Best Swimming Holes From Brattleboro
Brattleboro is one of the best southern Vermont bases for river swimming, especially if you want a mix of quick local dips and longer West River outings. This page keeps the focus on real swimming spots you can plan around from town.
Some are easy afternoon stops, while others work better as a Route 30 or day-trip add-on. Open each guide before you go for parking limits, cold-water cautions, and posted rules that can change the feel fast in summer.
Rank 1: Cornfield Swimming Hole — Brattleboro
Viewing only, not a swim stop
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic.
- Can you swim?
- No swimming. View only
- Walk
- 3-5 min
Rank 2: Rock River Swimming Holes — Newfane
Viewing only, not a swim stop
Check the Rock River access website for current corridor notes.
- Can you swim?
- No swimming. View only
- Walk
- About fifteen to twenty-five minutes each way on unpaved trails from the VT 30 pull-offs to the main swim pools
Rank 3: Salmon Hole (West River) — Jamaica
Viewing only, not a swim stop
Rocky river pools. Dedicated parking lot.
- Can you swim?
- No swimming. View only
- Walk
- Five to fifteen minutes from a allowed pull-off down to the river pool
Rank 4: Jamaica State Park River Swim Area — Jamaica
Swimming hole in Vermont near Jamaica. Open the trip guide for access and conditions.
Rank 5: Green River Meadows — Guilford
Swimming hole in Vermont near Guilford. Open the trip guide for access and conditions.
Rank 6: Brockways Mills Gorge — Rockingham
Viewing only, not a swim stop
Gorge pools. Trail access (5-10 minutes).
- Can you swim?
- No swimming. View only
- Walk
- 5-10 min
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