Wild Swim Atlas

Swimming holes in New Hampshire

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

7 spots listed4 waterfall pools3 lakes and tarns

7 spots in New Hampshire

Public swimming beach36 mi

Kezar Lake Beach

Lake
Wadleigh State Park, Sutton

Public sandy swimming beach on the south-east shore of Kezar Lake at Wadleigh State Park.

Swimming available40 mi

Ellacoya State Park Beach

Lake
Ellacoya State Park, Diamond Island

Ellacoya State Park has a 600-foot sandy swimming beach on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Public swimming beach47 mi

Wellington State Park Beach

Lake
Wellington State Park, Cliff Island

Large public freshwater swimming beach at Wellington State Park on Newfound Lake.

Open to swim58 mi

Campton Falls

Waterfall pool
Campton

Campton Falls is a 15-foot waterfall on the Beebe River with two swimming holes at its base.

Swimming permitted75 mi

Georgiana Falls

Waterfall pool
Lincoln

Georgiana Falls is a series of waterfalls on Harvard Brook with a small lower pool reached by an unmarked trail.

Swimming reported81 mi

Ripley Falls

Waterfall pool
Crawford Notch State Park, Hart's Location

A 100-foot waterfall with a cold pool at its base in Crawford Notch State Park.

Swimming allowed81 mi

Jackson Falls

Waterfall pool
Jackson

Jackson Falls is a series of Wildcat River cascades and pools near Jackson, with roadside access.