Vermont · Swimming Holes

Foster’s Hole

Swim: allowed. From Stowe village, Mountain Road to Notch Brook Road; community sources describe roadside pull-off parking along Notch Brook Road (no formal lot) and a short walk down stone steps to the pool. Verify parking striping and neighbor clearance on arrival—do not block driveways. Cold mountain brook with a small falls into a deep pocket—confirm depth before jumping. Slippery rock; water shoes help. No lifeguards; keep children within reach.

Notch Brook’s quick Stowe classic—short walk from Mountain Road.

Stowe · Lamoille County

First Time Here

From Stowe village, Mountain Road to Notch Brook Road; community sources describe roadside pull-off parking along Notch Brook Road (no formal lot) and a short walk down stone steps to the pool. Verify parking striping and neighbor clearance on arrival—do not block driveways.

Cold mountain brook with a small falls into a deep pocket—confirm depth before jumping. Slippery rock; water shoes help. No lifeguards; keep children within reach.

Flow, posting, and neighbor context change with the season—use this page as orientation, then verify on site.

Should You Go

Good for

  • Visitors comfortable with cold moving water and natural, uneven footing
  • Groups that will read Conditions then still judge each access on site
  • People willing to follow posted access and neighbor context

Skip if

  • You need lifeguards or a managed pool
  • High water or storms make you uneasy—wait for another day
  • You want lifeguarded water and zero ambiguity about rules before you arrive

Safety on site

Cold mountain brook with a small falls into a deep pocket—confirm depth before jumping. Slippery rock; water shoes help. No lifeguards; keep children within reach. This guide is independent—posted rules and land managers always win; verify access the day you visit.

Map & Trail

From Stowe village, Mountain Road to Notch Brook Road; community sources describe roadside pull-off parking along Notch Brook Road (no formal lot) and a short walk down stone steps to the pool. Verify parking striping and neighbor clearance on arrival—do not block driveways. Driving directions target that Notch Brook Road pull-off context—match the shoulder you see, not a coordinate in the pool.

  • Natural river access—footing and posting change with season and weather.
  • Confirm trail names, distances, and seasonal closures against official sources when you can.

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