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Swimming Holes in Double Springs, Alabama
3 natural swimming holes
If Double Springs is home base, you're spoiled for choice: 3 natural swimming holes appear in our listings for this area. Plan around May-September — that's the best season named in most local listings. Between them they cover 2 waterfalls, and 1 river. The standout listing is Caney Creek Falls - Bankhead National Forest. They all fall in Winston County.
Swimming holes in Double Springs
- Caney Creek Falls - Bankhead National Forest
Caney Creek Falls in the Bankhead National Forest is Alabama's most photographed waterfall - and you can swim the pool at its base.
- Kinlock Falls - Bankhead National Forest
Kinlock Falls' sliding cascades in the Bankhead National Forest are a local legend - natural rock slides into clear pools.
- Sipsey River - Bankhead National Forest
The Sipsey River in the Bankhead National Forest - Alabama's only Wild and Scenic River - offers wilderness swimming in clear, forested pools.
Frequently asked questions
How many swimming holes are in Double Springs, AL?
Our directory lists 3 natural swimming holes in and around Double Springs, Alabama, across Winston County. New spots are added as they're verified.
What kinds of swimming holes are in Double Springs?
The 3 listings cover 2 waterfalls, 1 river. See each listing for details on access and conditions.
Which swimming hole near Double Springs should I try first?
Caney Creek Falls - Bankhead National Forest is a well-documented local listing. Caney Creek Falls in the Bankhead National Forest is Alabama's most photographed waterfall - and you can swim the pool at its base. Full details, maps, and safety notes are on its page.
When is the best time to swim near Double Springs?
Local listings most often name May-September as the best season. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions before you go.