Wild Swim Atlas

Swimming holes in Utah

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

11 spots listed8 lakes and tarns2 hot springs1 waterfall pool

11 spots in Utah

Swimming allowed26 mi

Jordanelle Reservoir

Lake
Jordanelle State Park, Hideout

Jordanelle Reservoir is a year-round reservoir and state park with swimming among its listed watersport activities.

Public soaking allowed28 mi

Saratoga Hot Springs

Hot spring
Inlet Park, Saratoga Springs

Natural geothermal pools beside Utah Lake, reached by a short paved trail from Inlet Park.

Swimming allowed30 mi

Deer Creek Reservoir

Lake
Deer Creek State Park, Charleston

Deer Creek Reservoir offers swimming, boating, fishing and other water activities.

Swimming allowed44 mi

Willard Bay

Lake
Willard Bay State Park, Willard

Willard Bay is a freshwater reservoir with beaches and swimming at Willard Bay State Park.

Swimming allowed60 mi

Hyrum State Park Beach Area

Lake
Hyrum State Park, Hyrum

Hyrum State Park has a designated swim beach on Hyrum Reservoir.

Public swimming89 mi

Bear Lake

Lake
Bear Lake State Park, Garden City

Bear Lake State Park provides public swimming from beaches around the natural reservoir near Garden City.

Public swimming129 mi

Sunny Cove Swim Beach

Lake
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Daggett

Sunny Cove is a designated public swim beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir near Mustang Ridge Campground.

Free public access135 mi

Meadow Hot Springs

Hot spring
Fillmore

Privately owned geothermal springs with deep pools that are free for public access.

Swimming permitted251 mi

Pine Creek Waterfall

Waterfall pool
Zion National Park, Springdale

Waterfall pools below Lower Pine Creek Falls permit swimming.

Swimming available260 mi

Quail Creek Reservoir

Lake
Quail Creek State Park, Leeds

Quail Creek State Park has a swimming beach at the reservoir.

Swimming allowed264 mi

Sand Hollow Reservoir

Lake
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.

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