Beard Recreation Park
Johnson, Vermont
A very easy-access Johnson river swim with on-site parking, a short path, and a broad Gihon pool beside the covered bridge.
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Johnson, Vermont
A very easy-access Johnson river swim with on-site parking, a short path, and a broad Gihon pool beside the covered bridge.
North Troy, Vermont
A short walk in North Troy to a high-volume Missisquoi River waterfall and gorge overlook.
Stowe, Vermont
A popular short-hike waterfall near Stowe with a dramatic gorge and slick rock.
Bolton, Vermont
Brook cascades. Walk-in from the parking area.
Bristol, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Rockingham, Vermont
Gorge pools. Trail access (5-10 minutes).
Morrisville, Vermont
Cascade drop. Trail access (15-25 minutes one way).
Cavendish, Vermont
Gorge pools. Limited shoulder parking—Arrive early or carpool.
Clarendon, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Brattleboro, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Berlin, Vermont
Dog River Jacuzzi is a small, unofficial river-pool swim near Berlin with allowed parking at the fire department lot.
Dorset, Vermont
Quarry water. Check posted parking and respect neighbors.
Middlebury, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Richmond, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Waitsfield, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Chester, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Newfane, Vermont
Check the Rock River access website for current corridor notes.
Jamaica, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Montgomery, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Reading, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Middlesex, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Bristol, Vermont
A classic roadside Bristol waterfall and swimming hole with deep water, jump culture, and big summer crowds.
Ludlow, Vermont
Three-tier Falls Brook cascade near Ludlow with short roadside access, cold pools, and slick ledges.
Manchester, Vermont
Swimming is not recommended. Lye Brook Falls is a tall seasonal Manchester waterfall reached by a moderate forest hike in the Green Mountain National Forest.…
Stowe, Vermont
A popular Stowe waterfall with a short hike, roadside parking, and a dramatic multi-tier drop.
Granville, Vermont
Moss Glen Falls in Granville Gulf is the roadside-friendly waterfall that many Route 100 drivers stop for, with a short trail and a dramatic mossy drop tucke…
Stowe, Vermont
Moss Glen Falls in Stowe is one of the quickest big-payoff waterfall walks in Vermont, with a short trail, a wide multi-tier drop, and easy pairing with a St…
Strafford, Vermont
Forest cascade. Dedicated parking lot.
Stowe, Vermont
A short Stowe interpretive-gorge walk with multiple Sterling Brook cascades, steep edges, and slick rock.
Hancock, Vermont
Forest cascade. Dedicated parking lot.
Killington, Vermont
An easy accessible boardwalk walk in Killington to a dramatic waterfall viewing platform.
Warren, Vermont
Roadside Mad River cascade in Warren with cold pools, polished ledges, and heavy summer use.
Danville, Vermont
An unofficial Joes Brook swimming hole with a small pull-off and short walk.
Alburgh, Vermont
A sandy Lake Champlain state-park beach with easy public access.
Arlington, Vermont
A Batten Kill swimming spot under a classic covered bridge in West Arlington.
Moretown, Vermont
A public Winooski River access in Moretown with a short path from Route 2.
Colchester, Vermont
A free public Malletts Bay beach with a real lot, bathhouse, seasonal lifeguards, and town water testing.
Bellows Falls, Vermont
A municipal Bellows Falls pool and recreation facility for hot-weather family swimming, not a natural water spot.
Bellows Falls, Vermont
A downtown Connecticut River access point with stairs and a concrete path just downstream of the Bellows Falls Dam.
Manchester, Vermont
A small Manchester brook pool and cascade reached by a short scramble from a bridge-side pull-off.
North Troy, Vermont
A safer public pool below Big Falls of the Missisquoi, reached from River Road by a short walk past the gate.
Castleton, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Groton, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Salisbury, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Jeffersonville, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Island Pond, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Bristol, Vermont
Quarry water. Check posted parking and respect neighbors.
Sharon, Vermont
Brook cascades. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.