Natural swimming hole
Booth's Quarry
Quarry · Maine
About this swimming hole
A town-owned abandoned granite quarry on Vinalhaven Island, filled over the years with cool, pure spring water and a favorite local swimming hole. The water reaches 50-foot depths in some sections, and swimmers warm back up sunning on the well-worn granite ledges. It is about 2 miles from the ferry terminal via Main Street and East Main Street, with a trail continuing to Narrows Town Park on the ocean.
Good to know
| Water type | Quarry |
|---|---|
| Depth | Reaches about 50 feet deep in some sections |
| Best season | July-September |
| Fees | Free |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | Parking on Booth's Quarry Road, on the right about 2 miles from the Vinalhaven ferry terminal |
| County | Knox County |
| Nearest town | Vinalhaven |
| Safety notes | Deep quarry water with sharp drop-offs and no lifeguard; use caution jumping from ledges and check depth first; island is ferry-access only from Rockland |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Booth's Quarry?
Yes — Booth's Quarry is listed as a natural swimming spot in Maine. Heads-up: Deep quarry water with sharp drop-offs and no lifeguard; use caution jumping from ledges and check depth first; island is ferry-access only from Rockland. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Booth's Quarry require reservations?
No reservations are required at Booth's Quarry based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Booth's Quarry?
Reported fee info: Free. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Booth's Quarry?
The best season is typically July-September.