Swimming Holes in Maine
47 natural swimming holes
Maine has 47 natural swimming holes in our directory — waterfalls, lakes, ocean coves scattered from the backcountry to roadside favorites. Favorites include Frenchman's Hole, Screw Auger Falls, Gulf Hagas. Every listing includes location details, fees, reservation info, and safety notes where known. Conditions change with weather and seasons, so always verify before you go.
All Maine swimming holes
- Barrett's Cove Beach (Lake Megunticook)
- Booth's Quarry
- Coos Canyon
- Crescent Beach State Park
- Damariscotta Lake State Park
- Dundee Park
- Dunn Falls
- Echo Lake Beach (Acadia National Park)
- Ferry Beach State Park
- Frenchman's Hole
- Gulf Hagas
- Houston Brook Falls
- Kettle Cove
- Lawson's Quarry
- Lily Bay State Park (Moosehead Lake)
- Mount Blue State Park (Webb Beach)
- Moxie Falls
- Popham Beach State Park
- Range Pond State Park
- Rangeley Lake State Park
- Reid State Park (Half Mile Beach)
- Roque Bluffs State Park
- Screw Auger Falls
- Smalls Falls
- Step Falls Preserve
- Weston's Beach (Saco River)
- Bickford Slides
- Big and Little Niagara Falls
- Branch Lake
- Donnell Pond (Schoodic Beach)
- Early Landing Falls
- Hay Brook Falls
- High Bridge Falls
- Indian's Last Leap
- Kezar Lake (Center Lovell Town Beach)
- Lake St. George State Park
- Little Wilson Falls
- Monroe Falls
- Rattlesnake Pool
- Sand Beach (Acadia National Park)
- Sebago Lake State Park
- Sebec Lake (Peaks-Kenny State Park)
- Swan Lake State Park
- The Cataracts
- Tobey Falls
- Tumbledown Pond
- Wild River (Evans Notch)
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of swimming holes does Maine have?
Our directory lists 47 swimming holes in Maine: 17 waterfalls, 15 lakes, and 7 ocean coves. Every listing shows its water type, location, fees, and safety notes so you can pick the right one.
When is the best time to visit swimming holes in Maine?
The most commonly listed season across our Maine spots is june-september (40 of 47 spots). Late spring through early fall is generally prime swimming season — spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high, so check local conditions.
Do Maine swimming holes require reservations?
None of the 47 listed Maine spots currently show a reservation requirement, but popular parks can add timed entry — check each listing's reservation field and the official park link before you go.
Are Maine swimming holes free?
Some are — 22 of the 47 Maine spots in our directory report free entry. State parks and popular preserves often charge a day-use or parking fee; each listing shows reported fee info where known.
Are natural swimming holes in Maine safe?
Natural water has real risks: no lifeguards, submerged rocks, strong currents, and cold water. Never dive headfirst, check depth, and supervise children closely. Spots with known hazards carry safety flags on their listing.