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Lower Ammonoosuc Falls
Bath, New Hampshire
A big classic Wild Ammonoosuc swim-and-scenic stop in Bath near the Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4
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NHPoolSwiftwater Falls
Bath, New Hampshire
A block-style Wild Ammonoosuc River falls under Bath's historic Swiftwater Covered Bridge, with a big swimming pool.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3
NHPoolLower Falls (Albany)
Albany, New Hampshire
The iconic Swift River ledge-and-pool swim stop on the Kancamagus Highway in Albany.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 4
NHPoolFranconia Falls
Lincoln, New Hampshire
A ~6.5 mi RT Pemi Wilderness hike to a natural granite-slide-and-pool system from Lincoln Woods on the Kancamagus.
Walk: longerTrail: moderateParking: trailheadCrowd: 3
NHTieredThe Basin
Lincoln, New Hampshire
A glacially carved granite pothole on the Pemigewasset River in Franconia Notch. Not a swim spot.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3
NHGorge poolSculptured Rocks
Groton, New Hampshire
A short carved-granite Cockermouth River gorge in Groton, a NH State Parks natural area.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offSwim possible
NHRiverEmerald Pool
Chatham, New Hampshire
A famous green plunge pool on Charles Brook at the foot of the Baldface Circle Trail in Chatham.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4
NHTieredJackson Falls
Jackson, New Hampshire
An iconic series of Wildcat Brook ledges and pools right through Jackson village on NH 16B.
Walk: mediumTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4
NHTieredRocky Gorge Scenic Area
Albany, New Hampshire
A classic Kancamagus stop where the Swift River cuts a narrow polished gorge — viewing only at the gorge itself.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: trailheadCrowd: 3Agassiz Basin
Woodstock, New Hampshire
A short-walk gorge of potholes and small pools on Moosilauke Brook in North Woodstock; also known as Indian Leap.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Ahern State Park Beach
Laconia, New Hampshire
A quieter lake swim on Lake Winnisquam inside undeveloped Ahern State Park in Laconia.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Albee Beach
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
A small neighborhood-scale Wolfeboro town beach on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Avery-Crouse Beach
Bristol, New Hampshire
A small Bristol town beach on Newfound Lake.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Bartlett Beach
Laconia, New Hampshire
A small Laconia town beach on Paugus Bay / Lake Winnipesaukee.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Bastin's Pool
Shelburne, New Hampshire
A quieter Androscoggin-corridor river pool in Shelburne, NH.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Bear Brook State Park Beach
Allenstown, New Hampshire
The main day-use swim beach at Bear Brook State Park on Catamount Pond in Allenstown.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Beard Creek
Hillsborough, New Hampshire
A small lesser-known creek stop along Beard Road in Hillsborough, NH.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Big Eddy and Little Eddy
Albany, New Hampshire
Classic Kancamagus Swift River swim stops near Passaconaway; granite-rimmed pools with real current.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 4Breeder Pool
Bartlett, New Hampshire
A lesser-known White Mountains river pool; read posted signs before using.
Walk: shortTrail: very easyParking: roadside / pull-offCrowd: 3Brewster Beach
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
A Wolfeboro town beach on Lake Winnipesaukee with sandy entry and a quiet day-use feel.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Bucklin Beach
New London, New Hampshire
A small New London town beach on Little Lake Sunapee with a calm, family-friendly shoreline.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Carry Beach
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
A quiet Wolfeboro town beach on Back Bay off Lake Winnipesaukee.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Cascade Park
Woodstock, New Hampshire
A small North Woodstock village-park swim stop with a ledge-and-pool feel in the Western White Mountains.
Walk: mediumTrail: very easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3Center Harbor Town Beach
Center Harbor, New Hampshire
Center Harbor's small village beach on the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Walk: shortTrail: easyParking: confirmed / officialCrowd: 3