swim times, book aheadJacob’s Well
Jacob’s Well Natural Area, Wimberley
A deep artesian spring and popular swimming site in the Texas Hill Country.
When posted open, book aheadHamilton Pool
Hamilton Pool Preserve, Dripping Springs
A limestone grotto containing a waterfall-fed natural pool west of Austin.
Open, paid entry
Open, paid entryKrause Springs
Krause Springs (private, open to visitors), Spicewood
A privately operated Hill Country swimming property with natural springs, pools, and camping.
Open most of the yearSan Solomon Springs
Balmorhea State Park, Balmorhea
A large desert oasis pool fed by San Solomon Springs in west Texas.
Open, park feeFrio River at Garner
Garner State Park, Concan
A scenic Hill Country state park offering swimming, tubing, and paddling on the Frio River.
Designated areas onlyPedernales Falls
Pedernales Falls State Park, Johnson City
A Hill Country park with limestone ledges, river pools, hiking, and designated swimming areas.
Designated areas onlyComal River
Landa Park, New Braunfels
A spring-fed urban river corridor associated with Landa Park and New Braunfels recreation areas.
Open, park feeDevil’s Waterhole
Inks Lake State Park, Burnet
A rocky swimming cove on Inks Lake known for clear water, ledges, and scenic shoreline.
Swimming possibleLittle River Falls
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne
Waterfall in Little River Canyon National Preserve with a swimming hole below the falls and wading pools above.
Swimming allowedBlue Springs swimming area
Blue Springs State Park, Blue Springs
Two sandy-bottomed swimming areas are fed by a natural spring that remains 68°F year-round.
Swimming allowedLake Lurleen
Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker
Lake Lurleen State Park has a sandy public beach with swimming restricted to an enclosed area.
Public swimmingDouble Oak Lake
Oak Mountain State Park, Indian Springs Village
Oak Mountain State Park has a sandy swimming beach on Double Oak Lake, with bathrooms and a seasonal concession stand.
Public swimmingBeaver Lake
Oak Mountain State Park, Eagle Point
Oak Mountain State Park has a sandy swimming beach on Beaver Lake at the park's north end, with bathrooms nearby.
Public summer swimmingGoose Lake
Goose Lake Park, Anchorage
Municipal lake park with a designated beach and swimming area near the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Public summer swimmingJewel Lake
Jewel Lake Park, Gull Island
Municipal park around an urban lake with a designated swimming beach and summer lifeguard service.
Public swimmingWasilla Lake
Newcomb Park, Wasilla
Newcomb Park provides public access to Wasilla Lake, where swimming is permitted.
Open to swimLost Lake
Lost Lake Trail, Seward
Lost Lake is an alpine lake reached by a public-use trail in Chugach National Forest near Seward.
Swimming allowedMoon Lake
Moon Lake State Recreation Site, Tok
Moon Lake State Recreation Site provides public lake swimming, a sandy beach, camping, picnic sites, water and latrines near Tok.
Swimming permittedHavasu Falls
Havasu Canyon, Supai
A 100-foot waterfall with pools where swimming is permitted on the Havasupai Reservation.
Swimming permittedMooney Falls
Havasu Canyon, Supai
A 200-foot waterfall on the Havasupai Reservation where swimming is permitted.
Public swimming allowedSlide Rock Swim Area
Slide Rock State Park, Sedona
A half-mile section of Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park is open for swimming, wading and sliding.
Yes, seasonal swimmingGateway Park swimming area
Gateway Park, Yuma
Sandy river beach on the Colorado River with swimming, picnic ramadas, restrooms and an outdoor shower.
Swimming availableWindsor Beach
Lake Havasu State Park, Beaver Island
Windsor Beach is a public sandy beach at Lake Havasu State Park.
Swimming allowedLake Havasu swimming area
Cattail Cove State Park, Lake Havasu City
Cattail Cove State Park allows swimming along the Lake Havasu shoreline.
Designated swim areaCattail Cove Beach swimming area
Cattail Cove State Park, Lake Havasu City
Cattail Cove State Park has a designated swimming area beside a white sand beach.
Public swimming allowedBoulder Beach
Patagonia Lake State Park, Santa Cruz
Boulder Beach has a roped-off swimming area at Patagonia Lake State Park.
Public soaking allowedVerde Hot Springs
Childs Dispersed Camping Area, Camp Verde
Free primitive hot pools beside the Verde River, reached by rough roads, a hike and a river crossing.
Yes, no lifeguardBuckskin designated swimming area
Buckskin Mountain State Park, Parker Strip
Designated swimming area on the Colorado River at Buckskin Mountain State Park near Parker.
Swimming allowedFalls Creek Falls
Lake Catherine State Park, Malvern
Falls Creek Falls is a seasonal waterfall with a swimming area at its base in Lake Catherine State Park.
Free swimming beachLake Dardanelle Swimming Beach
Lake Dardanelle State Park, London
Lake Dardanelle State Park has a free swimming beach on its 34,300-acre reservoir.
Swimming possibleTanyard Creek Falls
Tanyard Creek Nature Trail, Bella Vista
Tanyard Creek Falls is a year-round waterfall beside a public nature trail, with downstream areas for wading and swimming when water levels permit.
Swimming reportedHaw Creek Falls
Haw Creek Falls Point of Interest, Clarksville
Haw Creek Falls is a small waterfall on a mountain stream beside a year-round national forest recreation area.
Public swimmingShady Lake Swimming Area
Shady Lake Recreation Area, Mena
Shady Lake has a seasonal public swimming site, picnic facilities, bathhouses and a shoreline trail.
Seasonal pool swimmingDevil’s Den State Park Swimming Area
Devil's Den State Park, Prairie Grove
Devil Lake is an eight-acre lake formed by a rock dam at Devil's Den State Park, which has a seasonal swimming pool.
Seasonal pool swimmingLake Fort Smith
Lake Fort Smith State Park, Chester
Lake Fort Smith State Park has a seasonal swimming pool, while swimming in Lake Fort Smith is not allowed.
Swimming allowedNorth Beach
DeGray Lake, Arkadelphia
Designated swimming beach on DeGray Lake with buoyed swimming areas and no lifeguard.
Free swimming beachLake Ouachita State Park Swim Beach
Lake Ouachita State Park, Mountain Pine
Free swimming beach at Lake Ouachita State Park beside the marina.
Yes, free swimmingLake Charles State Park Swim Beach
Lake Charles State Park, Powhatan
Free swimming is available at the sandy beach on 645-acre Lake Charles in Lake Charles State Park.
Public seasonal swimmingLake Anza
Tilden Regional Park, Kensington
Lake Anza is a seasonal public swimming lake with a sandy beach in Tilden Regional Park.
Public seasonal swimmingLake Temescal
Temescal Regional Recreation Area, Four Corners
Lake Temescal is a seasonal public swimming lake with a designated swim area and beach access fee.
Swimming permittedDel Valle East Swim Beach
Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore
Del Valle Regional Park has designated lake swimming areas at East Swim Beach and north of the boat ramp.
Public swim beachNiles Beach at Quarry Lakes
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, Union City
Niles Beach at Quarry Lakes is a lake swimming complex with a sandy beach, bathhouse, vending machines and lifeguard service.
Swim at Lake BrittonBurney Falls
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Mount Shasta
The waterfall is in a state park with a public swimming area at nearby Lake Britton.
Public swimming availableGrover Hot Springs Pool
Grover Hot Springs State Park, Markleeville
Public hot mineral and cold-water pools operate at Grover Hot Springs State Park near Markleeville.
Swimming allowedSand Pond
Sand Pond Swim Area, Sierra City
Sand Pond is a shallow natural pond with a sandy beach, swim area, picnic area, parking and nearby trail.
Public swimming allowedMoreno Beach
Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Alessandro Island
Moreno Beach is a designated swim beach at Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Seasonal public swimmingPuddingstone Lake
Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park, San Dimas
Puddingstone Lake has a designated public swim beach in Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park.
Seasonal swim beachCastaic Lake
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, Kong Island
Designated seasonal swim beach at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, with lifeguards during permitted swimming hours.
Swimming available
Public swim beachClear Lake
Clear Lake State Park, Shag Rock
Clear Lake State Park has a public swimming beach on Clear Lake, with nearby restrooms and showers.
Yes, no lifeguardMcConnell State Recreation Area swimming areas
McConnell State Recreation Area, Livingston
Public swimming areas are located beside the Merced River at this California State Recreation Area.
Swimming allowedBig Chico Creek Day Use Area
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, Chico
A day-use area with a gravel bar on the Sacramento River where visitors swim, fish and use the river.
Swimming permittedUnion Valley Reservoir
Union Valley Reservoir Area, Placerville
Public reservoir in Eldorado National Forest with a swimming area, restrooms and public access.
Public soaking availablePagosa Hot Springs
The Springs Resort & Spa, Pagosa Springs
Geothermal soaking pools fed by Pagosa’s deep hot spring, open to hotel guests and day visitors with passes.
Swim beaches availableHorsetooth Reservoir
Horsetooth Reservoir County Park, Masonville
Reservoir with designated swim beaches, camping, boating and picnicking west of Fort Collins.
Swimming permittedBoyd Lake
Boyd Lake State Park, Loveland
Lake in a state park with designated swimming areas, a seasonal swim beach and picnic facilities.
Swimming allowedGreen Mountain Reservoir
Kremmling
Green Mountain Reservoir has one swim beach and swimming is listed as a recreation activity.
Swimming allowed
Swimming hole nearbyBridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls Trail, Black Bear Pass Trailhead (Northwestern)
A 365-foot waterfall near Telluride, reached by trail or a rough four-wheel-drive road.
Swim at beachSteamboat Lake
Steamboat Lake State Park, Small Island
Steamboat Lake State Park has a seasonal designated swim beach at Placer Cove.
Swim beach availableCherry Creek Reservoir
Cherry Creek State Park, Holly Hills
Cherry Creek Reservoir is an 880-acre reservoir with a swim beach in Cherry Creek State Park.
Public seasonal swimmingLake Nighthorse
Lake Nighthorse Recreation Area, Durango
Lake Nighthorse has a seasonal public swim beach and floating Wibit Aqua Park near Durango.
Swim beach onlyMartin Lake
Lathrop State Park, Walsenburg
Martin Lake has a designated swim beach at Lathrop State Park near Walsenburg.
Seasonal swim beachHighline Lake
Highline Lake State Park, Mack
Highline Lake has a seasonal public swim beach within Highline Lake State Park near Mack.
Yes, designated areaProspect Lake
Memorial Park, Colorado Springs
Prospect Lake is a public lake in Memorial Park with designated swimming at the beach area on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Yes, seasonal swimmingChatfield Reservoir
Chatfield State Park, Highlands Ranch
Chatfield Reservoir has a seasonal public swim beach at Chatfield State Park.
Swim at designated beachPueblo Reservoir
Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo West
Public swimming is permitted seasonally at Rock Canyon Swim Beach below Pueblo Dam.
Swim at pondWadsworth Falls State Park swimming pond
Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middlefield
Wadsworth Falls State Park has a designated swimming area on a freshwater pond and is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
Public swimming areaIndian Well
Indian Well State Park, White Hills
Indian Well is a public swimming area at Indian Well State Park.
Public swimmingBurr Pond
Burr Pond State Park, Burrville
Burr Pond State Park has a dedicated, roped swimming area at a sandy beach.
Public swimmingStratton Brook Reservoir
Stratton Brook State Park, West Simsbury
Stratton Brook State Park provides swimming at the upper pond.
Swimming allowedLower Bolton Lake
Bolton
Lower Bolton Lake is a natural lake in Bolton with monitored bathing water and boating access.
Swimming encouragedGay City Pond
Gay City State Park, Bolton
Gay City Pond is a swimming pond in Gay City State Park on the Hebron–Bolton town line.
Swimming allowedGardner Lake
Gardner Lake State Park, Minnie Island State Park
Gardner Lake State Park offers designated swimming at 528-acre Gardner Lake in Salem.
Public swimming accessGreat Falls
Falls Village, Falls Village
Great Falls is a waterfall on the Housatonic River near Falls Village.
Designated swimming areaSquantz Pond
Squantz Pond State Park, Deer Island
Squantz Pond State Park has a designated beach swimming area on Squantz Pond.
Swim in seasonHopeville Pond
Hopeville Pond State Park, Pachaug
Designated swimming area at a seasonal state park on Hopeville Pond.
Public swimmingQuaddick Reservoir
Quaddick State Park, Thompson
Quaddick Reservoir has a public designated swimming area at Quaddick State Park in Thompson.
Swimming allowedBlue Hole Spring
Ichetucknee Springs State Park, Lake City
Blue Hole Spring is a deep natural spring in Ichetucknee Springs State Park with public swimming at the north entrance.
Yes, designated areaRainbow Springs
Rainbow Springs State Park, Rainbow Springs
Natural swimming is allowed in the buoyed headsprings area of Rainbow Springs State Park.
Yes, water access onlyThree Sisters Springs
Crystal River
Swimming is permitted at Three Sisters Springs through Kings Bay, with seasonal and temporary access closures.
Swimming availableRock Springs
Kelly Park, Apopka
Rock Springs is a natural spring swimming area at Kelly Park near Apopka.
Public swimmingWekiwa Springs
Wekiwa Springs State Park, Forest City
Wekiwa Springs has a natural swimming area in Wekiwa Springs State Park.
Seasonal swimmingBlue Spring
Blue Spring State Park, Orange City
Blue Spring offers swimming in a natural spring run at Blue Spring State Park.
Designated swim beachLake Manatee
Lake Manatee State Park, Manatee
Lake Manatee State Park has a designated swimming beach on a human-made reservoir.
Public swimming, seasonalBuccaneer Bay
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Weeki Wachee
Buccaneer Bay is a seasonal, spring-fed swimming area and water park inside Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
Public swimmingSilver Glen Springs
Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area, Pomona Park
First-magnitude spring with a marked swimming area and year-round water temperature of 72°F.
Public swimmingJuniper Springs
Juniper Springs Recreation Area, Belleview
Natural spring pool with a swimming area, picnic facilities, campground and trails.
Public swimmingSalt Springs
Salt Springs Recreation Area, Salt Springs
Natural mineral spring recreation area with swimming in Salt Springs Run near its source.
Public swimming availableWakulla Springs
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, Crawfordville
Freshwater spring with a designated swimming area inside Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park.
Public swimming allowedDe Leon Springs
De Leon Springs State Park, De Leon Springs
De Leon Springs State Park has a year-round swimming area in a 72-degree spring pool.
Swimming allowedMadison Blue Spring
Madison Blue Spring State Park, Madison
First-magnitude spring with a public swimming area, spring run and access to the Withlacoochee River.
Swimming allowedSuwannee Springs
Suwannee Springs Park, Live Oak
Historic spring park where visitors can swim, picnic and use the river sand bars.
Paid swimmingVortex Spring
Vortex Spring Adventures, Ponce de Leon
Vortex Spring is a privately managed spring offering paid swimming, diving, camping and lodging near Ponce de Leon.
Public swimming availableGornto Springs
Gornto Springs County Park, Newberry
A county-owned spring park with a public swimming hole, sandy beach, restrooms and a boat ramp.
Swimming allowed with permitBridal Veil Falls (Sliding Rock)
Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is the only place where swimming is permitted in Tallulah Gorge.
Seasonal public beachTallulah Gorge State Park swimming area
Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls
Tallulah Gorge State Park has a seasonal public beach on Tallulah Lake at the Terrora Day Use Area.
Swim seasonallyRobin Lake Beach
Callaway Resort & Gardens, Pine Mountain
Robin Lake is a natural lake with a seasonal beach where swimming is allowed when lifeguards are on duty.
Seasonal swim beachesWest Point Lake
West Point
West Point Lake has designated swim beaches that operate from May through Labor Day each year.
Public swimming availableLake Blue Ridge
Lake Blue Ridge Recreation Area, Poop Island
Lake Blue Ridge is a 3,290-acre Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir with public swimming areas and recreation facilities.
Summer swimmingUnicoi State Park swimming beach
Unicoi State Park, Helen
Unicoi State Park has a summer swimming beach on Smith Lake, also called Unicoi Lake.
Swimming availableBlue Hole Falls
High Shoals Scenic Area, Clayton
Blue Hole Falls is a waterfall on High Shoals Creek with a deep pool used for swimming.
Swimming availableHigh Shoals Creek Falls
High Shoals Scenic Area, Clayton
High Shoals Creek Falls is one of five waterfalls in the High Shoals Scenic Area.
Public swimming availableRed Top Mountain beach
Red Top Mountain State Park, Emerson
A sandy, roped swimming beach in a cove at Red Top Mountain State Park on Lake Allatoona.
Public swimming availableLake Allatoona
Red Top Mountain State Park, Acworth
Lake Allatoona borders Red Top Mountain State Park, which has a sand swimming beach and lists swimming as an activity.
Swimming allowedClarks Hill Lake
Elijah Clark State Park, Washington
Sandy public swimming beach on Clarks Hill Lake at Elijah Clark State Park.
Public seasonal swimmingFort Mountain State Park swimming beach
Fort Mountain State Park, Murray
Seasonal sand beach on Fort Mountain State Park’s 17-acre lake, with swimming listed as a park activity.
Public swimming beachFort Yargo Lake swimming beach
Fort Yargo State Park, Winder
Fort Yargo State Park has a sandy swimming beach on Fort Yargo Lake.
Designated swim areaLake Chapman swimming beach
Sandy Creek Park, Athens
Sandy Creek Park provides a designated swimming beach on Lake Chapman.
Year-round swimmingHard Labor Creek State Park swimming beach
Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge
Hard Labor Creek State Park has a swimming beach on Lake Rutledge.
Public beach swimmingLake Kolomoki swimming beach
Kolomoki Mounds State Park, Blakely
A day-use beach on Lake Kolomoki offers public swimming from sunrise to sunset.
Seasonal public beachWalter F. George Lake swimming beach
George T. Bagby State Park, Cuthbert
George T. Bagby State Park provides a seasonal swimming beach on the 48,000-acre Lake Walter F. George.
Public swimming allowedReed Bingham Lake
Reed Bingham State Park, Eagle Island
Reed Bingham Lake has a designated swimming area and sand beach at Reed Bingham State Park.
Public swimming availableLaura S. Walker State Park swimming beach
Laura S. Walker State Park, Waycross
Swimming beach on the 120-acre lake at Laura S. Walker State Park near Waycross.
Seasonal swimmingLittle Cedar Creek swimming area
Rolater Park, Cave Spring
Spring-fed Rolater Lake and Little Cedar Creek provide seasonal swimming and wading in Rolater Park.
Swimming allowedPohoiki Warm Springs
Isaac Hale Beach Park, Hilo
Geothermal pools at Isaac Hale Beach Park are publicly accessible and used for swimming.
Swimming possibleKehena Beach
Volcano
Kehena Beach is a public black-sand beach where swimming is possible in rough ocean conditions.
Swim when approvedWaimea Falls
Waimea Valley, Shark's Cove
Waimea Falls is a 45-foot waterfall ending in a natural freshwater pool where swimming is allowed when conditions are safe.
Summer swimming onlySunset Beach
Waiale‘e
Sunset Beach is a North Shore beach that is often suitable for swimming in summer but hazardous during winter surf.
Swimming permittedKēʻē Beach
Hāʻena State Park, Hanalei
Kēʻē Beach in Hāʻena State Park offers swimming and has lifeguards, restrooms and showers.
Swimming permittedHana Bay Beach Park
Hana
Hana Bay Beach Park has a black sand beach, shoreline access, picnic areas, restrooms and showers.
Swimming possible, hazardous
Public swimming allowedWaikiki Beach
Honolulu
Waikiki Beach is a public sea beach with swimming, lifeguard towers, restrooms and outdoor showers.
Swimming allowedHāpuna Beach
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area, Puakō
Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area permits swimming during calm seas and provides lifeguard services.
Swimming allowedUlua Beach
Ulua-Mōkapu Beach Parks, Wailea
Ulua-Mōkapu Beach Parks provide offshore swimming, with sand and a grass hill.
Swimming possibleOneloa Beach
Oneloa Bay, Kapalua
Oneloa Bay is a sandy beach beside the Kapalua Coastal Trail on Maui.
Public swimming allowed
Swim with cautionSandy Beach
Sandy Beach Park, Kalama Valley
Public ocean beach with powerful shorebreak, daily lifeguard service and a large free car park.
Swimming allowedLanikai Beach
Kailua
Public ocean beach with shallow water, no lifeguards, toilets or showers, and limited nearby parking.
Public swimmingPolo Beach
Polo Beach Park, Wailea
Polo Beach Park is a free public beach with off-shore swimming, showers, restrooms and picnic areas.
Public soaking allowedGoldbug Hot Springs
Salmon
Natural geothermal pools on BLM land, reached by a hike from a trailhead south of Salmon.
Yes, seasonal accessStanley Hot Springs
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Pierce
Natural hot pools in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness require an approximately five-mile hike from Wilderness Gateway Campground.
Swimming areaShoshone Falls
Shoshone Falls Park, Twin Falls
Waterfall on the Snake River with a park, swimming area, trails, picnic areas and boat ramp.
Yes, public swimmingPriest Lake
Priest Lake State Park, Eightmile Island
Priest Lake is a natural lake with public day-use beaches, including a beach area at Eight Mile Island.
Swim in seasonOak Street Beach
Near North Side
Public Lake Michigan beach with designated swimming, lifeguards during beach season, and free admission.
Swim in seasonOhio Street Beach
The Loop
Public Lake Michigan beach with designated swimming, lifeguards during beach season, and free admission.
Swim in seasonNorth Avenue Beach
Lincoln Park, Foreman Island
Public Lake Michigan beach with designated swimming and lifeguards during beach season.
Swim in season63rd Street Beach
Jackson Park, Woodlawn
Lake Michigan beach in Jackson Park with designated swimming areas and lifeguards during the beach season.
Swim in seasonRainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach Park, South Shore
Lake Michigan beach in Rainbow Beach Park with designated swimming areas and lifeguards during the beach season.
Swim in seasonMontrose Beach
Lincoln Park, Uptown
Montrose Beach is a free Lake Michigan beach with designated swimming, lifeguards in season, concessions, rentals, showers and restrooms.
Swim in seasonKathy Osterman Beach
Lincoln Park, Edgewater
Kathy Osterman Beach, also called Ardmore or Hollywood Beach, is a free Lake Michigan beach with designated seasonal swimming.
Public swimming allowed
Seasonal public swimmingGillson Beach
Gillson Park, Wilmette
Gillson Beach has a buoyed Lake Michigan swim area operated by the Wilmette Park District.
Summer swimming beachesIllinois Beach State Park
Zion
Illinois Beach State Park has Lake Michigan swimming beaches in its North and South units.
Seasonal public swimmingRock Cut swim beach
Rock Cut State Park, Machesney Park
Olson Beach is a seasonal public swimming beach on Olson Lake at Rock Cut State Park.
Swimming reportedWilliamsport Falls
Williamsport, Williamsport
Williamsport Falls is a 90-foot waterfall near downtown Williamsport with a swimming pool at its base.
Swimming allowedPorter Beach
Dune Acres
Porter Beach is a Lake Michigan swimming beach in Indiana Dunes National Park with seasonal restrooms and potable water.
Swimming allowedDunbar Beach
Beverly Shores
Dunbar Beach is an Indiana Dunes National Park beach on Lake Michigan where swimming is at your own risk.
Yes, seasonal lifeguardsWest Beach
Ogden Dunes
West Beach is a designated Lake Michigan swimming beach with seasonal lifeguards, showers, lockers and restrooms.
Yes, no lifeguardsPortage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach
Ogden Dunes
Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach is a Lake Michigan swimming beach with no lifeguards, restrooms and potable water.
Yes, designated swim areaLake View Beach
Beverly Shores
Lake View Beach is a designated Lake Michigan swimming beach with restrooms, potable water and picnic shelters.
Swimming allowedMount Baldy Beach
Michigan City
Mount Baldy Beach is a public Lake Michigan beach in Indiana Dunes National Park with swimming access and no lifeguard.
Seasonal lake swimmingPokagon State Park Swimming Beach
Pokagon State Park, Goat Island
Designated swimming beaches on Lake James operate seasonally at Pokagon State Park.
Swimming availableBass Lake State Beach
Bass Lake
Sandy beach on Bass Lake with swimming, restrooms, showers and camping facilities.
Public swimming allowedHickory Grove Lake
Hickory Grove Park, Colo
Hickory Grove Lake has a designated public swimming area at Hickory Grove Park near Colo.
Seasonal swimming beachBlue Heron Lake
Raccoon River Park, West Des Moines
Blue Heron Lake has a seasonal public swimming beach inside a roped area, with no lifeguards.
Swimming availableBriggs Woods Park swimming area
Briggs Woods Park and Golf Course, Webster City
Briggs Woods Lake has a swimming area with a sand beach in Briggs Woods Park.
Public swimming availableWaconda Lake
Glen Elder State Park, Cawker City
Waconda Lake covers the former Waconda Spring and has public swimming areas at Glen Elder State Park.
Swimming permittedGreen River Lake State Park Beach
Green River Lake State Park, Taylor
Public-use beach at Green River Lake State Park, with swimming permitted at the swimmer's own risk.
Public swimming beachLaurel River Lake Public Swimming Beach
Laurel River Lake, Keavy
Laurel River Lake has a public swimming beach near the dam spillway.
Yes, seasonal beachBarren River Lake
Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Scottsville
Barren River Lake State Resort Park has a seasonal public beach on the lake.
Swimming reportedSeventy Six Falls
Seventy Six Falls Recreation Area, Albany
Seventy Six Falls is a waterfall on Indian Creek with overlooks, a picnic area and swimming reported below the falls.
Public lake swimmingFontainebleau Beach
Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville
Designated sandy swimming beach on Lake Pontchartrain in Fontainebleau State Park, open year-round without lifeguard supervision.
Yes, no lifeguardChicot State Park Swimming Area
Chicot State Park, Ville Platte
Designated swimming area on Lake Chicot at Chicot State Park near Ville Platte.
Swim year-roundSouth Toledo Bend Beach
South Toledo Bend State Park, Hornbeck
South Toledo Bend State Park has a year-round beach swimming area on Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Public swimming allowedPoverty Point Reservoir Beach
Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, Delhi
Year-round swimming beach on the 2,700-acre man-made Poverty Point Reservoir at the park’s North Marina Complex.
Yes, seasonal swimmingEcho Lake Beach
Acadia National Park, Rum Island
Freshwater swimming beach with a small sandy shore and roped swimming area.
Swimming allowed
Public swimmingFlagstaff Lake swimming area
Flagstaff Lake, Hurricane Island
Flagstaff Lake has public swimming and beach spots, including a nearby day-use area.
Yes, no lifeguardSmalls Falls
Smalls Falls Picnic Area, Madrid
A 54-foot waterfall on the Sandy River with plunge pools used for swimming.
Yes, public beachesRangeley Lake
Rangeley Lake State Park, Doctors Island
A large lake with public swimming beaches at Rangeley Lake State Park and Lakeside Park.
Yes, public beachWebb Lake
Mount Blue State Park, Weld
A lake with a sandy public beach and roped-off swimming area at Mount Blue State Park.
Swimming allowedSimpson Pond
Roque Bluffs State Park, Roque Bluffs
Simpson Pond is a shallow freshwater pond at Roque Bluffs State Park where visitors may swim.
Seasonal swimmingScrew Auger Falls
Grafton Notch State Park, Bethel
A 23-foot waterfall on the Bear River in Grafton Notch State Park, reached by a walking path from Route 26.
Public swimmingSebago Lake
Sebago Lake State Park, Frye Island
Sebago Lake State Park provides public swimming, sandy beaches and year-round park access.
Public swimming availableMoosehead Lake
Lily Bay State Park, Fox Island
Moosehead Lake has public swimming at Lily Bay State Park and other swimming locations around the lake.
Swimming possibleKatahdin Falls
Baxter State Park, Millinocket
Katahdin Falls is a waterfall in Baxter State Park at the supplied coordinates.
Public swimming availableSebec Lake
Peaks-Kenny State Park, Jordan Island
Sebec Lake has a public sandy swimming beach at Peaks-Kenny State Park.
Swimming permittedKilgore Falls
Rocks State Park, Falling Branch area, Pylesville
Kilgore Falls is a 17-foot waterfall in the Falling Branch area of Rocks State Park.
Seasonal public swimmingHunting Creek Lake
Cunningham Falls State Park, William Houck Area, Thurmont
Hunting Creek Lake at Cunningham Falls State Park is used for swimming, boating and fishing, with three designated swimming areas.
Public swimming allowedLake Habeeb
Rocky Gap State Park, Pleasant Grove
Lake Habeeb has two public swimming beaches within Rocky Gap State Park in Allegany County, Maryland.
Public swimming availableDeep Creek Lake designated beaches
Deep Creek Lake State Park, Garrett
Deep Creek Lake State Park has two sandy public beaches where swimming is permitted when swim lines are installed.
Public swimmingLake Dennison
Lake Dennison Recreation Area, Winchendon
Lake Dennison Recreation Area has a swimming beach in Winchendon.
Swim seasonallyHopkinton Main Beach
Hopkinton State Park, Bacon Island
Seasonal public swimming beach at Hopkinton State Park, with lifeguard coverage subject to staffing.
Swim seasonallyAshland Beach
Ashland State Park, Ashland
Seasonal public swimming beach at Ashland State Park on Ashland Reservoir; the beach is unguarded.
Public swimmingCochituate State Park middle-section swimming area
Cochituate State Park, Cochituate
Public swimming area in the middle section of Lake Cochituate at Cochituate State Park.
Public swimmingLake Park swimming beach
Quinsigamond State Park, Ramshorn Island Park
Lake Park has a public swimming beach on Lake Quinsigamond within Quinsigamond State Park.
Public swimmingCoes Pond Beach
Coes Pond Parks, Crown Hill
Coes Pond Beach is a city-operated swimming beach on Coes Reservoir with a bathhouse and sandy beach.
Public swimming allowedWalden Pond swimming area
Walden Pond State Reservation, Sandy Island
Public swimming area at Walden Pond State Reservation in Concord, with seasonal hours and designated open-water swimming rules.
Swimming allowedHeart Pond Beach
Chelmsford
Free public beach on Heart Pond, open to residents and non-residents from dawn to dusk.
Seasonal public swimmingHoughton's Pond swimming beach
Houghton's Pond Recreation Area, Blue Hills Reservation, North Randolph
A DCR swimming beach on the natural 24-acre Houghton's Pond in Blue Hills Reservation.
Public seasonal swimmingLake Wyola Beach
Lake Wyola State Park, Shutesbury
Public swimming beach on Lake Wyola at a day-use state park in Shutesbury.
Public seasonal swimmingChicopee Memorial State Park swimming area
Chicopee Memorial State Park, Ludlow
Public swimming area on the pond at a state park in Chicopee.
Swimming allowedLower Tahquamenon Falls
Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Newberry
Lower Tahquamenon Falls is a five-cascade section of the Tahquamenon River in Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Swimming allowedOcqueoc Falls
Ocqueoc Falls State Forest Campground, Ocqueoc
Ocqueoc Falls is a year-round Michigan DNR day-use waterfall with shallow swimming pools and accessible paths.
Yes, public swimmingHamlin Lake Beach
Ludington State Park, Ludington
Hamlin Lake Beach is a buoyed public swim area in Ludington State Park.
Yes, public swimmingLake Michigan
Ludington State Park, Ludington
Ludington State Park provides a buoyed public swim area on its Lake Michigan shoreline.
Swimming allowedMain Beach
Otsego Lake State Park, Otsego Lake
Sandy beach with buoyed swimming areas on Otsego Lake at Otsego Lake State Park.
Public swim areaIndian Lake swim area
Indian Lake State Park, Manistique
Indian Lake State Park has a sandy beach and buoyed swim area on Indian Lake.
Swimming availableGun Lake
Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Yankee Springs Island
Gun Lake has buoyed swim areas in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area day-use area.
Swimming availableBuoyed swim area
Ionia State Recreation Area, Ionia
Ionia State Recreation Area has a buoyed swim area in its day-use area.
Swimming availableBig Seven Lake
Seven Lakes State Park, Holly
Seven Lakes State Park has a buoyed swimming area on Big Seven Lake with an accessible walkway, restrooms and changing courts.
Swimming availableTeeple Lake
Highland Recreation Area, Higgins Island
Highland Recreation Area has a buoyed swim area on Teeple Lake with an accessible beach house, restrooms and a picnic shelter.
Public swim areaGrand Haven State Park swim area
Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven
Grand Haven State Park has a designated buoyed swim beach on Lake Michigan.
Public swim areasHolland State Park beach
Holland State Park, Holland
Holland State Park has buoyed swim areas on Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa.
Public swimmingSilver Lake swim area
Pinckney Recreation Area, Dexter Township
Silver Lake has a buoyed public swim area at Pinckney Recreation Area.
Swim in summerSilver Beach
Silver Beach County Park, Saint Joseph
Public swimming area on Lake Michigan at Silver Beach County Park in St. Joseph.
Public swimming beachSouth Beach
South Haven
Public Lake Michigan beach with swimming, a pier, lighthouse, playground, picnic area and paid parking.
Public swimmingOttawa Beach
Holland State Park, Holland
Holland State Park has public swimming areas on Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa at Ottawa Beach.
Seasonal public swimmingBush Lake Beach
Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve, Braemar Hills
Bush Lake Beach is a free, unguarded swimming beach in Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve.
Public swimming beachCedar Lake East Beach
Cedar Lake Park, Cedar - Isles - Dean
Cedar Lake East Beach is an official Minneapolis swimming beach on Cedar Lake.
Swimming allowedLake Itasca swimming beach
Itasca State Park, Schoolcraft Island
A sandy swimming beach on the eastern shoreline of Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park.
Public swimming beachMille Lacs Lake beach
Father Hennepin State Park, Farm Island
Father Hennepin State Park has a public natural sand swimming beach on Mille Lacs Lake.
Swimming permittedCamden State Park spring-fed swimming pond
Camden State Park, Russell
Camden State Park has a spring-fed swimming pond with a sandy beach and bathhouse.
Public swim beachSignalness Lake swim beach
Glacial Lakes State Park, Benson
Spring-fed Signalness Lake has a buoy-marked swimming beach in Glacial Lakes State Park.
Yes, public beachSturgeon Lake beach
McCarthy Beach State Park, Chisholm
McCarthy Beach State Park has a sandy swimming beach on Sturgeon Lake with shallow water and a bathhouse.
Swimming availableClearwater Lake
Clearwater/Pleasant Regional Park, Annandale
Clearwater Lake near Annandale has a lakeside beach and water suitable for swimming and wading.
Public beachPleasant Lake
Annandale Municipal Park, Annandale
Pleasant Lake has public swimming beaches at Annandale Municipal Park and Clearwater/Pleasant Regional Park.
Yes, seasonal beachLake Auburn
Lake Auburn Campground, Carver Park Reserve, Victoria
Lake Auburn has a seasonal, unguarded public swimming beach at Lake Auburn Campground in Carver Park Reserve.
Open to swimPickwick Lake
Goat Island
Pickwick Lake is a reservoir near Goat Island with swimming and boating access.
Public swimmingChoctaw Lake
Choctaw Lake Recreation Area, Ackerman
Choctaw Lake has a Forest Service swimming area and year-round day-use access near Ackerman.
Swimming beachLake Lincoln
Lake Lincoln State Park, Wesson
Lake Lincoln State Park has a designated swimming beach on the natural lake near Wesson.
Public swimming
Swimming allowedGrand Falls
Grand Falls Plaza
Grand Falls is a natural waterfall on Shoal Creek with pools below the falls where swimming is allowed.
Swimming allowedJohnson's Shut-Ins
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, Viburnum
The East Fork of the Black River flows through rocky chutes, pools and waterfalls at this state park.
Swimming permittedBig River
Washington State Park, De Soto
Swimming is permitted in the Big River at Washington State Park, with no lifeguards on duty.
Public swimming availableStockton Lake
Stockton State Park, Aldrich
Stockton Lake has public swimming beaches, including a gravel beach at Stockton State Park.
Public beachRedman Creek Beach
Redman Creek Recreation Area, Poplar Bluff
Redman Creek Beach is a maintained public swimming beach on Wappapello Lake.
Swimming permittedHarry S Truman Lake
Harry S Truman State Park, Warsaw
Harry S Truman State Park has a public sand beach on Truman Lake set aside for swimming.
Swimming allowedTable Rock Lake
Kimberling City
Table Rock Lake has 16 designated swimming areas, including Moonshine Beach, with no lifeguards on duty.
Public beach swimmingLake Lincoln
Cuivre River State Park, Lincoln
Lake Lincoln has a public swimming beach in Cuivre River State Park, with swimming restricted to the beach area.
Yes, seasonal beachLong Branch Lake
Long Branch State Park, Macon
Long Branch State Park has a seasonal sand swimming beach on Long Branch Lake near Macon.
Swimming availableHauser Lake
White Sandy Campground, East Helena
White Sandy Campground on Hauser Lake has a beach, swimming area, picnic areas and shade structures.
Public swimmingWhitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake State Park, Whitefish
Whitefish Lake State Park has a beach and swimming area on the shore of Whitefish Lake.
Public swimmingLake Elmo
Lake Elmo State Park, Cherry Island
Lake Elmo is a 64-acre reservoir with designated swimming areas in Lake Elmo State Park, Billings.
Public swimming availableBrush Lake
Brush Lake State Park, Westby
Brush Lake has public swimming at a designated area on the lake’s northern shore.
Swimming allowedEnders Reservoir
Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area, Imperial
Enders Reservoir has a public, unsupervised swimming beach in its state recreation area.
Swimming allowedSand Harbor Beach
Incline Village
Sand Harbor Beach is a public Lake Tahoe swimming beach in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
Swimming allowedCave Lake
Cave Lake State Park, Ely
Cave Lake is a 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake State Park, where swimming is listed among the available activities.
Swimming allowedBoulder Beach
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Sentinel Island
Boulder Beach has officially designated North and South Swim Beaches on Lake Mead.
Swimming allowedRogers Spring
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Moapa Valley
Rogers Spring is a warm natural spring in Lake Mead National Recreation Area near Echo Bay.
Public soaking allowedSoldier Meadows Hot Spring
Black Rock High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, Black Rock City
Natural hot creek with terraced, rock-dammed soaking pools on public land in the Black Rock High Rock area.
Swimming availableEllacoya State Park Beach
Ellacoya State Park, Diamond Island
Ellacoya State Park has a 600-foot sandy swimming beach on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Swimming reportedRipley Falls
Crawford Notch State Park, Hart's Location
A 100-foot waterfall with a cold pool at its base in Crawford Notch State Park.
Swimming allowedJackson Falls
Jackson
Jackson Falls is a series of Wildcat River cascades and pools near Jackson, with roadside access.
Swimming permittedGeorgiana Falls
Lincoln
Georgiana Falls is a series of waterfalls on Harvard Brook with a small lower pool reached by an unmarked trail.
Public swimming beachKezar Lake Beach
Wadleigh State Park, Sutton
Public sandy swimming beach on the south-east shore of Kezar Lake at Wadleigh State Park.
Public swimming beachWellington State Park Beach
Wellington State Park, Cliff Island
Large public freshwater swimming beach at Wellington State Park on Newfound Lake.
Open to swimCampton Falls
Campton
Campton Falls is a 15-foot waterfall on the Beebe River with two swimming holes at its base.
Seasonal swimming beachWawayanda Beach
Wawayanda State Park, Highland Lakes
Designated swimming beach on 255-acre Wawayanda Lake in Wawayanda State Park.
Seasonal swimming beachLake Hopatcong
Hopatcong State Park, Halsey Island
New Jersey's largest lake has a designated seasonal swimming area at Hopatcong State Park.
Seasonal swimmingHooks Creek Lake Beach
Cheesequake State Park, Old Bridge Township
Freshwater lake beach with a designated lifeguarded swimming area in Cheesequake State Park.
Seasonal swimming beachRound Valley Swimming Beach
Round Valley Recreation Area, Lebanon
Round Valley Swimming Beach provides lifeguarded swimming in a designated area of Round Valley Recreation Area.
Swim at designated beachesDelaware River swimming beaches
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Sambo Island
The Middle Delaware River has designated swimming beaches, including beaches in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Seasonal swimmingAtsion Lake
Atsion Recreation Area, Hammonton
A designated, lifeguarded beach provides seasonal public swimming on Atsion Lake in Wharton State Forest.
Seasonal swimmingParvin Lake
Parvin State Park, Vineland
A lifeguard-staffed beach provides seasonal public swimming on Parvin Lake at Parvin State Park.
Seasonal swimmingSwartswood Lake
Swartswood State Park, Dove Island
Designated beach swimming is available at Swartswood State Park when lifeguards are on duty.
Swimming allowedSitting Bull Falls
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area, Carlsbad
Spring-fed waterfalls descend into pools at a recreation area in Lincoln National Forest.
Public soaking allowedBlack Rock Hot Springs
John Dunn Bridge area, Taos
Free undeveloped riverside hot spring near the John Dunn Bridge area north of Taos.
Public soaking availableOjo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
Ojo Caliente, Ojo Caliente
Resort with nine public mineral soaking pools fed by natural hot springs in Ojo Caliente.
Yes, free swimming
Open to swimSumner Lake
Sumner Lake State Park, Lake Sumner
Sumner Lake State Park offers swimming, boating, fishing, wildlife viewing and birding.
Swimming allowedElephant Butte Lake
Rattlesnake Island
Elephant Butte Lake is a large public lake used for swimming, boating, camping and fishing.
Public bathing availableTruth or Consequences Hot Springs
Truth or Consequences, Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences has historic public bathhouses supplied by local hot springs.
Swimming allowedCaballo Lake
Caballo Lake State Park, Truth or Consequences
Caballo Lake State Park allows swimming, with usual swimming areas west of the dam and in the Upper Flats.
Swimming permittedConchas Lake
Conchas Lake State Park, Rattlesnake Island
Swimming is permitted in most areas of Conchas Lake, including near Central Recreation Area and Cove Campground.
Swimming allowedBluewater Lake
Bluewater Lake State Park, Grants
Bluewater Lake is a public lake in Bluewater Lake State Park with swimming, boating and fishing.
Designated area onlyButtermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls State Park, Ithaca
A seasonal lifeguarded swimming area is located in the lower park beside Buttermilk Falls.
Seasonal public swimmingBeaver Island Beach
Beaver Island State Park, Motor Island
Beaver Island State Park has a sandy beach for swimming on the upper Niagara River.
Seasonal swimming beachGreen Lakes Beach
Green Lakes State Park, Minoa
Green Lakes State Park has a designated swimming beach open daily from 11am to 7pm during the stated summer season.
Seasonal lake swimmingTaughannock Falls State Park Beach
Taughannock Falls State Park, Ulysses
A seasonal public swimming beach on Cayuga Lake at Taughannock Falls State Park.
Summer swimming beachDelta Lake
Delta Lake State Park, Lake Delta
Delta Lake State Park has a sandy beach with summer swimming on Delta Reservoir.
Swimming possibleDiamond Notch Falls
Hunter-West Kill Mountain Wilderness, Lanesville
A 25-foot waterfall in Hunter-West Kill Mountain Wilderness, reached by a 1-mile trail from Spruceton Road.
Seasonal public swimmingOneida Lake
Dutchman Island
Oneida Lake has public swimming in designated lifeguarded areas at Oneida Shores Park and Verona Beach State Park.
Public seasonal swimmingLake Tiorati
Lake Tiorati Beach, Harriman State Park, Harriman
Lake Tiorati has a public swimming beach in Harriman State Park.
Public seasonal swimmingLake Welch
Lake Welch Beach, Harriman State Park, Pomona
Lake Welch has a public swimming beach in Harriman State Park.
Public swimming availableFair Haven Bay
Fair Haven Beach State Park, Fair Haven
Fair Haven Beach State Park provides a public guarded swimming area on Lake Ontario near Fair Haven.
Public swimming beachesChautauqua Lake
Bemus Point
Chautauqua Lake is a natural lake with public bathing beaches and boat access near Bemus Point.
Public swimming allowedSliding Rock
Pisgah National Forest, Brevard
Natural waterslide and swimming pool in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard.
Lower pool onlyMoravian Falls
Moravian Falls Campground, Wilkesboro
A waterfall on Moravian Creek with a lower plunge pool on private campground land.
Open to swimLooking Glass Falls
Looking Glass Falls Scenic Area, Brevard
Public waterfall in Pisgah National Forest with a viewing deck, stairs to the creek and swimming listed as a water activity.
Swimming allowedSilver Run Falls
Nantahala National Forest, Highlands
Silver Run Falls is a 25-foot waterfall flowing into a broad pool with a sandy beach.
Swimming at own riskRainbow Falls
Gorges State Park, Highlands
Rainbow Falls is a waterfall on the Horsepasture River reached by trail from Gorges State Park.
Seasonal public swimmingPaddy's Creek swimming area
Lake James State Park, Marion
Lake James State Park provides a seasonal public swim beach at Paddy’s Creek.
Seasonal public swimmingLake James
Lake James State Park, Glen Alpine
Lake James State Park offers public swimming at its seasonal Paddy’s Creek swim beach.
Warm-weather swimmingQuarry Falls
Nantahala National Forest, Highlands
A small waterfall beside US 64 with a large, deep pool that is popular for swimming during warm weather.
Swimming allowedHooker Falls
DuPont State Recreational Forest, Brevard
Hooker Falls is a popular summer swimming area on the Little River in DuPont State Recreational Forest.
Swimming permittedBig Bear Falls
South Mountains State Park, Morganton
Big Bear Falls is a waterfall with several deep pools on a trail in South Mountains State Park.
Public seasonal swimmingGoose Creek State Park swim beach
Goose Creek State Park, Beaufort
Designated swimming beach on the Pamlico River at Goose Creek State Park.
Public swimmingJordan Lake
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area, Pittsboro
Jordan Lake State Recreation Area has public lake swim beaches at several access areas.
Public swim beachLake Norman
Lake Norman State Park, Lake Norman of Catawba
Lake Norman State Park provides a public swim beach on Lake Norman, with seasonal swimming and required swim passes.
Seasonal public swimmingCliffs of the Neuse Swim Lake
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park, La Grange
An 11-acre spring-fed lake at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park has a seasonal public swim beach.
Public swimming availableLake Sakakawea
Garrison
Lake Sakakawea has designated public swim beaches at several North Dakota state parks.
Public swim beachBeaver Lake
Beaver Lake State Park, Napoleon
Beaver Lake State Park has a public swim beach on the northern end of Beaver Lake.
Public swimmingCaesar Creek State Park Beach
Caesar Creek State Park, Harveysburg
Caesar Creek State Park has a designated public swimming beach on the natural Caesar Creek Lake reservoir.
Swim in summerHinckley Lake
Hinckley Reservation, Richfield
Natural 87-acre lake with a seasonal guarded swimming area at the lower spillway.
Designated swimming areasLake Loramie
Lake Loramie State Park, Minster
Lake Loramie State Park has a 600-foot beach and a designated boat swim area.
Beach swimming onlyLong Lake
Portage Lakes State Park, Portage Lakes
Long Lake is a lake in Portage Lakes State Park with swimming permitted at the beach area only.
Swim at authorised areasTappan Lake
Tappan Lake Park, Deersville
Tappan Lake is a 2,350-acre lake with a public beach and authorised swimming areas.
Open to swimDundee Falls
Beach City Wildlife Preserve, Beach City
Dundee Falls forms a small pool in Beach City Wildlife Preserve and is listed as a swimming activity.
Swim in designated areasGrand Lake St. Marys
Saint Marys
Grand Lake St. Marys is an Ohio state-park lake with designated public swimming areas.
Two public swim beachesIndian Lake
Blackhawk Island
Indian Lake has two public beaches, Old Field Beach and Fox Island Beach, with designated swimming areas.
Swimming availableDow Lake
Strouds Run State Park, Athens
Dow Lake is a 171-acre lake in Strouds Run State Park offering swimming, boating and fishing.
Swim at beach onlyPortage Lakes
Portage Lakes State Park, Portage Lakes
Portage Lakes has a public beach, and swimming is permitted at the beach area only.
Designated beach swimmingLake Milton
Lake Milton State Park, Craig Beach
Lake Milton State Park has designated swimming areas and a 600-foot sandy beach on Lake Milton.
Swimming allowedLake White
Lake White State Park, Pike
Lake White State Park surrounds a 337-acre lake with a public beach and a designated boat swimming area.
Public summer swimmingC.J. Brown Reservoir
Buck Creek State Park, Harmony
C.J. Brown Reservoir has a public designated swimming beach at Buck Creek State Park.
Swim in summerTurner Falls
Turner Falls Park, Davis
Turner Falls Park contains a 77-foot waterfall and natural swimming pool.
Swimming allowedLake of the Arbuckles
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Murray
Lake of the Arbuckles is open for swimming except near boat launches and fishing docks.
Swimming allowedLittle Niagara Falls
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur
Little Niagara Falls is a waterfall on Travertine Creek where swimming is allowed downstream.
Swimming availableBroken Bow Lake
Stephens Gap, Broken Bow
Broken Bow Lake has one designated swim beach within Stephens Gap.
Swimming availablePine Creek Lake
Pine Creek Cove; Little River Park, Wright City
Pine Creek Lake has designated swimming beaches at Pine Creek Cove and Little River Park.
Swimming allowedCanton Lake
Sandy Cove, Longdale
Canton Lake has a public swimming beach at Sandy Cove and allows swimming in most lake areas.
Swimming availableLake Lawtonka
Medicine Park
Lake Lawtonka is a 2,398-acre lake with a day-use swimming beach and designated swimming areas.
Yes, no lifeguardHummingbird Beach
Lake Eufaula State Park, Canadian
Hummingbird Beach is a public sandy swimming beach at Lake Eufaula State Park.
Swim at beachesFort Gibson Lake
Okay
Fort Gibson Lake has designated public swim beaches, including Taylor Ferry and beaches at both state parks.
Public bathing allowedTerwilliger Hot Springs
Oakridge
Natural hot-spring pools offer paid day use in the Willamette National Forest.
Public soaking availableUmpqua Hot Springs
Umpqua Hot Springs Trail, Oakridge
Natural hot-spring pools on a steep trail above the North Umpqua River.
Swimming reportedPunch Bowl Falls
Eagle Creek, Goose Island
Waterfall on Eagle Creek plunging into a broad pool in the Columbia River Gorge.
Open to swimLake Billy Chinook
Culver
Lake Billy Chinook is a natural reservoir with swimming and other water activities.
Swimming nearbyCline Falls
Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, Redmond
Cline Falls is a Deschutes River waterfall beside a state viewpoint with nearby swimming areas.
Seasonal lake swimmingRicketts Glen Beach
Ricketts Glen State Park, Nanticoke
A seasonal 600-foot swimming beach is provided on Lake Jean in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Seasonal creek swimmingWorlds End State Park swimming area
Worlds End State Park, Forksville
A seasonal swimming area is formed by a small dam on Loyalsock Creek in Worlds End State Park.
Seasonal swimmingBeach no.6
Presque Isle State Park, Erie
Beach 6 is a Lake Erie swimming beach with sand volleyball courts, changing areas and restrooms.
Swimming permittedHomewood Falls
Homewood
Homewood Falls is a natural waterfall in Beaver County, also known locally as Buttermilk Falls.
Seasonal swimmingLocust Lake
Locust Lake State Park, Mahanoy City
Locust Lake has a buoy-marked swimming area and sand beach in Locust Lake State Park.
Seasonal swimmingSand Spring Lake
Hickory Run State Park, Maple Island
Sand Spring Lake is the designated swimming area at Hickory Run State Park.
Seasonal public swimmingLaurel Lake
Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Shippensburg
Laurel Lake has a seasonal public beach in Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Seasonal public swimmingFuller Lake
Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Shippensburg
Fuller Lake has a seasonal public beach in Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
Public swimmingNinigret Pond
Charlestown Breachway State Beach, Charlestown
Ninigret Pond lies beside Charlestown Breachway State Beach, which has a public swimming area.
Seasonal swimmingOconee State Park swimming area
Oconee State Park, Walhalla
Oconee State Park has a designated swimming area in its 20-acre lake.
Seasonal swimmingLake Placid
Paris Mountain State Park, Wade Hampton
Lake Placid has a seasonal public swimming area in Paris Mountain State Park.
Swimming permittedLake Murray
Lake Murray Public Park, Lunch Island
Lake Murray is a reservoir with permitted swimming, including public swimming areas and swimming access near Lunch Island.
Seasonal swimmingMain Pond
Aiken State Park, Windsor
A designated swimming area is located in the 14-acre spring-fed Main Pond at Aiken State Park.
Public swimmingLake Alvin
Lake Alvin Recreation Area, Harrisburg
Lake Alvin Recreation Area has a designated public swimming area near Harrisburg.
Swimming allowedSylvan Lake
Custer State Park, Custer
Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park has a swimming beach and swimming is allowed.
Swimming allowedLegion Lake
Custer State Park, Custer
Legion Lake in Custer State Park has a beach and swimming is allowed.
Public swimming availableOakwood Lakes swimming area
Oakwood Lakes State Park, Brookings
Oakwood Lakes State Park has a public swim beach on a chain of connected glacial lakes.
Swimming available
Swimming availableLake Carthage
Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area, Carthage
Lake Carthage Lakeside Use Area has a swim beach on the natural lake.
Swimming allowedCascade Falls
J.H. Keith Cascade Falls Picnic Ground, Hot Springs
Spring-fed Cascade Creek flows over a waterfall into a public swimming pool in Black Hills National Forest.
Swimming availableShadehill swimming area
Shadehill Recreation Area, Lemmon
Public swimming is available at the swim beach in Shadehill Recreation Area on Shadehill Reservoir.
Swimming allowedCane Creek Cascades
Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer
Cane Creek Cascades is a natural waterfall and swimming hole in Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Seasonal swimmingFall Creek Falls Lake swimming area
Fall Creek Falls State Park, Spencer
Fall Creek Falls Lake is a man-made lake with a public swimming beach in Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Swimming by permitCummins Falls
Cummins Falls State Park, Cookeville
A 75-foot waterfall on the Blackburn Fork River with a natural pool at its base.
Swimming allowedBlue Hole Falls
South Cumberland State Park, Tracy City
Blue Hole Falls is a small waterfall with a swimming hole in the Fiery Gizzard area.
Swimming allowedGreeter Falls
Savage Gulf State Park, Altamont
Lower Greeter Falls drops into a swimming hole in Savage Gulf State Park.
Public swimmingPickwick Lake
Pickwick Landing State Park, Savannah
Pickwick Lake has public swimming beaches at Pickwick Landing State Park near Counce.
Swimming areas availableRock Island State Park swimming areas
Rock Island State Park, Rock Island
Rock Island State Park has a natural sand beach and river swimming areas, with swimming prohibited in dangerous sections of the gorge.
Free, seasonal swimmingTwin Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt, Sunset Valley
Twin Falls is a natural swimming hole with two waterfalls on Barton Creek in Austin's Barton Creek Greenbelt.
Free, open dailyLower Bull Creek Falls
Bull Creek District Park, Austin
Lower Bull Creek Falls is a shallow swimming and wading spot at the trailhead in Bull Creek District Park.
Open, fee to enterDeep Eddy Pool
Eilers Park, Rollingwood
Deep Eddy Pool is a historic, man-made public pool filled with natural aquifer water in Eilers Park, Austin.
Open, fee to enterSouth Llano River swimming area
South Llano River State Park, Junction
A spring-fed, slow-moving section of the South Llano River with public swimming areas in South Llano River State Park.
Open, book aheadBlanco State Park swimming area
Blanco State Park, Blanco
A public river swimming area along a one-mile stretch of the spring-fed Blanco River in Blanco State Park.
Open, limited accessVillage Creek swimming area
Village Creek State Park, Lumberton
A sandbar swimming area on Village Creek within Village Creek State Park, reached from the park by trail or water access.
Open all year, feeMeridian State Park swimming area
Meridian State Park, Meridian
A recommended swimming area on Lake Meridian within Meridian State Park, with shoreline access and no lifeguard.
Open, fee to enterJoe Pool Lake swimming beach
Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill
A public gravel swimming beach on Joe Pool Lake at Cedar Hill State Park, with picnic facilities, a playground and restrooms.
Seasonal, no lifeguardLake Copper Breaks swimming area
Copper Breaks State Park, Quanah
A designated swimming area is provided on Lake Copper Breaks within Copper Breaks State Park.
Open, fee to enterLake Raven swimming beach
Huntsville State Park, Huntsville
Designated swimming area with a sandy beach on 210-acre Lake Raven in Huntsville State Park.
Open, fee to enterCedar Lake Beach
Cleburne State Park, Seagraves
Cedar Lake Beach is a public swimming area on spring-fed Cedar Lake in Cleburne State Park.
Open, designated areasLake Whitney
Lake Whitney State Park, Hillsboro
Lake Whitney has designated public swimming areas at Lake Whitney State Park and two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day-use beaches.
Open, fee to enterLake Brownwood swimming area
Lake Brownwood State Park, Brownwood
A designated swimming area on Lake Brownwood within Lake Brownwood State Park.
Free, open all yearLake Corpus Christi swimming area
Lake Corpus Christi State Park, Lake City
A public swimming area on Lake Corpus Christi at Lake Corpus Christi State Park, with no lifeguard.
Open, fee to enterLake Mineral Wells swimming area
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Cool
A sandy public swimming area on Lake Mineral Wells in Lake Mineral Wells State Park, with no lifeguard.
Open, public swimmingPossum Kingdom Lake
Graham
Possum Kingdom Lake is a large reservoir with public-use areas and designated swimming areas on parts of its shoreline.
Open, fee to enterRay Roberts Lake
Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Pilot Point
Ray Roberts Lake has public beach swimming areas within Ray Roberts Lake State Park.
Open, fee may applyLake Bob Sandlin swimming area
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Rocky Mound
A designated swimming area with a deck provides access to Lake Bob Sandlin in the state park.
Open, no lifeguardLake Arrowhead swimming area
Lake Arrowhead State Park, Wichita Falls
A designated walk-in swimming area is provided at Lake Arrowhead State Park on the north shore of Lake Arrowhead.
Open, fee to enterGuadalupe River swimming area
Guadalupe River State Park, Bulverde
A public river swimming area on four miles of Guadalupe River frontage at Guadalupe River State Park.
Free, open all yearMartin Creek Lake swimming area
Martin Creek Lake State Park, Carthage
A year-round public lake swimming area within Martin Creek Lake State Park, with no lifeguard.
Open, public swimmingLake Theo
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway, Matador
A 120-acre no-wake lake offering public swimming, fishing and boating in Caprock Canyons State Park.
Open, fee to enterCedar Hill State Park swimming beach
Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill
A designated gravel swimming beach on Joe Pool Lake at Cedar Hill State Park, with nearby picnic facilities, a playground and restrooms.
Open, no lifeguardCooper Lake
Cooper Lake State Park, Cooper
Cooper Lake has designated swimming beaches at the South Sulphur and Doctor's Creek units, including a sandy beach at South Sulphur.
Open, fee may applyDaingerfield State Park designated swimming area
Daingerfield State Park, Daingerfield
A designated, unsupervised swimming area on the 80-acre Little Pine Lake in Daingerfield State Park.
Free, open all yearLake Texoma
Cartwright
Lake Texoma is a large reservoir with public swimming areas and beaches across Texas and Oklahoma.
Open, entry feeFort Boggy swimming area
Fort Boggy State Park, Leona
Public swimming is allowed in Sullivan Lake at Fort Boggy State Park, which has a boat ramp, kayak rentals, restrooms and an outdoor shower.
Open, fee to enterPurtis Creek swimming area
Purtis Creek State Park, Mabank
A designated swimming area on the 355-acre lake at Purtis Creek State Park.
Open, entry feeTyler State Park swimming beach
Tyler State Park, Lindale
A designated swimming beach with a bathhouse is on Tyler State Park’s 64-acre spring-fed lake.
Free, open all yearRio Vista Park swimming area
Rio Vista Park, San Marcos
Public river access at Rio Vista Park allows swimming in the San Marcos River near central San Marcos.
Free, open all yearLlano City Lake swimming area
Grenwelge Park, Llano
A free, year-round swimming area at Llano City Lake, formed by a dam on the Llano River, with riverbank access and no lifeguard.
Open, no lifeguardMartin Dies Jr. State Park designated swimming area
Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Jasper
A designated lake swimming area in the Hen House Ridge Unit of Martin Dies Jr. State Park.
Open, fee to enterCaddo Lake State Park swimming area
Caddo Lake State Park, Marshall
A public swimming area at Caddo Lake State Park, with access to the lake and designated open swimming areas.
Open to swimSaffold Dam
Max Starcke Park West, Seguin
Saffold Dam is a city-owned dam and man-made waterfall on the Guadalupe River beside Max Starcke Park in Seguin.
Free, open all yearSalado Springs
W. A. Pace Park, Salado
A group of springs feeding Salado Creek, with public creek swimming listed at W. A. Pace Park.
Seasonal, freeSandy Beach
BRA Area #6, Graham
Sandy Beach is a public swimming beach at BRA Area #6 on Possum Kingdom Lake, with a designated swim area and covered picnic shelters.
Open, fee to enterLake Mineral Wells State Park swim beach
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway, Cool
A sandy public swimming beach on the 640-acre lake at Lake Mineral Wells State Park.
Seasonal, water-dependentHill of Life Falls
Barton Creek Greenbelt, West Lake Hills
Waterfall on Barton Creek in the Barton Creek Greenbelt, reached from the Camp Craft Road trailhead.
Seasonal, fee to enterLynn Creek Park Beach
Lynn Creek Park, Cedar Hill
A public sandy swimming beach at Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake, with a playground, changing rooms, restrooms and picnic facilities.
Free public accessMeadow Hot Springs
Fillmore
Privately owned geothermal springs with deep pools that are free for public access.
Swimming allowedDeer Creek Reservoir
Deer Creek State Park, Charleston
Deer Creek Reservoir offers swimming, boating, fishing and other water activities.
Public soaking allowedSaratoga Hot Springs
Inlet Park, Saratoga Springs
Natural geothermal pools beside Utah Lake, reached by a short paved trail from Inlet Park.
Swimming permittedPine Creek Waterfall
Zion National Park, Springdale
Waterfall pools below Lower Pine Creek Falls permit swimming.
Swimming availableQuail Creek Reservoir
Quail Creek State Park, Leeds
Quail Creek State Park has a swimming beach at the reservoir.
Swimming allowedHyrum State Park Beach Area
Hyrum State Park, Hyrum
Hyrum State Park has a designated swim beach on Hyrum Reservoir.
Swimming allowedWillard Bay
Willard Bay State Park, Willard
Willard Bay is a freshwater reservoir with beaches and swimming at Willard Bay State Park.
Swimming allowedJordanelle Reservoir
Jordanelle State Park, Hideout
Jordanelle Reservoir is a year-round reservoir and state park with swimming among its listed watersport activities.
Public swimmingBear Lake
Bear Lake State Park, Garden City
Bear Lake State Park provides public swimming from beaches around the natural reservoir near Garden City.
Public swimmingSunny Cove Swim Beach
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Daggett
Sunny Cove is a designated public swim beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir near Mustang Ridge Campground.
Swimming allowedSand Hollow Reservoir
Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane
Sand Hollow Reservoir is a year-round reservoir in Sand Hollow State Park near Hurricane, with swimming, boating and a dive park.
Public river swimming
Designated swim areaRicker Pond Beach
Ricker Pond State Park, Groton
Ricker Pond State Park has a designated swimming area and small sandy beach on Ricker Pond.
Open swim areaLittle River Camper Beach
Little River State Park, Waterbury
Little River Camper Beach is a rocky swimming beach at Little River State Park on Waterbury Reservoir.
Open to swimMoss Glen Falls
Moss Glen Falls Natural Area, Granville
Moss Glen Falls has a large pool and is a readily accessible swimming attraction beside Route 100.
Public swimmingCrystal Lake Beach
Crystal Lake State Park, Barton
Crystal Lake State Park has a designated swimming area on a sandy beach at Crystal Lake.
Public swimmingBrighton Camper Beach
Brighton State Park, Island Pond
Brighton State Park has a campers' beach on Spectacle Pond and a separate day-use beach on Island Pond.
Swimming availableHalf Moon Pond Beach
Half Moon Pond State Park, Hubbardton
Half Moon Pond State Park has two small sandy beaches for swimming on natural Half Moon Pond.
Swimming allowedWoodford Camper Beach
Woodford State Park, Woodford
A designated swimming beach on Adams Reservoir at Woodford State Park.
Public swimmingGreen River Reservoir
Green River Reservoir State Park, Blueberry Island
Green River Reservoir State Park provides remote lakeside swimming on a 653-acre reservoir.
Swimming permittedJamestown Beach
Jamestown Beach Event Park, Scotland
Public river beach with swimming, restrooms, picnic areas and no lifeguard.
Seasonal beach swimmingDouthat Lake
Douthat State Park, Clifton Forge
Douthat Lake has a designated sandy beach for swimming within a marked roped area from May through October.
Swimming allowedBear Creek Lake swimming beach
Bear Creek Lake State Park, Cumberland
Bear Creek Lake State Park has a designated beach where unguarded swimming is allowed.
Swimming allowedHolliday Lake
Holliday Lake State Park, Appomattox
Holliday Lake State Park has a designated buoyed beach for unguarded swimming year-round.
Public seasonal swimmingClaytor Lake
Claytor Lake State Park, Pulaski
Claytor Lake State Park has a designated beach for public lake swimming, with guarded swimming during the summer season.
Yes, seasonal beachSmith Mountain Lake
Smith Mountain Lake State Park, North Shore
Smith Mountain Lake State Park has a public 500-foot beach with seasonal guarded and unguarded swimming.
Public swimming allowedHungry Mother Lake
Hungry Mother State Park, Smyth
Hungry Mother State Park has a designated sandy beach for guarded and unguarded swimming in Hungry Mother Lake.
Dip at own riskOlympic Hot Springs
Olympic National Park, Clallam
Natural, unmaintained hot-water seeps form several pools in an Olympic National Park wilderness area.
Swimming possibleLower Lewis River Falls
Lower Falls Day Use Site, Stevenson
Lower Lewis River Falls is a waterfall on the Lewis River with deep pools used for swimming.
Swimming allowedRainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls State Park, Pe Ell
Rainbow Falls State Park allows swimming in the Chehalis River, with no designated swimming area or lifeguards.
Summer swimmingWhirlpool Falls
Whatcom Falls Park, Bellingham
Whirlpool Falls is a natural swimming hole on Whatcom Creek in Whatcom Falls Park.
Seasonal public swimmingEast Green Lake Beach
Green Lake Park, Duck Island
Designated freshwater swimming area on Green Lake near Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool.
Seasonal public swimmingMatthews Beach
Matthews Beach Park, Number 2 Island
Freshwater bathing beach at Matthews Beach Park on Lake Washington.
Seasonal public swimmingMadison Park Beach
Madison Park, Foster Island
Swimming beach on the Lake Washington shore at Madison Park with a bathhouse and restrooms.
Public beachesLake Sammamish
Lake Sammamish State Park, Sammamish
Lake with two public swimming beaches at its southern state park.
Swimming permittedDosewallips River swimming area
Dosewallips State Park, Silverdale
Visitors may swim in the Dosewallips River at Dosewallips State Park, which has no formal swimming area.
Designated swim areaSpokane River designated swimming area
Riverside State Park, Airway Heights
Riverside State Park has a designated swimming area at Nine Mile Recreation Area.
Swimming allowedDog Creek Falls
Dog Creek Falls Observation Site, Stevenson
A 30-foot waterfall beside State Route 14 has a short trail to a pool and creek swimming.
Public swimmingMayfield Lake
Ike Kinswa State Park, Mossyrock
Mayfield Lake is a reservoir with public swimming access at Ike Kinswa State Park near Mossyrock.
Public swimmingJennings Randolph Lake swimming areas
Jennings Randolph Lake, Elk Garden
Jennings Randolph Lake has a swimming beach and public recreation areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Swimming possibleSandstone Falls
Brooks Island
Sandstone Falls has calm pools below small waterfalls on the New River near Hinton.
Swimming availableAudra State Park Swimming Hole
Audra State Park, Philippi
Audra State Park has a natural swimming hole in the Middle Fork River, accessible by a concrete ramp.
Designated swim areaTygart Lake swimming area
Tygart Lake State Park, Taylor
Tygart Lake State Park has a designated lake swimming area with a beach.
Designated swim areaTygart Lake designated swimming area
Tygart Lake State Park, Taylor
Tygart Lake State Park has a designated lake swimming area with a beach.
Wading permittedRoman Baths
Berkeley Springs State Park, Berkeley Springs
Public springs in Berkeley Springs State Park provide free year-round access to 74.3°F mineral water for wading.
Seasonal lake swimmingCacapon Lake beach
Cacapon Resort State Park, Morgan
Cacapon Resort State Park offers paid lakefront swimming at a seasonal beach with stated summer hours.
Public swimming beachSummersville Lake swimming areas
Battle Run Recreation Area, Summersville
A 1,000-foot public swimming beach is located at Battle Run Recreation Area on Summersville Lake.
Swimming allowedStower's Branch Beach
Beech Fork Lake, Wayne
Swimming beach on Beech Fork Lake with picnic areas, a playground, restrooms and no lifeguards.
Swimming permittedUpper Amnicon Falls
Amnicon Falls State Park, Superior
Upper Amnicon Falls is a waterfall on the Amnicon River where swimming and wading are permitted with caution.
Seasonal public beachFox Brook
Fox Brook Park, City of Pewaukee
Fox Brook Park has a seasonal county swimming beach on a 25-acre man-made lake.
Public swimming availableLake Winnebago
Roosevelt Park, Oshkosh
Lake Winnebago has unsupervised public swimming at Roosevelt Park on its southeast shore.
Swimming reported
Public seasonal swimmingRiviera Beach
Lake Geneva
Riviera Beach is a seasonal public swimming beach on Geneva Lake in downtown Lake Geneva.
Public swimming allowedGranite Hot Springs Pool
Bridger-Teton National Forest, Jackson
Developed concrete soaking pool fed by a natural hot spring beside Granite Creek in Bridger-Teton National Forest.