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Lareau Swim Hole
Waitsfield, Vermont
Rocky river pools. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Waitsfield.
At a glance
Overview
Short roadside approach on the Mad River—plan for cold water, mixed use (waders, floaters, jumpers), and summer crowds. Swim: allowed. Easy Mad River stop of…
- Region
- Mad River Valley
- Water type
- River pool
Know before you go
Not wheelchair accessible
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Lareau Swim Hole is on the MAD RIVER directly across VT 100 from LAREAU FARM / AMERICAN FLATBREAD (5187-ish Main St, south of Waitsfield village center) in Waitsfield (Washington County). Park in the DEDICATED LOT on the west side of VT 100 at Lareau Farm -- do NOT park on the narrow shoulder. Walk the short footpath down to the grassy riverside lawn. Features: a SMALL SANDY BEACH, a GLACIAL JUMP ROCK into the deep upper pool, a shallow family section, and tubing rapids downstream. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED at this swim hole (local rule -- Lareau Farm / American Flatbread restrict dogs on the property). Very popular -- arrive early on hot summer weekends. Porta-potty on site in season. Mad River can rise fast after rain; check upstream Warren / Granville stream gage trends.
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