The Best Swimming in United States
Looking for the best swimming in United States? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around United States. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top swimming spots in and near United States
-
Newport Beach, California
Exploring the Arches at Little Corona del Mar
4.9Little Corona del Mar Beach is a secluded beach located on Poppy Avenue across Ocean Boulevard in Corona del Mar. Known as one of the less crowded beaches in the area, this spot is the perfect place to chill for the day or photograph a sunset. You will find plenty of free street parking in the ne...Read more -
Lowman, Idaho
Soak in Kirkham Hot Springs
4.6Soaking in Kirkham is like soaking in a dream. Numerous geothermal springs of varying temperature await at the bottom of a small wooden staircase. Hot water pours over the cliff into pools below and literally feels like a natural shower. If that's not enough, enjoy the rush and beauty of the Paye...Read more -
Pioneer, California
Camping at The Pots
4.2This fantastic camping or chilling spot has beautiful granite pools and slides of all sizes. The area consists of a river flowing over a granite slab creating pools some of which are over ten feet deep. The water cascades down the granite in small water falls. The area is located next to Silver L...Read more -
Greenfield, California
Adventure at Arroyo Seco
4.6This off-the-beaten-trail adventure has a little bit of everything for everyone, and is as challenging as you make it. Many just make it about a mile down to the river for a leisurely day of relaxing, swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying a few cold beverages. Others embark on a 7+ mile adventure up...Read more -
Park County, Wyoming
Hike to Soak in the Boiling River
4.21.25 miBoiling River Hot Springs is an awesome year-round place to experience the geo-thermal energy of Yellowstone in a more personal way. The Boiling River emerges out of a spring at boiling temperature and cascades down to the banks of the Gardiner, where they intercept and form a series of pools whi...Read more -
Lee, Florida
Swim and Cliff Jump at Madison Blue Springs
4.6This natural spring is easily one of the best hidden gems in Florida. The pool of water is crystal clear for swimming, scuba-diving, and jumping in from off on a cliff to the side. The water is also about 70 degrees - a perfect compliment to the hot, humid climate of Florida. A rip current in the...Read more -
Descanso, California
Hiking to the 3-Sisters Falls
4.9Although this hike is not very long (in terms of distance) it will be a workout nonetheless...as possibly one of the harder hikes in all of San Diego. Start out earlier in the day for a less strenuous trip and be prepared to drink a LOT of water. The path is fairly well marked and at certain poin...Read more -
San Diego, California
Explore La Jolla Cove
4.8La Jolla Cove is one of the most photographed beaches in San Diego, located on the coast just south of Torrey Pines Natural Reserve. La Jolla Cove is also one of the best spots in San Diego for snorkeling and scuba diving. This calm cove is ecologically protected with many animals making their ho...Read more -
Johnson City, Texas
Explore Pedernales Falls
4.80.6 mi / 104 ft gainPedernales Falls drops 50 feet in elevation over 3,000 feet of titled, layered steps of limestone along the Pedernales River in Blanco County. In order to reach the falls you must enter Pedernales Falls State Park and follow the park road until the very end. There you'll find a parking lot and it...Read more -
Wimberley, Texas
Cliff Jump at Jacob's Well
5.0Jacob's well is a 12 foot opening that goes 23 feet deep in a riverbed in central Texas and makes for an awesome spot to escape the summer heat. Once you reach the parking lot there are signs that direct you on the very shot walk to the riverbed. The underwater cave is situated below a rock face ...Read more -
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
4.6No matter the time of year, if you are going to be anywhere near Steamboat Springs, Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a can’t-miss experience. Steamboat is known primarily as a ski resort, but the area also offers amazing hikes and fishing in the summer, and top-notch leaf-peeping in the fall. Add a...Read more -
Pollock Pines, United States
Hiking the Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail at Sly Park
4.0The Jenkinson Lake Loop Trail runs along Jenkinson Lake, making for an easy, shaded, and well-marked hike that the entire family can enjoy. The full loop is over eight miles, but can be easily modified into a shorter trip, as well.Along the way, you will see a variety of activities along the lake...Read more -
Felton, California
Hike to the Garden of Eden Swimming Hole
3.8Are the beaches of Santa Cruz too cold to swim in? Of course they are. But this swimming hole has your back. The Bay Area isn't blessed with a bounty of freely accessible, dog-friendly swimming holes. The Garden of Eden, just off Route 9 in the Henry Cowell Redwoods is one of them. Park on the si...Read more -
Big Sur, California
Explore the Big Sur River Gorge
4.51 miIf you are in the Big Sur area during the summer, exploring the Big Sur River Gorge is a must! The gorge is located in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, and your closest parking will be day use parking lot 3. The trailhead to the gorge can be found at the northeast end of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park C...Read more -
Millard County, Utah
Take a Dip in the Meadow Hot Springs
3.8These hot springs are located on private property but the owner allows anyone to come and take a dip. You can camp overnight and also have fires in the several pits near the pools. He just asks all the visitors to keep it cleaner than they found it and Leave No Trace of course. There are 3 differ...Read more -
San Diego, California
Explore Sunset Cliffs Open Ceiling Cave
0.5 miStarting from you parking spot on the street you will see it right away. Then look to the right in the small bay--to the right of it you'll see a small place to climb down. There is no rope so be careful when scaling it. Walk south until you hit the reef wall and walk along it until you get aroun...Read more
Quick links
- The best hiking trails in United States
- The best backpacking in United States
- The best camping in United States
- Top adventures in United States
More United States Destinations
- California
- Colorado
- New York
- Oregon
- Arizona
- Utah
- North Carolina
- Massachusetts
- Texas
- Washington
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- Tennessee
- Florida
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Virginia
- Maine
- Connecticut
- Wyoming
- Montana
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Pennsylvania
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Maryland
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Alaska
- South Carolina
- West Virginia
- Hawaii
- Iowa
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Kansas
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Delaware
- Nebraska
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- North Dakota
- District of Columbia