Natural swimming hole
Blue Hole - Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area
Creek · Kentucky
Community-reported spot. Details below are compiled from public sources and are reported to be accurate — always verify locally before visiting.
About this swimming hole
The Blue Hole is a named swimming spot on Otter Creek inside the roughly 2,600-acre Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area near Brandenburg, a Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources area along the Ohio River. Kentucky Tourism directs swimmers to the Blue Hole and notes its potentially strong current, and a state property document for the area lists swimming and lounging in the creek among its popular recreation uses. The creek's last five miles flow through the recreation area and are also stocked seasonally with trout.
Good to know
| Water type | Creek |
|---|---|
| Best season | May-September |
| Fees | $3 per person at the gatehouse, per The Outbound's access description - verify current fee |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Daylight hours |
| Parking | Small parking area for the Blue Hole about 1.25 miles past the park gatehouse at 850 Otter Creek Park Road, Brandenburg; from the parking area, walk down a gated path to Otter Creek |
| County | Meade County |
| Nearest town | Brandenburg |
| Safety notes | Be careful of the potentially strong current at the Blue Hole (Kentucky Tourism). No lifeguard; the creek is also a fished trout and smallmouth water, so watch for anglers. |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Blue Hole - Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area?
Yes — Blue Hole - Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area is listed as a natural swimming spot in Kentucky. Heads-up: Be careful of the potentially strong current at the Blue Hole (Kentucky Tourism). No lifeguard; the creek is also a fished trout and smallmouth water, so watch for anglers.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Blue Hole - Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area require reservations?
No reservations are required at Blue Hole - Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Blue Hole - Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area?
Reported fee info: $3 per person at the gatehouse, per The Outbound's access description - verify current fee. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Blue Hole - Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area?
The best season is typically May-September.