PENNSYLVANIA SWIMMING HOLES
(65 PLACES)
UPDATED 4/2009

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BLACKWELL AREA [3 PLACES] (BLAC)	PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS	WILLIAMSPORT, WELLSBORO, BLACKWELL, CEDAR RUN
STATE	PA
WATER	Varies-see below
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Swimming holes in creeks near Blackwell at the southern end of the very spectacular Pine Creek Canyon (aka "The Grand Canyon of PA") in the Tioga State Forest. If you canoe through the canyon (usually there is only enough water in the early spring), you may end your trip near here at Blackwell. See "DIRECTIONS" below for details. THERE ARE MANY RATTLESNAKES IN THE CENTRAL PA AREA, BE CAREFUL! DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS OR FEET ANYWHERE YOU CANNOT SEE FIRST, LIKE UNDER A ROCK OR LOG OR ON A LEDGE. SNAKE ALERT .
AREAS	Tioga State Forest, Pine Creek Canyon
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	None
FACILITIES	Toilet facilities at Rattlesnake Rock
ACTIVITIES	Swimming (Tubing, Canoeing on Pine Creek)
PHONE	Unknown
CAMPING	Camp north of here on the rim of the PA Grand Canyon at Leonard Harrison S.P. or Colton Point S.P. or camp south of here at Little Pine S.P. (Little Pine has nicest facilities and swimming beach on lake).
BATHING SUITS	Varies-see below
DIRECTIONS	From Wellsboro (on RT 6 in north central PA) go south on RT 287, then: STONY FORK [STON]: Several very scenic swimming holes in Stony Fork Creek. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3 , PHOTO 4. This description from a visitor in 2007:" At Little Falls, Stony Fork PA, the depth of the water here in the summer during the hot season is 7-10 feet deep. Great place for swimming, must be careful jumping because there are two large boulders in the water that are larger enough to stand on in the middle and keep you above water. Within Within 30 feet of Little Falls, downstream around the bend is another deep pool 6 to 8 feet deep during the summer season. From where the pull off is for Little Falls, go down the road less than a half a mile and there is a steep trail that goes over the bank. At the end of this trail is the prime jewel of the creek. Big Falls, Stony Fork PA. It is a deep azure colored hole that is rumored to be 35 to 85 feet deep. People jump off the tops of the pine trees around the hole into the water and never touch bottom. No one ever has." Bathing suits may be optional. To get here from Wellsboro, go south on RT 287 to Knapp then take SR 3008 west (right turn) to town of Stony Fork. In Stony Fork, go south on SR 3007 a short way to Draper and take the fork that goes off to the left (set your odometer here) this is no longer RT 3007, this is now Stony Fork Rd. Continue south on Stony Fork Rd, it becomes dirt, through a little area called Paint Run (see wooden building on left that says "Paint Run" on sign) a total of 4.8 miles where there is a pull-out on the right - park here. Follow the wide, obvious trail from this parking spot upstream to where the falls is. One swimming place is at the foot of this falls. There are several other falls and swimming places along this road. LAT, LON [NAD27]:lat=41.595,lon= -77.352 (source: measured-p) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 6/07/05. Updated 1/29/08. RATTLESNAKE ROCK [RATT]: Swimming hole in Pine Creek below large rock. Busy place, boat launch spot, fishing place, access to West Rim Pine Creek Canyon Trail, huge parking, toilets. PHOTO . To get here from Wellsboro, go south on RT 287 (past turn off to Stony Fork above) to Morris then take RT 414 west (right turn) to Blackwell (south end of Pine Creek Canyon). Continue through Blackwell on RT 414 a short distance where you can't miss seeing on the south side of road (left side) a very large parking area and a sign "Rattlesnake Rock". Park and take the foot path (not the boat launch road) across the West Rim Trail and down to Pine Creek. You will be at Rattlesnake Rock and the swimming place is here. May be jumping. Bathing suits customary, very busy place. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=41.5405,lon= -77.406 (source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 6/07/05. Updated 6/09/05. Family-Friendly Walden's Pond CEDAR RUN [CEDA]: Nice little swimming hole at foot of a small flat-rock falls where Mine Hole Run empties into Cedar Run. PHOTO. To get here from Blackwell (above), continue west on RT 414. Just before you get to the town of Cedar Run, take a very sharp right (north) turn on SR 4009 (small sign), Mine Hole Rd., (dirt). You will be running along Cedar Run - go about 2.3 miles to a small bridge where Mine Hole Run comes in. The swimming hole can be clearly seen from this bridge. Park before the bridge and take a rather indistinct (but short) trail down to the swimming hole. If you walk up the road to the right, the one that parallels Mine Hole Run, about 300 feet, then go down to Mine Hole Run, you will be on the edge of a little ravine where the creek rushes down chutes and falls in to a pool. Very pretty and possibly a swimming place IF you can clamber down the steep banks and IF is appears safe to swim there. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=41.5558,lon= -77.4583(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 6/07/05. Updated 6/09/05. Family-Friendly Walden's Pond
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 6/05
DATE UPDATED	6/9/2005

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BLUE HOLE BARRONVALE (BLUB)	PHOTO 1,PHOTO 2 TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	PITTSBURGH, SOMERSET
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=39.9733,lon= -79.2981(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Laurel Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Beautiful, small, crystal-clear swimming hole in scenic setting.
AREAS	Forbes S. F.
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	No
FACILITIES	None
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	Unknown
CAMPING	Nearby at Kooser S. P. and Laurel Hill S. P. (there is none at Laurel Ridge S. P. or Laurel Summit S. P. or Laurel Mountain S. P.)
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Pittsburgh, take I-70/76 (PA TPKE) east to the Somerset exit. From the Somerset exit, take RT 31 (W. Main St.) a short way west then RT 281 (New Centerville Rd.) southwest (through New Centerville and New Lexington) about 10.5 miles to Barronvale (the road is now called Scullton Rd.). In Barronvale, take Ream Rd. north 1 mile then jog right on Covered Bridge Rd. then quickly left on Fall Run Rd. (Here is a picture of the covered bridge . Go about 1 mile on Fall Run Rd. then turn right on Blue Hole Rd. (a definite clue) (gravel). Go about 1.3 miles on Blue Hole Rd. and ... guess what... a beautiful blue hole on the right (just before you get to Gary Run on the left, see a post on the right that says "Blue Hole").
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 5/2008
DATE UPDATED	5/28/2008

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BRANDYWINE (BRAN)	PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond
TOWNS	WILMINGTON (DE), CHADD'S FORD (PA)
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=39.8818,lon= -75.6025(source: Topozone ) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Brandywine Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Primarily a tubing/canoeing place, but also some swimming holes. (See also BRANDYWINE in Delaware)
AREAS	None
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	No
FACILITIES	None
ACTIVITIES	Tubing, Canoeing, Swimming
PHONE	Unknown
CAMPING	Unknown.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Chadd's Ford, PA (at the Brandywine Museum) on RT 1, go north on RT 100. There are some apparent parking areas and swimming holes along RT 100 here, before you get to RT 926. When you get to RT 926, continue north on RT 100 then bear left onto RT 3071 (called Brandywine Rd. or South Creek Rd.). Just before you get to RT 842 on the left is parking for a few cars. Follow the wooden steps down to the creek. Continue on a path 100 meters to a rope swing over the creek and another 100 meters to a wide spot for swimming. There's a picnic table and bench, too. If you turn left on RT 842, just after you cross the bridge over the river, there is a railroad track and a road on the left and some possible swimming places if you park and walk downstream along the railroad track.
CONFIDENCE	Pretty confident
VERIFIED	Partial, 5/99
DATE UPDATED	11/08/2005

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CHAPMAN S. P. (CHAP)	NO PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond
TOWNS	ERIE, WARREN
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=41.75008,lon= -79.17522 (source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	West Branch of Tionesta Creek
TYPE	Creek/Lake
DESCRIPTION	Official, lifeguarded swimming at sand beach on dammed, spring fed creek. Good clarity and real cold because of being spring fed! PARK WEB SITE.
AREAS	Chapman S. P., near Allegheny N. F.
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	Unknown
FACILITIES	All facilities
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	814-723-0250
CAMPING	Developed camping at site
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Warren, take RT 6 south to Clarendon. There is one traffic light in Clarendon. Turn west (right) at the light onto Railroad Street. Railroad Street becomes Chapman Dam Road just outside of town. The park is at the end of Chapman Dam Road. Chapman State Park, 4790 Chapman Dam Road, Clarendon, PA 16313.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	No
DATE UPDATED	1/28/2008

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CITY ISLAND BEACH (CITY)	LINK TO PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	HARRISBURG
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=40.25669,lon= -76.88981(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Susquehanna River
TYPE	River
DESCRIPTION	City Island Park is a Harrisburg City beach in the middle of the Susquehanna River reached by bridge. It has a swimming beach on the Susquehanna River and lots of other attractions including a scenic boat ride, miniature golf, minor league baseball and others. LINK TO WEB SITE.
AREAS	City Island Park
SANCTION	Official
FEE	Uncertain
FACILITIES	All facilities
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	717.255.3020
CAMPING	no
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	LINK TO DIRECTIONS.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
Not VERIFIED	no
DATE UPDATED	1/18/2007

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COOK FOREST S. P. (COOK)	PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 PHOTO 3 TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	MARIENVILLE, CLARION, COOKSBURG
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=41.32586,lon= -79.19111(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Clarion River
TYPE	River
DESCRIPTION	Very nice (and popular) water-play area along the beautiful Clarion River in Cook Forest S.P.. Lots of tubing and canoeing (rentals available locally) and playing in the water on a warm summer day. River is mostly pretty shallow but there are some waist-deep places where on could swim a bit. (There is also a swimming pool in the State Park.)
AREAS	Cook Forest S.P.
SANCTION	Official
FEE	None
FACILITIES	All facilities nearby
ACTIVITIES	Tubing, Canoeing, Swimming
PHONE	(814)744-8407
CAMPING	At site; Cook Forest S.P.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From I-80 east of Clarion at Brookville (Exit 78), take RT 36 north about 15 miles to Cook Forest S.P.. In the State Forest, drive along the Clarion River, park (legally) grab a tube and and jump in!
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 7/04
DATE UPDATED	7/8/2004

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DUTCH SPRINGS (DUTC)	SEE WEB SITE BELOW FOR PHOTOS TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	PHILADELPHIA, ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=40.7021, lon= -75.3203(source: DeLorme ) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Quarry
TYPE	Quarry
DESCRIPTION	From their web site www.dutchsprings.com "Dutch Springs Diving and Recreation Facility features a 47 acre freshwater lake which has been set up specifically for SCUBA diving with underwater platforms, submerged vehicles, aircraft, and other sights to see, and a variety of interesting fish life including rainbow trout, palamino trout, largemouth bass, bluegills, carp, and goldfish. For non divers, Dutch Springs is a place for picnicking, boating, swimming, and snorkeling."
AREAS	None
SANCTION	Official
FEE	Yes, see web site
FACILITIES	Yes
ACTIVITIES	Scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming
PHONE	See web site
CAMPING	At site.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Philadelphia Area, go north on Northeast Ext. to Lehigh Valley Exit; RT. 22 East to RT. 191 North. See web site for more directions.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	no
DATE UPDATED	9/16/2003

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FAIRHOPE AREA [2 PLACES] (FAIA)	PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS	BEDFORD, CUMBERLAND (MD), HYNDMAN, FAIRHOPE (MD)
STATE	PA
WATER	Wills Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Several swimming holes in the scenic Wills Creek. For details, see DIRECTIONS below.
AREAS	None
SANCTION	Varies-see below
FEE	None
FACILITIES	None
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	None
CAMPING	Primitive camping at Goosebury (no facilities). Otherwise at Shawnee S.P.
BATHING SUITS	Customary
DIRECTIONS	From Bedford (a PA Tpke exit is here) go west on RT 30 a short distance then south on RT 96 to Hyndman to the red flashing light. Turn right at the light then make the first left onto Church St. (also known as Fairhope Rd.). Then: GOOSEBERRY RECREATION AREA [GOOS]: Swimming hole in Wills Creek, established place, dirt beach. A long-time user says: "Very nice country setting, great place to get away for a relaxing day at the ole' swimmin' hole. Nice family place." Informal camping at site - right by the road, no facilities, no fee. PHOTO. To get here from Hyndman, follow Fairhope Rd. about 2.5 miles. The recreation area and swimming hole are clearly visible on the left. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=39.83214,lon= -78.74909(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 4/04. Updated 4/04. Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip FAIRHOPE [FAIR]: A series of small holes in a clear, cool creek which fall over 6 foot waterfall into 7 foot deep pool. Apparently the result of blasting for a railroad bed, which is very nearby. DANGERS associated with this hole are several: You have to walk across a railroad track and if you don't cross at the right place (see directions below) you could be trapped if a train comes by. The creek has a very steep gradient and is dangerous when there is lots of water in it. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3 , PHOTO 4 , PHOTO 5. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=39.84326,lon= -78.79979(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, continue on Fairhope Rd to the town of Fairhope to the railroad crossing. Drive (carefully) across the tracks and turn immediately left onto a dirt road by the tracks and go a short way to a wide parking area. Park here and walk up stream on the same side of the tracks, then: CROSS THE TRACKS - OBSERVING THIS CAUTION: You MUST cross the railroad tracks at the right place. Crossing too early puts you on a narrow ledge high above the creek with no room to avoid a coming train which you might not see (because of a sharp curve) or might not hear (because of the waterfall)! Walk about 50 yards up stream PAST the first place where you might be tempted to cross the tracks. Go to the sign for the "Fiber Optic Cable Crossing". Here there is room to cross safely and a path that leads to the streamside. Look both ways and cross here CAREFULLY - DO NOT CROSS THE TRACKS IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN DO SO SAFELY! After you cross, go straight into the woods and oyu will see a distinct path down to the creek, upstream of the falls/rapids. The swimming hole is here. Very confident. Verified 4/04. Updated 4/04.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 4/04
DATE UPDATED	4/19/2004

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FLAT ROCK (FLAT)	PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 . TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	PITTSBURGH, DONEGAL, STAHLTOWN, RECTOR
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=40.1740, lon= -79.2356(source: Measured ) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Linn Run
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	A very popular local swimming hole runs over a huge, flat rock in Linn Run State park. The stream has family friendly waterslides and small pools. Be careful, rocks may be slippery. LINN RUN PARK WEB SITE .
AREAS	Linn Run S. P.
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	None
FACILITIES	Rest rooms, picnic tables
ACTIVITIES	Sliding, Swimming
PHONE	None
CAMPING	Nearby at Kooser S. P. and Laurel Hill S. P.. (there is none at Laurel Ridge S. P. or Laurel Summit S. P. or Laurel Mountain S. P.)
BATHING SUITS	Customary
DIRECTIONS	From Pittsburgh, take I-70/76 (PA TPKE) east to the Donegal exit. From the Donegal exit, take RT 31 a very short way east then take RT 711 north (through Donegal and Stahlstown) for 9.3 miles then turn east (right) on Darlington Rd (RT 2043). Go about 1.3 miles to Rector and turn south (right) on Linn Run Rd.. Go about 2.5 miles south on Linn Run Rd. into Linn Run State Park. In the park, look for the (signed) Adams Falls Picnic Area and park there in a large lot by the creek. Walk across the bridge over the creek and turn left onto the (signed) Flat Rock Trail downstream along the creek. Walk this trail less than 10 minutes and you will come to the Flat Rock area - family friendly waterslides and small pools.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 5/2008
DATE UPDATED	5/26/2008

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FOUR QUARTERS FARM (FOUR)	NO PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond
TOWNS	HAGERSTOWN (MD), CUMBERLAND (MD), ARTEMAS (PA)
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=39.75608,lon= -78.36467(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Sideling Hill Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Four Quarters Farm is a private "Interfaith Sanctuary" campground, but anyone can join or be a guest of a member. There are several pristine swimming holes here in the creek. Four Quarters Farm also has several festivals each summer that are open to the public and registered campers are welcome to use the swimming holes. See their website FOUR QUARTERS FARM.
AREAS	Four Quarters Farm (private)
SANCTION	Unknown
FEE	Private campground - requires membership or festival registration fee.
FACILITIES	All facilites at camground
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	See website above
CAMPING	Camping at site, private, membership or festival registration required. See web site above.
BATHING SUITS	Very optional
DIRECTIONS	See directions on web site above.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	No
DATE UPDATED	5/31/2001

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GALETON (GALE)	PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	WILLIAMSPORT, WELLSBORO, GALETON
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=41.73392,lon= -77.64386(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Pine Creek/Berger Lake
TYPE	Creek/Lake
DESCRIPTION	Informal kids water-play area (not really deep enough to swim) in pertty town park in Galesville. (For travelers: it is right next to library with internet access, too!) [See also nearby "Ole Bull S.P." and "Hammersley Hole" swimming places].
AREAS	Galeton Park/Berger Lake
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	None
FACILITIES	None (Toilets nearby at library)
ACTIVITIES	Water-play
PHONE	Unknown
CAMPING	East of here at Colton Point S.P. (at PA Grand Canyon) and west at Lyman Run S. P..
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	In Galeton on RT 6, turn south at West St on the west side of town then turn east (left) on Park Lane (next to the gas station). The park is here.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 6/05
DATE UPDATED	6/10/2005

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GREENWOOD FURNACE S. P. (GREE)	PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond
TOWNS	STATE COLLEGE
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=40.6488,lon= -77.7587(source: measured) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	East Branch Standing Stone Creek
TYPE	Lake
DESCRIPTION	Small lake formed by dammed creek in very beautiful setting. Swimming area is in lake - not really a "swimming hole" but so beautiful that it is included here. Very nicely developed campground at site.
AREAS	Greenwood Furnace S. P.
SANCTION	Official
FEE	None
FACILITIES	All facilities at site
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	Unknown
CAMPING	At site.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From State College, take RT 26 south east though Penns Grove Mills to McAlevys Fort (past the turn off for Whipple Dam S. P. where there is also swimming but no camping) then continue straight on RT 305 to signs for Greenwood Furncae S. P..
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 7/04
DATE UPDATED	7/8/2004

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HICKORY RUN S. P. AREA (HICK) [2 PLACES]	PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS	WILKES-BARRE, HAZELTON, WHITE HAVEN
STATE	PA
WATER	Varies-see below
TYPE	Varies-see below
DESCRIPTION	Swimming/wading places in and near Hickory Run S. P.. For details, see "DIRECTIONS" below.
AREAS	Varies-see below
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	None
FACILITIES	All facilities are available in the State Park
ACTIVITIES	See below
PHONE	(717)443-0400 (State Park)
CAMPING	Hickory Run S.P. has camping.
BATHING SUITS	Customary
DIRECTIONS	From Wilkes Barre: go south on the N.E. Extension of PA Tpke. (I-476) for about 15 mi to Exit 35. Go west on RT 940 to RT 534 (follow signs to Hickory Run State Park). Take RT 534 southeast (turn left)(BE SURE TO SET YOUR ODOMETER HERE!). Then: SHANTY RUN [SHAN]: Large, deep, beautiful and very secluded swimming place (suits optional?) in Shanty Run (or maybe in Black Run, not sure) below small waterfall. Rocks to sun on and jump from. In PA State Game Land #40 (Near Hickory Run S.P.). PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=41.0436, lon= -75.743(source: measured-p) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from RT 534 (BE SURE YOU SET YOUR ODOMETER AT RT 940 AND RT 534, AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, THIS PLACE CAN BE HARD TO FIND OTHERWISE! You will read 1.4 miles at the parking area.) (Follow directions very carefully from here or you will never find it.) On RT 534 you will pass I-80 then see a golf course on your right. On your left is State Game Land #40 and you will PASS a number of parking areas on the left. BEFORE you get to Lehigh Tannery and BEFORE you get to Hickory Run State Park, at about the end of the golf course, a total of 1.4 miles from RT 940, (or 1.0 miles from I-80) park on the LEFT in the large parking area (there are PA State hunting signs there, including a large, free-standing "Welcome to State Land, Hunt Safely" sign.) This is the last big parking area in the Game Land before you get to Lehigh Tannery. Now follow these directions carefully: Right next to the sign is a wide grass trail, as wide as a vehicle width, with a large, brown metal gate crossing the trail with a smaller sign "closed to all motorized vehicles" tacked on the gate. Start on this trail and about .25 mile, you will come to an intersection of several grass trails going in all directions. Turn right and walk about 50 feet to another grass trail intersection, turn (sharply) right again. This trail leads down a moderately steep trail and becomes rocky in some areas. At the bottom, it ends with grass trails going to the left and right. Take the right and follow it until it ends at a campfire pit. The swimming hole is shortly downstream from the creek that is on the left side of the campfire pit. There are two options to get to the hole, either walk on top of the large boulders that are in the creek or to go back to the campfire and go further into the woods, walking in parallel to the creek, ducking low tree branches along the way. Either way, you will end at the deep pool below the large rock. Caution: enter the water and scout the pool first before jumping because rocks at the bottom jut upwards. Very confident. Verified. Updated 6/1/2004. HAWK FALLS AREA [HAWK]: A beautiful waterfall with wading/showering. It is a very pretty site, an easy hike and a nice place for a picnic lunch. (But there are sometimes a LOT of folks here!) There is a large but shallow pool for wading and splashing below beautiful, two-drop waterfall on Hawk Run. Another place: along the same trail, before you get to Hawk Falls, is a water play place, quite deep, at the foot of some large rocks across the creek. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=41.00639, lon= -75.63417 (source: Topozone ) (accuracy: exact for Hawk Falls) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip To get here from RT 534, continue southeast into the State Park, continue on RT 534 past all the signs for swimming, camping, etc. until you pass under a major highway bridge (the PA Tpke) then park at the first parking area on the right. (Another approach - from the south, on RT 903: Turn left (west) from RT 903 on RT 534. On RT 534, you will see a large sign: "Hickory Run State Park" -- exactly 2.0 miles from the intersection of RT 534 and RT 903 -- in a heavily wooded area with the road winding through it. At the bottom, there is a clearing. The parking area is exactly 2.4 miles east of the intersection of RT 534 and RT 903. The parking area is in this clearing, on the left.) Either way: Don't take the trail that begins in the parking area but park and walk west on the road about 100 feet, staying on the left side of the road to a trail that begins at the "Hawk Falls Trail" sign. Caution: trail is moderately challenging so do wear a good pair of walking/trail shoes. After crossing the creek, about 200 feet further down the trail, there is a fork. You will hear the falls off to your right and if you take the right fork here you can go out on a rock ledge to see the falls BUT DO NOT TRY TO CLIMB DOWN THE ROCKS TO THE BOTTOM. If you keep going a bit more on this trail to the end of the trail, it will follow Mud Run then join Hawk Run and you will end up at the bottom of Hawk Falls- much safer and easier than climbing down the rocks from above. PHOTO 1 OF FALLS , PHOTO 2 OF FALLS. The other, deeper place is in Mud Run as the trail parallels Mud Run and before you get to the bottom of Hawk Falls. On the trail to the bottom of Hawk Falls, you will be walking alongside of Mud Run where you will see side trails to the creek for water play and a deep place off to your left at the foot of some large rocks across the creek. PHOTO OF MUD RUN.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 8/00
DATE UPDATED	6/1/2004

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LOLETA (LOLE)	NO PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond
TOWNS	RIDGWAY, WARREN, MARIENVILLE
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=41.39889, lon= -79.07972 (source: Topozone ) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Millstone Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Small swimming area between 2 dams in creek, unique spring-fed pool, nice beach.
AREAS	Allegheny N.F.
SANCTION	Official
FEE	Unknown
FACILITIES	Toilets, Picnic Tables
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	(814)927-6628
CAMPING	At site; Loleta Campground, Allegheny N.F.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Marienville, RT 2005 south (Loleta Rd.) about 5 mi to campground.
CONFIDENCE	Pretty confident
VERIFIED	no
DATE UPDATED	6/30/1999

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LOYALSOCK CREEK AREA [9 PLACES] (LOYA)	NO PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS	WILLIAMSPORT, LAPORTE, FORKSVILLE
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=41.46775,lon= -76.57925(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Loyalsock Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Many places to swim in the besutiful Loyalsock Creek gorge, generally northeast of Williamsport. See DIRECTIONS below for details.
AREAS	World's End State Park, Loyalsock State Forest
SANCTION	Varies, see below
FEE	Varies, see below
FACILITIES	Varies, see below
ACTIVITIES	Swimming, Jumping, Tubing
PHONE	Varies, see below
CAMPING	At World's End S.P.
BATHING SUITS	Required or customary
DIRECTIONS	From Williamsport take I-180 east a short way to Mountoursville then go north on RT 87. Then: SLABTOWN [SLAB] Swimming hole and jumping place in Loyalsock Creek. PHOTO , LINK TO YOUTUBE VIDEO . To get here, continue north on RT 87 to the town of Loyalsock. Just south of the intersection with RT 973, park in a gravel pull-off on the east (right) side of the road. Cross the road (VERY CAREFULLY!), climb over the guard rail, go down a small path, and you will find yourself on a 15-20 foot cliff directly over Loyalsock creek. You can climb down the embankment to swim, or, most people jump off the cliff with a running start. CAUTION - Do not attempt to jump here unless you are sure the water depth is adequate and you have someone experienced with this place to guide you - you must jump OUT to clear the rocks below which may be hidden by the water! LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=41.32395,lon= -76.91104(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/2008. NEW SHORE ACRES [NEWS]Swimming hole in Loyalsock Creek. PHOTO . To get here, continue north on RT 87 from Slabtown a short way to the New Shore Acres Restarant - about 5 miles north of Montoursville on the west (left) side. Park away from the building - it is a big lot. Walk down to the creek, wade across the creek, and walk up stream to a very nice small hole about 11 feet deep. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=41.34037,lon= -76.92095(source: measured) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/2008. BARBOURS [BARB]Another swimming hole in Loyalsock Creek. PHOTO . To get here, continue north on RT 87 to the town of Barbours. Go into Barbours and turn west (left) at the sign for the library and go down to the creek and make a left on Lower Barbours Rd and park at the old pole barn on the left. Cross the street and walk to the creek on a path that goes between trees and is also between 2 private properties. >>Please do not go across the peoples lawns.<< This is a popular place to swim and to scuba dive. Water depth in the channel ranges from 8 feet to 16 feet deep. There is a underwater spring here and the thermocline comes in at 10 feet you can feel the water drop 10 degrees. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=41.39075,lon= -76.80215(source: measured) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/2008 HILLSGROVE BRIDGE [HILL] Another swimming hole in Loyalsock Creek, but this is strictly an on-foot approach, there doesn't seem to be any place close by to park. You may need to park in town and walk to the bridge. To get here, continue north on RT 87 and to the Hillsgrove area. The Hillsgrove Bridge is the bridge with a 13' 8" clearance just south of the Hillsgrove Store and The Beer Distributor. It is a very popular place for the local kids to swim there is a rope swing under the bridge and the water depth is 7 to 11 feet. It is a relaxing place and some snorkel and scuba dive there. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=41.43949,lon= -76.71186(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/2008 . THE BEND [BEND] Another good swimming hole in Loyalsock Creek, across from the Fairgrounds and popular with locals. To get here, continue north on RT 87 and turn east (right) on RT 154. Go through Forksville. The swimming place is on RT 154 across from the Sullivan County Fairgrounds, halfway between Forksville and World's End S. P.. It is at the far end of the fairgrounds (south end). There are areas of "no parking", please obey these. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=41.4765,lon= -76.5884(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/2008 . WORLDS END S. P. [WORL]Official Loyalsock creek swimming, with beach - a very fine family place. All facilities, including changing rooms and concession stand. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 . Very nicely developed camping at site. No fee to swim. Phone: (717)924-3287. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=41.47043,lon= -76.58365(source: measured) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here continue east on RT 154 a short waY and follow signs to World's End S.P. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/2008 . Family-Friendly Walden's Pond ROADSIDE 154 [ROAD] Another well-used informal swimming place in Loyalsock Creek. PHOTO . After you pass Worlds End on RT 154, look on the east (left) side of the road for a pull out with a sign "Area Closed to Camping". LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=41.45335,lon= -76.52856(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/2008 . HAYSTACKS [HAYS]: From a fan:"There is a place known locally as the "Haystacks" on the Loyalsock creek in Sullivan county Pennsylvania. It requires a walk of well over a mile each way, but is well worth the hike. It is a sandstone rock formation that has been worn down by the creek to resemble a series of haystacks; hence the name. During regular water flow, it becomes a fantastic series of whirlpool-like holes that offer background scenery that is unmatched. The tub like pockets offer natural hot and cold running aerated jets in which you can sit and enjoy the surrounding mountain beauty. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3 , PHOTO 4 . (Although to be honest, the hot doesn't actually work....)" LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=41.45717, lon= -76.48104(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/2008 . To get here: Continue east on RT 154 then turn north (left) at Laporte onto RT 220. From Laporte, after about 2 miles on RT 220, you will see a sign for the Loyalsock Trail's trailhead - turn left onto Meade Road to parking area. (The trail represents the terminus of the Loyalsock Trail (LT). See trail information below.). In the parking area, read the sign and you will see that the shortest way is to follow the "Haystacks Trail" but you could also follow the Loyalsock Trail (LT). The Haystacks Trail will take you over a trail for about 15 minutes then down to a former RR grade which you will follow about 20 minutes than go right down the "access Rd" for another 15 minutes to the creek. You will soon reach the Haystacks, a boulder reef over which the Loyalsock swirls and tumbles, there are 2 plunge pools and a whirlpool. This is a Class IV-V rapid during periods of high water. A great place to swim and scramble on the boulders. Also offers one of the most scenic primitive camping areas in the Mid-Atlantic. LOYALSOCK TRAIL [LOYT] All of the above swimming places are accessed by road. The Loyalsock Trail will take the hiker to many more remote places. Get the trail map and hike segments or the whole trail and discover your own swimming holes. WIKIPEDIA INFO . This from a contributor:" The Loyalsock (LT) trail is so natural, rugged and scenic that even photographs cannot do it justice. It simply must be experienced to appreciate it. So, if you are in good shape, like rugged, challenging hikes, waterfalls, roaring mountain streams, dense remote woods and wildlife at its finest, get your hiking boots.........." "The Loyalsock wilderness trail runs 59.3 miles through Worlds End State Park on PA154, Lycoming and Sullivan counties in north central PA. between LaPorte on US220 and Loyalsock on PA87. It features dozens of waterfalls ranging up to 75 feet high, many high vistas overlooking the rugged Loyalsock valley, spectacular stream courses, gorges and canyons as it winds through the historic coal mining, timber regions and rail beds of yesteryear. Breathtaking 400 foot high cliffs, hundreds of different rock formations, ledges, crevasses and caves. Hiking effort ranges from easy, flat woods walking to quarter mile sections that climb a rugged rock strewn 1200 feet in elevation. Hardwood forest, thickets of mountain laurel, rhodedendron, blueberries and azalea compliment the countless species of wildf lowers such as violets, trillium, gaywings and hepatica that spring up from the forest floor. A hiker may encounter tiny chicadees, woodpeckers and songbirds, wild turkeys, porcupines, skunks, racoons, deer - all in their natural habitat." "Camping is available in the park and at designated wilderness sites, subject to regulation. The LT follows the cliffs above and drops down through Worlds End State Park where short trail sections may be explored and two spectacular vistas are accessible by auto. (Details and map at park.) The LT has sufficient road access to permit 4 to 10 mile long day hike segments." "Detailed LT trail maps and guides are available for $3.50 from the Alpine Club at P.O. Box 501 Williamsport, PA 17703. Their members do a fantastic job of trail marking and maintenance. Many thanks to them. Also: Worlds End State Park P.O. Box 62 Forksville, PA 18616-0062 Phone (717) 924-3287 (Kudos for the beautiful park area) or the PA Department of Parks at P.O. Box 8551 Harrisburg, PA, 17105-8551."
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes
DATE UPDATED	8/18/2008

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MILFORD AREA [2 PLACES] (MILF)	PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	MILFORD
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=41.30889,lon= -74.79800(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Varies - see below
TYPE	Varies - see below
DESCRIPTION	Swimming places in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. For detailes, see DIRECTIONS below.
AREAS	Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
SANCTION	Varies - see below
FEE	Varies - see below
FACILITIES	Varies - see below
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	Unknown
CAMPING	On New Jersey side there are several State Parks with camping. None nearby on PA side.
BATHING SUITS	Varies - see below
DIRECTIONS	From I-84, Exit 46 near Milford PA take RT 6 east toward Milford to the intersection of RT 6 and 7th street near downtown Milford. Then: MILFORD BEACH [MILB] Very nicely-developed, small official swimming area on the Delaware River in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with lifeguards, changing rooms, etc.. Good for the whole family! NRA entrance fee. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 . Bathing suits required. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=41.30889,lon= -74.79800(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from the intersection of RT 6 and 7th street (above), continue on RT 6 straight through the intersection of RT 209 and RT 6 in downtown Milford (at the traffic light). Now you are on RT 209. Continue on RT 209 a short distance then turn east (left) on RT 2013 (Milford Beach Rd.) to the signs for the Milford Beach area. Very confident. Verified 8/05. Updated 8/05. HACKERS FALLS [HACK] Beautiful, cascade-type falls with huge, deep swimming hole at the bottom. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 . This is in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and swimming does not appear to be prohibited here. Short hike. Gradual entrance slope, good for the whole family (but it does get deep!) No entrance fee. Bathing suits customary. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=41.30053,lon= -74.83861(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from RT 6 and 7th street as you enter Milford (set odometer here), go right (southwest) on 7th street then right again on a road that may be signed: RT 2001 or Milford Rd. or Mill St. or Water Street. You will be on RT 2001 and soon driving along the western boundary of the NRA. At about 2.3 miles, (after you pass the "Cliff Park Inn" sign on the left (east) side) there is a very obscure (hard to see) gravel drive on the left (eastern) side of the road. (If you pass it and turn back, you will see the "Entering Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area" sign at this road). Turn in here and drive a very short distance to a large parking area at the end of the road. Hike on the trail here about .6 miles and you will see the Hackers Falls and the large pool below. Very confident. Verified 8/05. Updated 8/05.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 8/2005
DATE UPDATED	8/20/2005

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MOUNT GRETNA LAKE (MOUN)	NO PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	HARRISBURG, HERSHEY, MT. GRETNA
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=40.24514,lon= -76.47747(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Lake Conewago
TYPE	Lake
DESCRIPTION	Commercially-operated lake with sandy beach, grass beach, picnic area, rentals, other facilities. A swing for jumping into the lake, a 15 foot high dive, a 3 foot low dive, many docks just to hang out, changing rooms and bathrooms, great fireworks on July 4th, food stand, canoe rentals-2 bucks an hour. Link to web site.
AREAS	None
SANCTION	Official
FEE	Yes, see web site above.
FACILITIES	All facilities
ACTIVITIES	Swimming, Diving
PHONE	717-964-3130
CAMPING	None at site.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Harrisburg, take I-76 (PA Tpke)east to Exit 20 (Lancaster/Lebanon). Turn left onto RT 72 (north). Proceed 2 miles to Mt. Gretna/RT 117 exit. Descend ramp to stop sign and turn left onto RT 117 (north). Proceed 2.4 miles to Mt. Gretna Country Deli ("Lake" sign on side of building), follow Lake signs, turn right onto Timber Road, bear left onto Lakeview Drive, bear 1st left into parking lot at Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach. Parking is free.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	No
DATE UPDATED	4/22/2002

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OLE BULL S. P. (OLEB)	PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	WILLIAMSPORT, WELLSBORO, GALETON, RENOVO
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=41.5394,lon= -77.7147(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Kettle Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Very lovely creek swimming area is formed by weir - see photos. [See also nearby "Galeton" and "Hammersley Hole" swimming places]. A frequent visitor here warns that THERE ARE MANY RATTLESNAKES IN THE CENTRAL PA AREA, BE CAREFUL! DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS OR FEET ANYWHERE YOU CANNOT SEE FIRST, LIKE UNDER A ROCK OR LOG OR ON A LEDGE.
AREAS	Ole Bull State Park
SANCTION	Official
FEE	None
FACILITIES	Toilets, Picnic Tables, Changing room
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	(814)435-5000
CAMPING	At site; Ole Bull S.P.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From RT 6 at Galeton, go south on RT 144 to Ole Bull S. P..
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 6/05
DATE UPDATED	6/10/2005

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R.B.WINTER S. P. (RBWI)	PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	WILLIAMSPORT, LEWISBURG, ROSECRANS, LAVONIA
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=40.99161,lon=-77.18936(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Rapid Run, Halfway Lake
TYPE	Spring-fed lake at dam
DESCRIPTION	Established swimming, beach, lifeguards, falls, cold water.
AREAS	McCall Dam S. P. (and R. B. Winter S. P.)
SANCTION	Official
FEE	None
FACILITIES	Toilets, Picnic Tables, Changing room
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	570-966-1455 (R. B. Winter S. P.)
CAMPING	At site, reservations, call 570-966-1455.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From I-80 Exit 185 (southwest of Williamsport, near Rosecrans)take RT 477 south about 7 miles to Livonia, then take RT 192 east (left turn) about 5 miles to signs for R.B. Winter S. P.. Swim in lake at park. Alternately, from Lewisburg, go west on RT 192 about 20 miles to park.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 6/05
DATE UPDATED	6/10/2005

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STROUDSBURG AREA [2 PLACES] (STRO)	NO PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE
TOWNS	STROUDSBURG, PORT JERVIS (NY)
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=41.03722,lon= -75.03564(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Varies- see below
TYPE	Varies- see below
DESCRIPTION	Swimming places in and near the southern part of the Delaware Water Gap N.R.A. on the PA side. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. (See also in New Jersey "FARVIEW" and "SUNFISH POND" in NJ across the river.)
AREAS	Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
SANCTION	Varies- see below
FEE	Varies- see below
FACILITIES	Varies- see below
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	Unknown
CAMPING	On New Jersey side there are several State Parks with camping.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From I-80 in Stroudsburg take exit 309. At the end of the exit ramp, make a left onto RT 447. Follow this road for about 3 miles until it comes to a T intersection. Make a right onto RT 209. Then: RED ROCK [REDR] Local swimming hole in Brodhead Creek. Has a rocky beach, bridge, 20 feet deep in certain places. Swimming, jumping, rope swing. PHOTO . This note from a visitor in 2007:"The Red Rock site is still there and is a nice spot, sometimes trashed with beer cans. There is only one jump from the lower platform of the bridge that I was willing to do, everything else seemed either too high a jump, or too shallow water. The rope swing is truly insane, with the bottom of the rope at least 25 feet above the water. It looks like the water would be deep enough for it, but it would take someone braver than I to try it." Camp at Tobyhanna S. P. northwest of here. LAT, LON [N83/W84]:lat=41.05396, lon= -75.22098 (source: measured) (accuracy: exact), LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from RT 209 in Stroudsburg (see directions above to here) After you make the right turn onto RT 209, bear left at the first light, this will be RT 447 again. Take RT 447 about 6 miles to the town of Analomink, near the Post Office. Make a left at the Analomink Post Office on Cherry Lane Rd. and follow the road along the tracks, you will see the bridge up ahead. The swimming hole is under the bridge. There are lots of "no parking" signs along here, but if you cross the bridge then on the left there appears to be a section where you could park. If not, you will need to park some distance away and walk to the bridge. The only apparent way to get down under the bridge is to go down on the left side of the bridge as you first approached it. From a report:" The jump off the cliffs was quite a thrill. Saw a kid jump off the R.R. bridge but it looked WAY TOO SHALLOW to be considered safe. Creek was crystal clear and warm. Met some local folks who were quite friendly but the place looks like people party there pretty heavily, broken glass, beer cans, butts all over the beach area but NOT in the creek itself. Its a shame some people are such morons that they cant pick up their crap. Actually saw a fawn and doe swim the creek as we were leaving." Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/22/2008. SMITHFIELD BEACH [SMIT] Established Delaware River swimming beach in the Delaware Water Gap N.R.A.. Has elegant changing/bathrooms (see photo), boat ramp, picnic tables, lifeguards. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 . LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=41.02948,lon= -75.05232(source: measured) (accuracy: exact) , LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Stroudsburg, take I-80 east to Exit 309 where you take RT 209 north. Turn right at Buttermillk Falls Rd/Shawnee Rd. and turn left at River Rd. (Rt 2028) and follow signs to Smithfield Beach. Very confident. Verified 8/08. Updated 8/12/2008. Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes 8/08
DATE UPDATED	8/12/2008

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SWATARA (SWAT)	PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2 TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	HARRISBURG, HERSHEY
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=40.2703, lon= -76.7153(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Swatara Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Family place to swim in creek at small park with picnic tables. Gradual sloping bank on south side, good for kids.
AREAS	None
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	No
FACILITIES	Picnic Tables
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	None
CAMPING	None at site.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Harrisburg, take RT 322 east to RT 39 (Hershey Park Dr.) in Hershey. Take RT 39 west (see signs)and stay on it where it turns left at Hershey Park. Shortly, (after you cross Swatara Creek) you will come to East Canal Rd.- go west (left) onto this road. The next major road you will come to is alternately called Hanover Rd. or Grandview Rd.- go left here. Just before you cross Swatara Creek again is a little park where the swimming hole is in the creek.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 8/02
DATE UPDATED	8/23/2002

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TROUGH CREEK AREA [2 PLACES] (TROA)	PHOTOS BELOW TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond
TOWNS	ALTOONA, HUNTINGDON, ENTRIKEN
STATE	PA
WATER	Varies- see below
TYPE	Varies- see below
DESCRIPTION	Informal and formal swimming places near Trough Creek S. P.. For details, see DIRECTIONS below.
AREAS	Trough Creek S. P.
SANCTION	Varies- see below
FEE	No
FACILITIES	Picnic and toilet at both places
ACTIVITIES	Swimming
PHONE	Unknown
CAMPING	At Trough Creek S. P.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Altoona in mid-PA, take I-99 S/US-220 South for 9.8 mi then take exit 23 for PA-164 east through Roaring Spring and Martinsburg. Turn north (left) on RT 26 and go about 6 miles then turn east (right) at Entriken on RT 994 (Old Plank Rd) and cross the bridge over Raystown Lake, then: TATMAN RUN [TATM] This is a formal established Army Corps of Engineers beach (no lifeguards) on Raystown Lake and might be a nice alternative to the informal place at Trough Creek (see below). Has picnic areas and changing rooms and a nice sandy beach. No fee. To get here: After you cross the bridge on RT 994 (above) look on your left (north side of RT 994) for a sign for "Tatman Creek Rec. Area." and a road going down to the lake you just crossed. The beach is at the end of this short road. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=40.31110,lon= -78.179094 (source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Verified 7/2008. Updated 7/08. TROUGH CREEK S. P. [TROU] A couple of nice informal water play/swimming places in Trough Creek S, P.. The first one is just below the Swinging Bridge (you will see signs to the swinging bridge and a parking area for it) and has a little rock cliff for low, easy jumping (check for water level and hidden rocks first). PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=40.32233,lon= -78.12945 (source: measured) (accuracy: approx) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Another shallow but nice water play area is at picnic area #5, further down the road from the swinging bridge and past the ice cave. LAT, LON [N83/W84]lat=40.33105,lon= -78.12572 (source: measured) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, continue east on RT 994 and follow the signs for Trough Creek S, P.. Follow the road along the creek until you conme to the swinging bridge and then to picnic area #5. The camping is on this road also. Very confident. Verified 7/2008. Updated 7/08.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 7/2008
DATE UPDATED	7/26/2008

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WHITE CLAY CREEK (WHIT)	PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	WILMINGTON (DE), NEWARK (DE), KEMBLESVILLE (PA)
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=39.73886,lon= -75.77181(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	White Clay Creek
TYPE	Creek
DESCRIPTION	Right on the PA/DE state line, the White Clay Creek State Preserve offers a beautiful, quiet spot for swimming, tubing and canoeing along White Clay Creek. The foot path is part of Mason Dixon Trail that connects both parks (PA and DE). PARK WEB SITE .
AREAS	White Clay Creek State Preserve
SANCTION	Unofficial
FEE	None
FACILITIES	None
ACTIVITIES	Swimming, tubing
PHONE	302-368-6900 (Park Office)
CAMPING	None at site
BATHING SUITS	Unknown
DIRECTIONS	From I-95 in Delaware, take Exit 1 (RT 896) north to Newark, DE. From Newark, continue north on RT 896, New London Rd.. Past the main entrance to White Clay State Park take a right on Hopkins Rd, left on Thompson Station Rd and then left on Chambers Rock Road. Cross the bridge and there is a small state park parking lot on the right. Walk north along the creek for approximately 1/2 mile. You'll cross the state line into the PA portion of the park. Pass an abandoned railroad bridge foundation works. Along the path for the next 1/2 mile there are a number of swimming spots. Look for the big flat rocks that will give you easy access to the lazy wide river. Suitable for kids but be careful the rocks can be slippery. You may want to bring a length of rope and tie it to a tree to help you get in and out of the water.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	By another
DATE UPDATED	1/28/2008

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WILLOW SPRINGS PARK (WILL)	PHOTO TO STATE MAP TO HOMEPAGE A Family-Friendly Walden's Pond Road Trip Dip
TOWNS	HARRISBURG, READING, MYERSTOWN, RICHLAND
LAT, LON [N83/W84]	lat=40.37906,lon= -76.26664(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE	PA
WATER	Quarry
TYPE	Quarry
DESCRIPTION	Commercially-operated quarry with very clear, very deep water. Swimming beach, platforms, also popular scuba diving place. All facilities. JOIN THEM EVERY NEW YEARS DAY FOR THEIR ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM (all proceeds to charity.)! Link to web site.
AREAS	Willow Springs Park
SANCTION	Official
FEE	Yes, see web site above.
FACILITIES	All facilities
ACTIVITIES	Swimming, Scuba Diving
PHONE	(717)866-5801
CAMPING	At site for divers only.
BATHING SUITS	Required
DIRECTIONS	From Harrisburg, take RT 422 east (or, take RT 501 south from I-78 then RT 422 east.) In 3 miles past Meyerstown, look for Willow Springs sign on the right. Turn right on to Millardsville Road (sign says to Richland). Park is .5 miles on the left.
CONFIDENCE	Very confident
VERIFIED	Yes, 10/04
DATE UPDATED	11/3/2004