Swimming Holes in Pennsylvania
54 natural swimming holes
Pennsylvania has 54 natural swimming holes in our directory — lakes, creeks, rivers scattered from the backcountry to roadside favorites. Favorites include Ole Bull State Park - Kettle Creek Beach, Lyman Run State Park - Lyman Run Lake Beach, Rock Run - Lower Falls Swimming Hole. 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 Pennsylvania swimming holes
- Bald Eagle State Park - F.J. Sayers Reservoir Beach
- Beltzville State Park - Beltzville Lake Beach
- Black Moshannon State Park - Black Moshannon Lake Beach
- Blue Marsh Lake - Dry Brooks Swim Beach
- Canoe Creek State Park - Canoe Lake Beach
- Chapman State Park - Chapman Lake Beach
- Chestnut Run Swim Beach - Shenango River Lake
- Clear Creek State Park - Clear Creek Beach
- Colonel Denning State Park - Doubling Gap Lake Beach
- Cowans Gap State Park - Cowans Gap Lake Beach
- Gifford Pinchot State Park - Quaker Race Beach
- Gouldsboro State Park - Gouldsboro Lake Beach
- Greenwood Furnace State Park - Greenwood Lake Beach
- Hickory Run State Park - Sand Spring Lake Beach
- Hills Creek State Park - Hills Creek Lake Beach
- Kinzua Beach - Allegheny Reservoir
- Laurel Hill State Park - Laurel Hill Lake Beach
- Little Pine State Park - Little Pine Lake Beach
- Locust Lake State Park - Locust Lake Beach
- Lyman Run State Park - Lyman Run Lake Beach
- Meadow Run Natural Waterslides
- Milford Beach - Delaware River
- Moraine State Park - Lakeview Beach
- Moraine State Park - Pleasant Valley Beach
- Ole Bull State Park - Kettle Creek Beach
- Palmyra Township Public Beach - Lake Wallenpaupack
- Parker Dam State Park - Parker Lake Beach
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park - Fuller Lake Beach
- Pine Grove Furnace State Park - Laurel Lake Beach
- Poe Valley State Park - Poe Lake Beach
- Presque Isle State Park - Guarded Beaches
- Prince Gallitzin State Park - Muskrat Beach
- Promised Land State Park - Main Beach
- Promised Land State Park - Pickerel Point Beach
- Pymatuning State Park - Beach Two
- Pymatuning State Park - Linesville Beach
- Pymatuning State Park - Main Beach
- Pymatuning State Park - Tuttle Beach
- R.B. Winter State Park - Halfway Lake Beach
- Raccoon Creek State Park - Raccoon Lake Beach
- Raystown Lake - Seven Points Beach
- Ricketts Glen State Park - Lake Jean Beach
- Rock Run - Lower Falls Swimming Hole
- Shawnee State Park - Shawnee Lake Beach
- Smithfield Beach - Delaware River
- Tionesta Recreation Area - Tionesta Creek Beach
- Tobyhanna State Park - Tobyhanna Lake Beach
- Tuscarora State Park - Tuscarora Lake Beach
- Two Mile Run County Park - Crosby Beach
- Whipple Dam State Park - Whipple Lake Beach
- Worlds End State Park - Loyalsock Creek Swimming Area
- Yellow Creek State Park - Yellow Creek Lake Beach
- Cook Forest State Park - Clarion River
- Ravensburg State Park - Rauchtown Run
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of swimming holes does Pennsylvania have?
Our directory lists 54 swimming holes in Pennsylvania: 43 lakes, 7 creeks, and 3 rivers. 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 Pennsylvania?
The most commonly listed season across our Pennsylvania spots is late may to mid-september (19 of 54 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 Pennsylvania swimming holes require reservations?
None of the 54 listed Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania swimming holes free?
Some are — 1 of the 54 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.