Wild Swim Atlas

Swimming holes in Alabama

5 places to swim in Alabama, each checked for public access. Open a spot for its season, booking rules and how to get there.

5 spots listed3 lakes and tarns1 waterfall pool1 spring

5 spots in Alabama

Swimming possible59 mi

Little River Falls

Waterfall pool
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.

Public swimming94 mi

Beaver Lake

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 swimming97 mi

Double Oak Lake

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.

Swimming allowed117 mi

Lake Lurleen

Lake
Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker

Lake Lurleen State Park has a sandy public beach with swimming restricted to an enclosed area.

Swimming allowed221 mi

Blue Springs swimming area

Spring
Blue Springs State Park, Blue Springs

Two sandy-bottomed swimming areas are fed by a natural spring that remains 68°F year-round.

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