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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.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3
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VTTieredBig Falls
North Troy, Vermont
A short walk in North Troy to a high-volume Missisquoi River waterfall and gorge overlook.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4
VTPlungeBingham Falls
Stowe, Vermont
A popular short-hike waterfall near Stowe with a dramatic gorge and slick rock.
Walk: mediumTrail: moderateParking: trailheadCrowd: 4
VTRiverBolton Potholes
Bolton, Vermont
Brook cascades. Walk-in from the parking area.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateWading / shallowDist: short
VTRiverBristol Falls
Bristol, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended
VTGorge poolBrockways Mills Gorge
Rockingham, Vermont
Gorge pools. Trail access (5-10 minutes).
Walk: shortTrail: hardParking: trailheadNot recommended
VTCascadeCady Falls Swimming Hole
Morrisville, Vermont
Cascade drop. Trail access (15-25 minutes one way).
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: trailheadNot recommended
VTGorge poolCavendish Gorge
Cavendish, Vermont
Gorge pools. Limited shoulder parking—Arrive early or carpool.
Walk: mediumTrail: moderateParking: confirmed / officialNot recommended
VTGorge poolClarendon Gorge
Clarendon, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: mediumTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended
VTRiverThe Cornfield Swimming Hole
Brattleboro, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended
VTRiverDog River Jacuzzi Natural Area
Berlin, Vermont
Dog River Jacuzzi is a small, unofficial river-pool swim near Berlin with allowed parking at the fire department lot.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possible
VTQuarryDorset Quarry
Dorset, Vermont
Quarry water. Check posted parking and respect neighbors.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommended
VTGorge poolEast Middlebury Gorge
Middlebury, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offNot recommended
VTGorge poolHuntington Gorge
Richmond, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4
VTRiverMad River Path, West Greenway
Waitsfield, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: trailheadNot recommended
VTRiverRainbow Rock Swimming Hole
Chester, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowDist: short
VTQuarryRock River Swimming Holes
Newfane, Vermont
Check the Rock River access website for current corridor notes.
Trail: moderateParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedDist: short
VTRiverSalmon Hole (West River)
Jamaica, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedDist: short
VTRiverTrout River Falls
Montgomery, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4Wading / shallow
VTRiverTwenty-Foot Hole
Reading, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowDist: short
VTLake beachWrightsville Reservoir
Middlesex, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedDist: short
VTPlungeBartlett Falls
Bristol, Vermont
A classic roadside Bristol waterfall and swimming hole with deep water, jump culture, and big summer crowds.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4
VTCascadeButtermilk Falls
Ludlow, Vermont
Three-tier Falls Brook cascade near Ludlow with short roadside access, cold pools, and slick ledges.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
VTTieredLye Brook Falls
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.…
Trail: moderateParking: trailheadNot recommendedDist: medium
VTTieredMoss Glen Falls
Stowe, Vermont
A popular Stowe waterfall with a short hike, roadside parking, and a dramatic multi-tier drop.
Trail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4Not recommended
VTCascadeMoss Glen Falls (Granville)
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…
Trail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4Not recommended
VTCascadeMoss Glen Falls (Stowe)
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…
Trail: easyParking: trailheadNot recommendedDist: short
VTCascadeOld City Falls
Strafford, Vermont
Forest cascade. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 2Wading / shallow
VTGorge poolSterling Gorge Falls
Stowe, Vermont
A short Stowe interpretive-gorge walk with multiple Sterling Brook cascades, steep edges, and slick rock.
Trail: moderateParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Not recommended
VTCascadeTexas Falls
Hancock, Vermont
Forest cascade. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedDist: medium
VTTieredThundering Brook Falls
Killington, Vermont
An easy accessible boardwalk walk in Killington to a dramatic waterfall viewing platform.
Trail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4Not recommended
VTTieredWarren Falls
Warren, Vermont
Roadside Mad River cascade in Warren with cold pools, polished ledges, and heavy summer use.
Trail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possibleDist: shortAdams Hole
Danville, Vermont
An unofficial Joes Brook swimming hole with a small pull-off and short walk.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4Alburgh Dunes Swim Beach
Alburgh, Vermont
A sandy Lake Champlain state-park beach with easy public access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4Arlington Green
Arlington, Vermont
A Batten Kill swimming spot under a classic covered bridge in West Arlington.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4Arthur Buck River Access
Moretown, Vermont
A public Winooski River access in Moretown with a short path from Route 2.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4Bayside Beach
Colchester, Vermont
A free public Malletts Bay beach with a real lot, bathhouse, seasonal lifeguards, and town water testing.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Bellows Falls Playground and Pool
Bellows Falls, Vermont
A municipal Bellows Falls pool and recreation facility for hot-weather family swimming, not a natural water spot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Bellows Falls River Access
Bellows Falls, Vermont
A downtown Connecticut River access point with stairs and a concrete path just downstream of the Bellows Falls Dam.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 2Benson's Hole
Manchester, Vermont
A small Manchester brook pool and cascade reached by a short scramble from a bridge-side pull-off.
Walk: shortTrail: moderateCrowd: 2Wading / shallowBig Falls Eddy
North Troy, Vermont
A safer public pool below Big Falls of the Missisquoi, reached from River Road by a short walk past the gate.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Bomoseen State Park Swim Beach
Castleton, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleBoulder Beach Swim Area
Groton, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleBranbury State Park Swim Beach
Salisbury, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Brewster River Gorge
Jeffersonville, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowBrighton State Park Swim Area
Island Pond, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleBristol Ledges
Bristol, Vermont
Quarry water. Check posted parking and respect neighbors.
Walk: longerTrail: moderateParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 2Broad Brook River Access
Sharon, Vermont
Brook cascades. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4Burton Island Swim Beach
St. Albans, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Check posted parking and respect neighbors.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowButton Bay State Park Pool
Ferrisburgh, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedCamp Plymouth State Park Swim Beach
Ludlow, Vermont
Brook cascades. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedCharlotte Town Beach
Charlotte, Vermont
Freshwater town beach on Lake Champlain with a conservative shoreline pin.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Chester Recreation Area
Chester, Vermont
A freshwater recreation area with a conservative road-edge pin and a short walk to the water.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Circle Current
Lincoln, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4Congdon's Point
Chittenden, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadWading / shallowCotys Hole
Castleton, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Parking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 2Wading / shallowCrystal Falls
Montgomery, Vermont
Forest cascade. Trail access (2-5 minutes on a short path from the bridge lot).
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 2Crystal Lake State Park Swim Beach
Barton, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleDebanville Access at Lyman Falls State Park
Guildhall, Vermont
Freshwater river-access point in the Connecticut River / Lyman Falls area with conservative access pinning.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Deep Rocks
East Poultney, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowDelta Park Beach
Colchester, Vermont
A quieter Colchester freshwater swim stop at Delta Park on Lake Champlain.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDerby Beach House
Derby, Vermont
Freshwater public beach house on Lake Salem with a conservative lakeside pin and town beach context.
Parking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowDevil's Gorge
Clarendon, Vermont
Gorge pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: mediumTrail: moderateParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDog River Jacuzzi Natural Area
Northfield, Vermont
Freshwater river swimming hole with official access from Vermont River Conservancy and a conservative parking pin.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Dog Team Tavern Hole
Middlebury, Vermont
Brook cascades. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Parking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowElmore State Park Swim Beach
Elmore, Vermont
Sandy beach. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialSwim possibleEmerald Lake Swim Area
East Dorset, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedEnosburg Falls River Access Park
Enosburg Falls, Vermont
Freshwater river-access park on the Missisquoi with a conservative access pin.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Fairlee Town Beach
Fairlee, Vermont
Freshwater town beach on the Lake Fairlee / Upper Valley side with a conservative water pin.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Falls of Lana
Salisbury, Vermont
A short walk near Lake Dunmore to a layered Sucker Brook cascade and classic Vermont waterfall view.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4Floating Bridge
Brookfield, Vermont
Brook cascades. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowLittle River State Park Swim Beach
Waterbury, Vermont
Brook cascades. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedLongley Bridge
Troy, Vermont
Brook cascades. Trail access (Two to three minutes from a bridge-side pull-off down to the water.).
Trail: very easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 2Wading / shallowMaidstone State Park Swim Beach
Maidstone, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedMaple Street Pool
Essex Junction, Vermont
Freshwater municipal pool in Essex Junction with a conservative park-and-pool pin.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowMarble Street Quarry
West Rutland, Vermont
Quarry water. Limited shoulder parking—Arrive early or carpool.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 4Middlebury Town Pool
Middlebury, Vermont
Freshwater municipal pool with a conservative town-center pin and easy village access.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowMiles Pond Beach and Recreation Area
Concord, Vermont
Freshwater beach and recreation area on Miles Pond with a conservative lake-side pin.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Molly's Falls Pond Swim Area
Cabot, Vermont
Pond edge. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowMooretown Beach
Moretown, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 2Moretown Gorge
Moretown, Vermont
Gorge pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4New Haven River Upper Pools
Bristol, Vermont
New Haven River Upper Pools are the quieter river pockets upstream of Bartlett Falls, with ledgy shelves, small slides, and a less concentrated feel than the…
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowDist: shortNiquette Bay State Park Swim Area
Colchester, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDist: shortNoname Hole
Arlington, Vermont
Brook cascades. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4North Beach
Burlington, Vermont
A classic Burlington freshwater beach with paid parking and broad sandy shoreline.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowNorth Branch Cascades Trail
Worcester, Vermont
Brook cascades. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: easyParking: trailheadWading / shallowDist: shortNorth Hero State Park Swim Beach
North Hero, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowNorthfield Memorial Park Pool
Northfield, Vermont
Freshwater town pool at Memorial Park with a conservative municipal pin and easy downtown access.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowNorthwood Pool and Recreation Area
Rutland, Vermont
Freshwater municipal pool and recreation area with conservative park pin and town access context.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowNulhegan Pond Access
Brunswick, Vermont
Freshwater access near the Nulhegan basin with a conservative access-point pin.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Oakledge Park Beach
Burlington, Vermont
A south-end Burlington lake beach setup with park parking and easy shoreline access.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowOsgood Brook Culvert
East Randolph, Vermont
Brook cascades. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 2Wading / shallowPikes Falls (Natural Area)
Jamaica, Vermont
Pikes Falls is a short set of drops on the North Branch of Ball Mountain Brook in Jamaica, Vermont, in the town Pikes Falls Natural Area. It is a common road…
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowDist: shortPinch Rock River Access
South Royalton, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 2Wading / shallowPittsford Recreation Area
Pittsford, Vermont
Freshwater town recreation area with a conservative lake-side beach pin and town access context.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowPlainfield Paddlers Access
Plainfield, Vermont
Freshwater river access on the Winooski with conservative access-point pinning.
Trail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowPoland Covered Bridge River Access
Cambridge, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDist: shortPowers Park
Lyndonville, Vermont
Freshwater park and recreation area in Lyndonville with a conservative municipal pin.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowPunch Bowl Swimming Hole
Waitsfield, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDist: shortPutney Town Pool
Putney, Vermont
Freshwater town pool with a conservative municipal pin and walkable village context.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowQuechee Gorge Swimming Area
Quechee, Vermont
Gorge pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: moderateParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDist: mediumReading Hole
Reading, Vermont
Brook cascades. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4Wading / shallowRed Rocks
South Burlington, Vermont
Quarry water. Trail access (Ten to fifteen minutes from the parking area down the wooded trails to the rocky swim shoreline.).
Trail: easyParking: trailheadWading / shallowDist: shortRed Rocks Park Beach
South Burlington, Vermont
A freshwater Lake Champlain swim area inside South Burlington's Red Rocks Park.
Trail: easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDist: shortRicker Pond Swim Beach
Groton, Vermont
Pond edge. Dedicated parking lot.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowRiverside Park
Warren, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDist: shortRossetti Beach
Colchester, Vermont
A quieter Colchester trail-to-beach swim stop with a short walk from the lot.
Trail: very easyParking: trailheadWading / shallowDist: shortSand Bar State Park Swim Beach
Milton, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedDist: shortSand Hill Recreation Site and Pool
Essex, Vermont
Freshwater recreation-site pool with a conservative Essex town pin and park access context.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Saxtons River Access
Westminster, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Check posted parking and respect neighbors.
Trail: easyParking: confirmed / officialWading / shallowDist: shortScott Bridge
Townshend, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 2Wading / shallowSilver Lake State Park Swim Beach
Barnard, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedDist: shortStickney River Corridor Easement
Rockingham, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 2Wading / shallowStillwater State Park Swim Beach
Groton, Vermont
Lake shoreline. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialNot recommendedDist: shortStoughton Pond Recreation Area
Westminster, Vermont
Freshwater state-park swim area with a conservative reservoir-beach pin and official campground context.
Trail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Wading / shallowStowe Pinnacle Brook Pools
Stowe, Vermont
Stowe Pinnacle Brook Pools pair a classic Stowe Hollow hike day with cold brook pools and rock ledges along the lower trail corridor. This one works best as…
Trail: moderateParking: trailheadNot recommendedDist: shortSwinging Bridge
Clarendon, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offWading / shallowDist: shortThe Gorge (Stowe area)
Stowe, Vermont
The Gorge in the Stowe area is
Trail: moderateParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4Wading / shallowThe Ledges (Harriman Reservoir)
Wilmington, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
Trail: moderateParking: trailheadWading / shallowDist: mediumThe Mill (Minister Brook)
Worcester, Vermont
Brook cascades. Roadside pull-off access—Use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
Trail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 2Wading / shallow