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BATTLE GROUND AREA
[5 PLACES]
(BATT)
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TOWNS | PORTLAND(OR), VANCOUVER(WA), BATTLE GROUND (WA) |
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LAT, LON | lat=45.8211, lon=-122.4518(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP |
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Varies -see below |
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TYPE | River/Falls |
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DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places,some offical some not, on the East Fork of the Lewis River and other rivers near Battle Ground, which is just northeast of Vancouver, WA. See DIRECTIONS below for details.
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AREA | County Parks and Gifford Pinchot N. F. |
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SANCTION | Varies |
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FEE | Unknown |
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FACILITIES |
Full facilities at county parks |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Jumping |
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PHONE | unknown |
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CAMPING | Unknown |
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BATHING SUITS | Varies -see below |
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DIRECTIONS | In Vancouver (WA) from I-205, take exit 30 then RT 500 north. Where RT 500 turns east (right) keep straight onto RT 503. Follow RT 503 north though Union, Bush Prairie and Battle Ground. Then:
DAYBREAK COUNTY PARK [DAYB]: Official swimming place in East Fork of the Lewis River in county park. Bathing suits for sure. Other facilities, fee unknown. To get here from RT 503 in Battle Ground, turn west (left) on RT 502 (W. Main St) then turn north (right) on NE 92nd Ave. Continue onto NE Manley Rd then turn north (right) on NE 82 Ave and continue to Daybreak Park. Park Web Site LAT, LON lat=45.81397, lon=-122.58759(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
LEWISVILLE COUNTY PARK [LEWI]: Official swimming place in East Fork of the Lewis River in county park. Bathing suits for sure. Other facilities, fee unknown. To get here, continue north on RT 503 past Battle Ground and see signs for park. Swimming place is in river in park. Park Web Site LAT, LON lat=45.82044, lon=-122.53519(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2/2007.
MOULTON FALLS COUNTY PARK [MOUL]: Great swimming place in East Fork of the Lewis River in county park. YOUTUBE. Bathing suits for sure. Other facilities, fee unknown. To get here, continue north on RT 503 past Lewisville County Park (above) and turn east (right) onto NE Rock Creek Rd (if you get to Fargher Lake you have gone too far), then continue onto NE 152nd south then onto NE Lucia Falls Rd. east. Follow Lucia Falls Rd past Lucia Falls (don't know about swimming there) to Moulton Falls County Park and see signs for park. Swimming place is in river in park. LAT, LON lat=45.83148, lon=-122.38910(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2/2007.
SUNSET FALLS [SUNS]: Unofficial swimming place at foot of falls in Gifford Pincot N. F.. Apparently some jumping and sliding also - CHECK DEPTH AND CURRENTS BEFORE JUMPING! Other facilities, fee unknown. To get here, just past Moulton Falls park turn east (right) on NE Sunset Falls Rd.. Continue on this road past Horseshoe Falls (don't know about swimming there)into the National Forest to Sunset Falls Recreation Area right near the National Forest boundary. Swimming place is at bottom of falls. LAT, LON lat=45.8189, lon=-122.2531(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 2/2/2007.
SIOUXON CREEK [SIOU]: Trail along beautiful creek with waterfalls and swimming holes. YOUTUBE. Excellent for running and mountain biking too. Places to (primitive) camp along the trail beginning about 1/2 mile in. May get a glimpse of (what's left of) Mt. Saint Helens if you hike in far enough. Some steep switchbacks if you hike far in and some bugs and crowds in summer - spring may be best. Described by one visitor as:"... a bit like spending the day at an outdoors-themed fun park. Amazing experience."
To get here, continue north from Lewisille County Park (above) on RT 503, go past Amboy to the small town of Chelatchie then and turn east (right) on NE Healy road. Follow this road as it turns several times for about 9 miles total, then turn left on National Forest Rd. 57 Go about 1 mile, then turn left on National Forest Rd. 5701. Continue on this paved road about 4+ miles to the trailhead. Hike, swim, camp and enjoy! LAT, LON of trailhead: lat=45.94618, lon=-122.17826(source: web site) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/2008.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 12/2008 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
DOUGLAS CREEK
(DOUG)
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TOWNS | YAKIMA, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE |
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LAT, LON | lat=47.46245, lon=-119.87320(source: map) (accuracy: general area)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP |
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Douglas Creek (perennial) |
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TYPE | Creek/waterfalls |
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DESCRIPTION | From the BLM web site: "Visitors are drawn to scenic Douglas Creek canyon for its hunting, fishing, hiking, and dispersed camping experiences, as well as swimming in the deep pools and waterfalls at its south end. A great variety of plants, animals and birds make their homes in or near the lush oasis created by this year-round stream." LINK TO INFO |
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AREA | BLM Spokane District |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | None |
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FACILITIES |
Unknown |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, hiking, fishing |
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PHONE | 509-536-1200 (BLM office) |
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CAMPING | Primitive dispersed camping in the canyon. Developed camping at Daroga State Park north of Orondo on RT 2/97. |
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BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
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DIRECTIONS | From Wenatchee (in eastern Washington, north of Yakima on RT 97) go east north on RT 2/97 (but stay on the east side of the Columbia River) and turn right at Orondo to stay on RT 2 east through Waterville and Douglas. Go about 8 miles and turn south (right) onto "H" Road. Follow this gravel road for 7 miles (becomes Slack Canyon Rd), down into the Douglas Creek canyon. The swimming places are in deep pools and waterfalls in this perennial stream near the south end of the canyon - no more specific directions.
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CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 4/2011 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
EATONVILLE AREA
[2 PLACES]
(EATA)
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TOWNS | TAKOMA, OLYMPIA, EATONVILLE, MORTON |
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Varies - see below |
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TYPE | River pools |
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DESCRIPTION | In Eatonville's |
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AREA | Varies - see below |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | Unknown |
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FACILITIES |
Unknown |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Jumping, Wading |
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PHONE | Unknown |
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CAMPING | No camping at sites. |
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BATHING SUITS | Required |
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DIRECTIONS | From Takoma, take I-5 south for 6 miles then take exit 127 for RT 512 E toward Puyallup then turn left onto RT 512 east for 2 miles then take the RT 7/Pacific Ave exit toward Parkland/Spanaway. Continue on RT 7 for about 16 miles then turn left onto 352nd St E/Golden Rd/Labor Devore Rd right onto Eatonville Cutoff Rd E for about 5 miles then turn right onto RT 161 S/Meridian Ave E into Eatonville. From Eatonville, go south on Mashell Ave. and turn left into Smallwood Park just after the Mashel River bridge. From the far parking lot, veer left to the sign, park and climb down the rocks to the bank.
SMALLWOOD PARK [SMAL]: In Eatonville's Smallwood Park, the Mashel River has lots of pools made by rocks and logjams. Sunning, swimming and jumping. Shallow areas for little ones. LAT, LON: lat=46.85978, lon=-122.26052(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 1/2013.
TILTON RIVER BRIDGE [TILT]: In Morton, there is an in-town swimming hole in the Tilton River under a highway brodge. YOUTUBE. LAT, LON: lat=46.56057, lon=-122.28526(source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. From Eatonville (above) go south on Mashell Ave S and take the 1st left onto Center St E then continue onto Alder Cutoff Rd E and go about 6.5 miles. Then turn left onto RT 7 S/Mountain Hwy E/National Park Hwy and go 5 miles then turn right onto RT 7 S and go about 16.5 miles then turn right onto RT 508 W and go to the bridge over the Tilton River. The swimming holes is near this bridge.
Uncertain as to location. Not verified. Updated 1/2013.
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CONFIDENCE | Varies |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 1/2013 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
OLYMPIC HOT SPRINGS
(OLYM)
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TOWNS | SEATTLE, PORT ANGELES |
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LAT, LON | lat=47.976, lon=-123.688(source: web site) (accuracy:approximate)
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Olympic Hot Springs |
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TYPE | Hot Springs |
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DESCRIPTION | Outstanding and deservedly famous, series of 6+ all natural, rock-lined hot springs pools in Olympic N.P.. Take a small piece of rug to sit on. INFO AND PHOTOS , VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO . A 2.5 mile beautiful hike each way in summer, longer in winter as they close the road further down. May have to ford a creek or two on the trail. |
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AREA | Olympic N. P. |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | None |
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FACILITIES |
None |
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ACTIVITIES |
Hot Tubbing |
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PHONE | Unknown |
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CAMPING | Primitive (backpacking) camping near the pools. Developed camping at Elwha Campground. |
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BATHING SUITS | Optional (mostly none) |
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DIRECTIONS | From Port Angeles take RT 101 west approximately 8 miles to Olympic Hot Springs Road. Turn south (left) and continue into Olympic N.P.. In about 3 miles from RT 101 pass Elwha Campground and continue past campground to the Elwha Ranger Station. Past the ranger station go right where Whiskey Bend Road goes left. Follow this road 6 miles to its end and the trailhead for Boulder Creek. Park and hike along the (closed) road for 2 miles to a side trail to the left that goes 1/2 miles to Olympic Hot Springs. The trail has 3 water crossings in total - some may be wet fords.
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CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
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VERIFIED | Yes |
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DATE UPDATED | 12/2008 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
QUARRY POOL
(QUAR)
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TOWNS | OLYMPIA, TENINO |
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LAT, LON | lat=46.85589, lon=-122.85172(source: map) (accuracy: approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP |
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Squire Creek |
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TYPE | Creek |
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DESCRIPTION | City park with official swimming in an unused quarry. Deep, dark, cold (spring-fed) water. Diving boards. Kiddie pool. WEB SITE |
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AREA | Tenino City Park |
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SANCTION | Official |
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FEE | Small fee is charged |
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FACILITIES |
All facilities, picnic, playground |
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Swimming, picnicing |
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PHONE | (360)264-2368 |
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CAMPING | None at site. |
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BATHING SUITS | Required |
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DIRECTIONS | From Olympia, take I-5 south to Exit 102, and turn left onto Trosper Road then turn right onto Capitol Boulevard. Continue straight onto Old Highway 99. At Tenino turn right onto East Sussex Street, left on Olympia Street and continue to the City Park. |
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CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 1/2013 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
RAINBOW FALLS S. P.
(RAIN)
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TOWNS | TACOMA, OLYMPIA, CHEHALIS, DOTY |
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LAT, LON | lat=46.63117, lon=-123.23431(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact)
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Chehalis River |
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TYPE | River |
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DESCRIPTION | Small waterfall but with a nice swimming hole at the bottom. I think this is an official swimming place in the state park. RAINBOW FALLS S. P. .
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AREA | Rainbow Falls S.P. |
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SANCTION | Official? |
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FEE | Unknown |
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FACILITIES |
All facilities |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
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PHONE | (360) 291-3767 |
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CAMPING | At site |
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BATHING SUITS | Required |
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DIRECTIONS | from Tacoma/Olympia, take I-5 south to Chehalis. Take exit 77 onto RT 6. Head west in the direction of Raymond for 16 miles - follow signs to park.
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CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 11/6/2005 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
ROCK ISLAND
(ROCK)
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TOWNS | WENATCHEE, LEAVENWORTH |
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LAT, LON | lat=47.6084, lon=-120.918(source: map) (accuracy: general area)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP |
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Icicle Creek |
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TYPE | Creek |
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DESCRIPTION | Rock Island is a National Forest camping and recreation site. There are 5 sections to the campground, with a swimming hole behind one of campsites in one of the older sections. |
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AREA | Wenatchee National Forest |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | Unknown |
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FACILITIES |
All facilities at campground |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
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PHONE | unknown |
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CAMPING | Developed camping at site. |
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BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
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DIRECTIONS | From Wenatchee take RT 2 west to Leavenworth. In Leavenworth, at the intersection of RT 2 and Icicle Rd (Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery), take Icicle Rd. south for 16.4 miles (it becomes a forest road, pretty rough dirt, single lane wide, after 12 miles) to the campground on both sides of the Icicle Creek and across the bridge.
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CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 4/2011 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
SKYKOMISH AREA
[3 PLACES]
(SKYK)
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TOWNS | SEATTLE, EVERETT, SKYKOMISH
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Varies -see below |
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TYPE | River/Hot Spring |
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DESCRIPTION | East of Seattle, as you approach Stevens Pass on RT 2, there are swimming places in the Snoqualmie River and a hot springs. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
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AREA | Wenatchee N.F. |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | None |
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FACILITIES |
None |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, hot springs |
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PHONE | None |
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CAMPING | There is a N.F. campground called "Money Creek" on RT 2 west of Skykomish. |
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BATHING SUITS | Varies -see below |
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DIRECTIONS | From Everett, take US 2 (Stevens Pass Hwy) east. Then:
GOLD BAR [GOLB]: A short distance east of Gold Bar on RT 2, the road crosses a bridge over the Skykomish River (if you get to Index you have gone too far). On one end of this bridge or the other (don't know which) there is a pull off and a gravel roundabout. There is plenty of parking - perhaps it is a boat launch area - and a $5 day use fee in the summer. It's never very crowded for swimmers, but lots of people launch their kayaks and rafts there. There are picnic tables and a few fire pits. The swimming hole is here. PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2 , PHOTO 3 .
LAT, LON : lat=47.83753, lon=-121.65894(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Uncertain on location. Not verified. Updated 11/24/05.
EAGLE FALLS [EAGL]: About 2 miles past (east of) Index, where the road follows the river, there is a large turnout and (maybe) a sign that says Eagle Falls. Park walk a trail down into the gorge below the falls to huge swimming holes. YOUTUBE , WEB SITE
LAT, LON : lat=47.79563, lon=-121.51414 (source: web site) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 1/2013.
SCENIC HOT SPRINGS [SCEN]: This spectacular hot springs, high on a hillside with a steep hike up, is reopened under a steward/permission system. PHOTO . There are several persons who act as on-site stewards, authorized by the private property owner. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GO HERE WITHOUT PERMISSION (we do not give directions here to help avoid - ask for directions when you get your permission). REQUEST PERMISSION. Read about Scenic at SCENIC HOT SPRINGS FORUM. LAT, LON : lat=47.708944, lon=-121.138066(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
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CONFIDENCE | Varies - see above |
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VERIFIED | Varies - see above |
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DATE UPDATED | 1/2013 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
SNOQUALMIE RIVER AREA
[3 PLACES]
(SNOQ)
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TOWNS | SEATTLE, NORTH BEND, FALL CITY |
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Snoqualmie River |
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TYPE | Falls/River |
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DESCRIPTION | Popular unoffical swimming areas in Snoqualmie River. BE CAREFUL OF CURRENTS HERE - DO NOT GO IN IF CURRENT IS STRONG! PEOPLE HAVE DROWNED IN THESE PLACES RECENTLY. WHEN CURRENTS ARE LOW IN LATE SUMMER IS THE TIME TO SWIM HERE. |
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AREA | None |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | Unknown |
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FACILITIES |
Unknown |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Jumping |
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PHONE | Unknown |
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CAMPING | Unknown |
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BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
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DIRECTIONS | From Seattle, take I-90 east to North Bend, then:
BLUE HOLE SNOQUALMIE [BLUS]: Popular swimming hole in the "Little Si Natural Area" at the foot of the Little Si mountain in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. BE CAREFUL OF CURRENTS HERE - DO NOT GO IN IF CURRENT IS STRONG! PEOPLE HAVE DROWNED IN THIS PLACE RECENTLY. THE SHERIFF HAS CLOSED THIS LOCATION WHEN THE CURRENTS ARE STRONG. WHEN CURRENTS ARE LOW IN LATE SUMMER IS THE TIME TO SWIM HERE. LAT, LON : lat=47.49852, lon=-121.76154(source: Geocaching site) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, get off I-90 at exit 31 in North Bend and take RT 202 north then go right on W 4th and continue onto E 4th then left on Ballarat Ave then right on NE 6th and continue onto SE 114 to end and hike down to river. No better directions. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/28/2007.
SNOQUALMIE FALLS [SNOF]: Popular falls for viewing with unoffical swimming and jumping from rocks in pool at the bottom. BE CAREFUL OF CURRENTS HERE - DO NOT GO IN IF CURRENT IS STRONG! WHEN CURRENTS ARE LOW LATE SUMMER IS THE TIME TO SWIM HERE.
LINK TO PHOTOS AND MAPS.
LAT, LON : lat=47.54528, lon=-121.8411(source: USGS) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here continue north on RT 202 through North Bend and before you get to Fall City, at Spring Glen, go left on Southeast Fish Hatchery Road. Follow that down to the river. About 200 yards before the bridge over Tokul Creek, find a parking spot to the right. A rocky outcropping here on the riverbank provides a prime spot to view the falls. To swim, at the falls pool, continue to the road's end, to a gravel parking area. Go around the gate and walk a paved road down to one of Puget Sound Energy's powerhouses. The trail to the pool goes behind the powerhouse. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/28/2007.
TWIN FALLS [TWIN]: Great falls for swimming and some jumping too in the Snoqualmie River. This is a 1 mile hike in Olallie State Park through old growth trees and waterfalls. BE CAREFUL OF CURRENTS HERE - DO NOT GO IN IF CURRENT IS STRONG! WHEN CURRENTS ARE LOW LATE SUMMER IS THE TIME TO SWIM HERE. STATE PARK WEB SITE , MAP STATE PARK AND TWIN FALLS TRAILS . PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO , PHOTO .
LAT, LON : lat=47.44503, lon=-121.69636(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
To get here, stay on I-90 past North Bend for about another 4 miles and take Exit 34. Take 468th Ave SE south (you will have to turn to keep on 468th Ave) then turn left on SE 159th ST and continue to the parking area for Olallie State Park and the Twin Falls area. These directions from a local visitor:" Park and follow the MAIN TRAIL (it's obvious) for about 15 minutes until you reach the BIG TREE. You'll know it when you see it, it even has a wooden fence around it with a protection sign. Turn RIGHT at the BIG TREE. This is the SECRET TRAIL. It will take you off the MAIN TRAIL and lead you to another tree with long sagging branches.
Use these branches to climb down the path onto the riverbed (safe and easy). Stay LEFT. You must now walk to the WATERFALL/Swimming hole by jumping across the river rocks and walking alongside the river (still safe and easy). This is where the REAL ADVENTURE begins! BE SAFE! BUDDY SYSTEM! When you start to hear and see the WATERFALL, keep on going, you're almost there! Below the waterfall is a huge Swimming Hole. (If you make it to the river and want to take a RIGHT instead of a left... go ahead. This is where I have found THREE more waterholes (one with even more sunlight). But these are much harder to get to, and take a long time too (20-30 minutes). But its SOOO WORTH IT!)"
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CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 12/2008 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
SQUIRE CREEK PARK
(SQUI)
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TOWNS | EVERETT, ARLINGTON, DARRINGTON |
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LAT, LON | lat=48.27194, lon=-121.6729(source: map) (accuracy: approximate)
LINK TO GOOGLE MAP |
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Squire Creek |
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TYPE | Creek |
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DESCRIPTION | County park with camping, picnicing and a beach along the creek for swimming. |
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AREA | County Park |
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SANCTION | Unknown |
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FEE | Unknown |
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FACILITIES |
All facilities |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
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PHONE | 360-436-1283 |
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CAMPING | Developed camping at site (no hookups, reservations available.) |
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BATHING SUITS | Required |
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DIRECTIONS | From I-5 north of Everett take RT 530 east through Arlington then drive 26 miles toward Darrington. Before you get to Darrington, see signs for Squire Creek County Park and park entrance on the left.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 4/2011 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
WALLA WALLA AREA
[5 PLACES]
(WALA)
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TOWNS | YAKIMA, RICHLAND, KENNEWICK, WALLA WALLA
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Varies -see below |
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TYPE | River |
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DESCRIPTION | In all directions from Walla Walla are swimming hole opportunities, mostly in the Walla Walla River and its forks. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
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AREA | Unknown |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | None |
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FACILITIES |
None |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, jumping |
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PHONE | None |
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CAMPING | Developed camping at Palouse Falls S. P. and at Hood Park. Primitive/dispersed camping at other locations on BLM lands. |
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BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
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DIRECTIONS | Walla Walla is east of the Tri Cities area of Richland/Pasco/Kennewick on RT 12. All directions are from Walla Walla.
PALOUSE FALLS (PALO): Several swimming opportunities in the Palouse river about 1.5 hours north of Walla Walla. From Walla Walla, take RT 12 east about 45 miles then turn left on RT 261 north about 20 miles to the Palouse Falls State Park. Go to the overlook of the main falls (the swimming places are NOT at the main falls). From here, walk upstream on a trail that goes along the railroad tracks and look for a rapids - this is Little Palouse Falls. Swimming is at the bottom of falls or, if you walk back a bit (downstream) on the trail and clamber steeply down to the river. LAT, LON: lat=46.66357, lon=-118.2241 (source: map) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
SOUTH FORK WALLA WALLA (SOUW) : Great swimming opportunity in the South Fork of the Walla Walla. From Walla Walla, go south on RT 11 to Milton Freewater. On the south side of Milton Freewater take the Walla Walla River Rd. (toward Harris County Park), taking a left at the Harris County Park sign. After several miles there is a fork - here take the South Fork Walla Walla River Road. Continue on this road (past Harris Park) and you’ll cross two bridges, there is a deep swimming hole and sand bar under the second bridge. LAT, LON: lat=45.83098, lon=-118.17118 (source: map) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
SWEGLE ROAD (SWEG) : Another swimming place on the Walla Walla - close to the town, near the Whitman Mission Historic Site. From Walla Walla go west on RT 12 for 7 miles then turn south (left) onto Swegle Road (look for brown park signs). Go over the railroad tracks and then to a bridge (less than 1/2 mile). Park on the left just after you cross the bridge. The swimming place is here and, if you walk along the river a bit, there are other places. LAT, LON: lat=46.03690, lon=-118.47137 (source: map) (accuracy:general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
WALLA WALLA CLIFFS (WALC) : CAUTION: THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL JUMPING PLACE - A JUMPER DIES HERE MOST EVERY YEAR. WATER DEPTH VARIES BY SEASON - CHECK DEPTH EVERY TIME YOU GO. NEVER DIVE HEADFIRST. WEAR GOOD FOOTWEAR, THE CLIMB BACK UP IS TOUGH. The cliff jump heights can vary from 10 to 30 feet. To get here from Walla Walla, take RT 12 west toward the Tri Cities and, just before the road crosses the Walla Walla River, turn south (left) onto Byrnes Rd. Drive south on Byrnes Rd. for less than a mile, and look for a pull off on the right. The cliffs are here. LAT, LON: lat=46.06214, lon=-118.77821 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 1/2013.
HOOD PARK (HOOD): This is a Army Corps of Engineers park on the Snake River near the Tri Cities area - Richland/Pasco/Kennewick. Official swimming area with developed camping at the site. To get here from Walla Walla, take RT 12 west toward the Tri Cities Airport and, just before you cross the Snake River bridge exit into Hood Park. The swimming area is here in the Snake River. LAT, LON: lat=46.21405, lon=-119.01215 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
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VERIFIED | Not verified |
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DATE UPDATED | 1/2013 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
WASHOUGAL AREA
[7 PLACES]
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TOWNS | VANCOUVER, WASHOUGAL,
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Washougal River |
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TYPE | River |
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DESCRIPTION | Along the Washougal River, north and east of Washougal, are a number of swimming holes. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
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AREA | Unknown |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | None |
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FACILITIES |
Varies - see below |
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ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, jumping |
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PHONE | None |
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CAMPING | Developed camping at Battleground S. P. north of Washougal and at Dougan Falls Campground (see below). |
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BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
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DIRECTIONS | Washougal is east of Vancouver at the junction of the Columbia River and the Washougal River. All directions are from Washougal, going north along the Washougal River Rd.:
SANDY (SAND): Park with picnic tables and restrooms and swimming in the Washougal River. Very crowded on warm weekend days - can be hard to park then. To get here from Washougal, take Washougal River Rd north , cross over the river then turn left on Shepard Road. Continue for about .7 miles to the park. LAT, LON: lat=45.58881, lon=-122.36679 (source: map) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
THREE MILE (THRE): At about the 3 mile marker on the Washougal River Rd north is a Fish and Wildlife area, well wooded with great swimming. Pay to park here. To get here continue north on Washougal River Rd. to about mile marker 3. LAT, LON: lat=45.58642, lon=-122.35360 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
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BIG EDDY (BIGE): At about the 7 mile marker on the Washougal River Rd north is a great swimming family hole with a rope swing and rapids to tube through. To get here continue north on Washougal River Rd. to just past mile marker 7. LAT, LON: lat=45.62337, lon=-122.33384 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011. | 
Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond |
FISHING HOLE (FISH): At about the 8 mile marker on the Washougal River Rd north is a Fish and Wildlife area with little rapids, swimming holes, well wooded and bathrooms. Pay to park here. To get here continue north on Washougal River Rd. to just past mile marker 8. LAT, LON: lat=45.62775, lon=-122.31410 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
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DOUGAN FALLS RECREATION AREA (DOUF): About 20 miles up the Washougal River Rd north, at a National Forest campground and recreation area, is large falls with many levels and pools to swim in. INFO ON WEB . To get here continue north on Washougal River Rd. about 20 miles more and watch for signs. LAT, LON: lat=45.67329, lon=-122.15615 (source: map) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 4/2011. |
Family-Friendly
Walden's Pond |
BRIDGE FALLS (BRID): To get here continue north on Washougal River Rd. from Dougan Falls (above), keep right at the fork, and, after you cross two bridges, see the falls on the left. Swimming is in the pool at the bottom of falls. Bathing suits may be optional here.LAT, LON: lat=45.71874, lon=-122.12304 (source: map) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Uncertain of exact location. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
JUMPING CLIFFS (JUMP): Very high cliff with several different heights to jump from into a deep pool below. To get here continue a short way north on Washougal River Rd. from Bridge Falls (above) around a bend then see the cliffs on the left. LAT, LON: lat=45.72784, lon=-122.13110 (source: map) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Uncertain of exact location. Not verified. Updated 4/2011.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
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VERIFIED | Not verified |
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DATE UPDATED | 4/2011 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
WHATCOM FALLS PARK
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TOWNS | SEATTLE, BELLINGHAM |
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LAT, LON | lat=48.74988, lon=-122.42984(source: map) (accuracy: approximate)
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Whirlpool Falls/Whatcom Creek |
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TYPE | Falls/Creek |
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DESCRIPTION | Popular swimming hole at Whirlpool Falls in Whatcom City park in Bellingham. Whirlpool Falls is a very popular swimming hole within the park. The falls themselves are only about ten feet in height but the cliffs adjacent to the falls reach to about 30 feet high. During the summer one can usually watch swimmers jumping from these tall cliffs into the punchbowl pool below. The falls are located along the "Whirlpool Loop Trail." WEB SITE , MAP |
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AREA | Whatcom Falls Park |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | Unknown |
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FACILITIES |
All facilities, picnic, playground |
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Swimming, picnicing |
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PHONE | Unknown |
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CAMPING | None at site. |
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BATHING SUITS | Required |
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DIRECTIONS | From I-5 exit 253 in Bellingham, take Lakeway Dr. east about 1.75 miles Turn left onto Silver Beach Rd and enter Whatcom Falls Park. Whatcom Falls Park is located at 1401 Electric Avenue in the Whatcom Falls Neighborhood of Bellingham. Hike the "Whirlpool Loop Trail" to the falls. |
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 1/2013 |
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This swimming hole listing is by www.SwimmingHoles.info .
WIND RIVER AREA
[2 PLACES]
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TOWNS | PORTLAND (OR), VANCOUVER (WA), WASHOUGAL, CARSON |
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STATE | WA |
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WATER | Hot Springs/Dry Creek |
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TYPE | Hot Springs/Falls |
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DESCRIPTION | Here's another "two-fer" hot springs/cold falls combination not too far from each other in southern Washington in the Columbia River Gorge area. For details, see DIRECTIONS below.
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AREA | Gifford Pinchot N.F./Private land |
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SANCTION | Unofficial |
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FEE | None |
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FACILITIES |
Unknown |
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ACTIVITIES |
Hot soaking, Swimming |
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PHONE | None |
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CAMPING | There are several N.F. campgrounds on RT 14 north of Carson in the Pinchot N.F. |
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BATHING SUITS | Probably Optional |
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DIRECTIONS | From Vancouver take RT 14 east to Carson, then:
DRY CREEK FALLS [DRYC]: Also known as Puff Falls. High falls into pool at bottom for swimming. Cold water! To get here from RT 14 near Carson, go north on Wind River Rd (along the Wind River) into the Gifford Pinchot N.F. (this road becomes FR 30 in the N.F.). At about 17 miles from Carson, go northwest (left turn) onto FR 64 which goes along the Dry River. Go about 2.1 miles on FR 64 to the place where this road crosses the creek and park. Walk upstream just under 1 mile (some slow going) to the falls - the swimming hole is in the pool at the bottom of the falls.
LAT, LON :lat=45.92628, lon= -121.97917(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. Not verified. Pretty confident. Updated 12/5/2005.
WIND RIVER HOT SPRINGS [WINH]: Also known as "St. Martins on the Wind". The customary, old trail to this place is on private property and is now very extensively posted. From an enthusiastic visitor in 2010, here is apparently one way to get there without going on private property:" I was dead set on finding a "legal" way to get there and I believe I have. The Carson hot springs hotel is on the opposite side of the river, you can easily look it up on-line to get directions when I asked around I was told to hike the trail behind the hotel, there really is only one trail head although it is not marked but you can easily see where it is, so I took the well maintained trail and in one part of the trail the path forks, one way going down and one going up take the path down and continue walking, this is where it gets tricky. I followed the path which led me to a suspension bridge with of course tons of signs about trespassing, and coming down the bridge was a hiker, so I decided to ask him if he knew exactly where they are and he did. From the bridge you can actually see where they are of course they were flooded but I got the general idea, so on the way back about halfway back from the bridge I saw a steep trail heading directly where they were it had a how do I say it a shoelace tied around a tree apprently it was to assist you down the steep trail and this is completely legal to go this way ! I am so excited to visit the hot springs twoard the end of summer, my friends in town say yes people do still go there to soak in the springs so I hope this helps and please ! Tell everyone to clean it up too"
INFO AND PHOTOS . To get here from RT 14 near Carson, stay on RT 14 east, take the turn for Carson and go to the Carson Hot Springs Hotel. Follow the directions above from the hotel. Not verified. Pretty confident. Updated 3/2010.
LAT, LON :lat=45.72875, lon=-121.79547(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
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VERIFIED | No |
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DATE UPDATED | 3/2010 |
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