Wild Swim Atlas

    Screw Auger Falls

    Grafton Notch State Park, Bethel, MaineWaterfall pool on Bear RiverSeasonal swimming

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    A 23-foot waterfall on the Bear River in Grafton Notch State Park, reached by a walking path from Route 26.

    Water
    Waterfall pool, Bear River
    Entry
    Fee charged; cash or check only.
    Swim hours
    9:00 a.m. to sunset daily from May 15 to October 15; visitors may continue to use the park off season during these hours, but facilities are closed.
    Facilities
    Picnic area
    Managed by
    Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    From Route 26, follow the walking path from the Screw Auger Falls parking area to the waterfall.

    44.5718, -70.9014

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Supervise children closely.
    • Avoid the lip of the falls.

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    Questions about Screw Auger Falls

    Can you swim at Screw Auger Falls?

    Yes, public wading is described in the shallow pools. Avoid the lip of the falls and supervise children closely.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Screw Auger Falls?

    Fee charged; cash or check only.

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