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
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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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