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Swimming Holes in Brookings, Oregon
4 natural swimming holes
If Brookings is home base, you're spoiled for choice: 4 natural swimming holes appear in our listings for this area. Plan around July-September — that's the best season named in most local listings. Expect a spread: 3 rivers, and 1 ocean cove. Alfred Loeb State Park (Chetco River) anchors the local list, and Elephant Rock, Chetco River rounds out the highlights. They all fall in Curry County.
Swimming holes in Brookings
- Alfred Loeb State Park (Chetco River)
Alfred A.
- Elephant Rock, Chetco River
A rocky beach and jumping spot on the Chetco River that locals count among the river's finest summer swims.
- Harris Beach State Park
Harris Beach State Park's namesake beach has a protected cove between sea stacks that allows careful swimming when the surf is down.
- South Fork Chetco Gorge
The South Fork Chetco Gorge hides deep, clear pools in a narrow rock canyon, reached by rough roads from Brookings.
Frequently asked questions
How many swimming holes are in Brookings, OR?
Our directory lists 4 natural swimming holes in and around Brookings, Oregon, across Curry County. New spots are added as they're verified.
What kinds of swimming holes are in Brookings?
The 4 listings cover 3 rivers, 1 ocean cove. See each listing for details on access and conditions.
Which swimming hole near Brookings should I try first?
Alfred Loeb State Park (Chetco River) is a well-documented local listing. Alfred A. Full details, maps, and safety notes are on its page.
When is the best time to swim near Brookings?
Local listings most often name July-September as the best season. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions before you go.