Map — Cavendish Gorge | New England Swimming Holes

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Recreation summaries for **Cavendish Gorge** on the **Black River** describe short foot access near the historic hydropower corridor off **VT Route 131** (parking and posting change—read **Cavendish Connects** and any DEC or utility signage the day you visit). Coordinates follow the USGS monitoring point on the Black River in Cavendish so maps stay reproducible—compare with any trailhead lot you prefer after scouting. Respect utility and DEC closures; hydropower neighbors change posting without warning.

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Buttermilk FallsSwim: allowed. Three-tier waterfall on Falls Brook near Ludlow—roadside parking, a roughly half-mile walk, and clear pools at each drop, with slick rock and changing flow after rain.View guide →
Brockways Mills GorgeSwim: not recommended. Regional trip reports describe a **circular parking area on Brockways Mills Road** at the Williams River dam and cascade complex in **Rockingham** (Windham County), with a short steep path to mid- and lower-pool views. Stay clear of dam infrastructure, penstocks, and any posted utility zones. **Primary map coordinates** use the published trailhead / parking GPS from regional waterfall references (not the USGS streamgage pin). Cold water; slick rock on steep banks. Current increases after rain; keep distance from dam works. No lifeguards—supervise children closely and do not assume calm surface water means safe depth.View guide →
Clarendon GorgeSwim: not recommended. **Lower Clarendon Gorge** on the Mill River is Vermont **FPR** public land (listed as Lower Clarendon Gorge State Park / State Forest depending on the official page). Vermont River Conservancy summaries describe parking along **Gorge Road** and a foot approach on an old roadbed toward the river—confirm the current **fpr.vermont.gov** trail map, gate status, and any seasonal closures before you go. Coordinates center **Gorge Road** in East Clarendon as a road reference—parking may be spread along the shoulder, so read each sign before you stop. Cold water and powerful hydraulics are possible after rain; wet schist and ledges stay slippery. There are no lifeguards. Cliff jumping is a personal risk choice—verify depth and hazards yourself. Supervise children closely and stay within your group’s skill level.View guide →
Salmon Hole (West River)Swim: allowed. Salmon Hole is a developed swimming beach on the West River inside **Jamaica State Park** (commonly listed near **48 Salmon Hole Lane**, Jamaica). Pay park day-use fees and follow **Vermont State Parks** hours, parking, and posted swim rules. Coordinates match the published **48 Salmon Hole Lane** park entrance—match the entrance gate and signage in the field. Cold moving river water; current and depth shift after rain. Wet rock and cobble stay slippery. Lifeguards are **not** guaranteed—treat as open river. Stay inside posted swim areas, supervise children within reach, and follow all park signage.View guide →
Dorset QuarrySwim: allowed. Flooded marble quarry off Vermont Route 30 near Dorset: managed summer season, waiver required, short walk from parking to deep cold water, rock ledges and vertical walls—no lifeguards, posted rules include no diving and no unaccompanied minors; jumping is often described in travel coverage but is not framed as permitted in the operator’s posted rules.View guide →
Rock River Swimming HolesSwim: allowed. Neighbor-run guide (rockrivervt.com) points to signed recreation pull-offs on Vermont Route 30 near Depot Road on the Dummerston side; short rocky trail (~5–10 minutes) to pools along Rock River. Parking is limited on warm weekends—use only marked pull-offs and respect driveways between the road and the river. Mountain-fed pools with slick ledges; flow can rise fast after rain. Mixed-use and clothing-optional customs exist upstream—read the site guidelines before you go. No lifeguards; cold water year-round.View guide →