Natural swimming hole
Thirteen Falls
Waterfall · New Hampshire
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
A 16-mile round-trip backpack earns you one of the finest remote swimming holes in New England: a chain of falls and frigid pools deep in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The AMC manages tentsites for overnighters. Visit on an 80-degree day, because these pools are normally ice-cold.
Good to know
| Water type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | frigid |
| Best season | July-August |
| Fees | Free |
| Reservations required | No |
| Parking | Lincoln Woods trailhead; long hike |
| County | Grafton County |
| Nearest town | Lincoln |
| Safety notes | Very cold; remote; backpack recommended |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Thirteen Falls?
Yes — Thirteen Falls is listed as a natural swimming spot in New Hampshire. Reported water temperature: frigid. Heads-up: Very cold; remote; backpack recommended. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Thirteen Falls require reservations?
No reservations are required at Thirteen Falls based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Thirteen Falls?
Reported fee info: Free. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Thirteen Falls?
The best season is typically July-August.