Public swimming allowedSliding Rock
Pisgah National Forest, Brevard
Natural waterslide and swimming pool in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard.
Waterfall pools in North Carolina
8 waterfall pools you can swim in across North Carolina, each checked for public access.
8 spots listed8 waterfall pools1 need a booking in season
8 spots in North Carolina
Public swimming allowed
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.
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.