Alabama Swimming Holes
Alabama has 4 named swimming holes on record across 3 counties. Types include waterfall basins and rivers. 2 swimming holes are free to visit. 2 need a hike. 4 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No swimming holes match.
| Name | Water type | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Waterfall basin | Access 1.7 mi hike (round trip), gravel road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee $5.00 per vehicle parking fee; annual pass $50 for DeSoto Falls Picnic Area only. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Waterfall basin | Access 0 mi hike, gravel road | Fee Free for undeveloped Bankhead National Forest roadside access (no site fee listed for Kinlock Falls). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Waterfall basin | Access paved road | Fee No fee at Little River Falls Hwy 35 parking; $15/vehicle fee only at Canyon Mouth Park. | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (2)
- DeSoto Falls: NealVickers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Little River Falls: Thomson200, CC0
Common questions
Where are the swimming holes in Alabama?
4 named swimming holes are on record: Caney Creek Falls, DeSoto Falls, Kinlock Falls, and Little River Falls.
Are there free swimming holes in Alabama?
Yes. No fee on record for Kinlock Falls and Little River Falls. Each page cites its source.
Are any swimming holes in Alabama closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Caney Creek Falls, DeSoto Falls, Kinlock Falls, and Little River Falls. Each page has the dated detail.
