New Hampshire Swimming Holes
New Hampshire has 4 named swimming holes on record across 2 counties. Types include rivers and creek pools. 1 needs 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 River | Access 0.8 mi hike, paved road | Fee White Mountain National Forest recreation day-use fee / pass (year-round fee site) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee No Wildcat River access fee; Town of Jackson parking rules (fines up to $50 for violations). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development River | Access paved road | Fee White Mountain National Forest recreation day-use fee / pass when the site is open (self-serve pay station) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Creek pool | Access paved road | Fee No separate day-use fee for The Basin pullouts; other Franconia Notch attractions (Flume, tram historically) have. | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (1)
- The Basin: Peter Rivera, CC BY 2.0
Common questions
Where are the swimming holes in New Hampshire?
4 named swimming holes are on record: Diana's Baths Pools, Jackson Falls, Lower Falls, and The Basin.
Are any swimming holes in New Hampshire closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Diana's Baths Pools, Jackson Falls, Lower Falls, and The Basin. Each page has the dated detail.
