A while back, we came up with quite a few swimming holes in Georgia to add to your summer bucket list. You can find that article right here. However, this year we decided to do something a bit different—consider it a part two, if you will. This time around it won’t just be spots where you can swim, but instead, we found actual swimming holes. Waterfalls, creeks, streams, spring-fed lakes galore. Most of these swimming holes have easy to find directions if you just pop it in the GPS or print out directions ahead of time. We’ll provide many of the addresses of these spots within each description, as well as at the end of the list.
Check out some of the best-of-the-best in swimming holes all located in Georgia:
- Blue Hole Falls
Flickr Alexander Lerch The High Shoals Trail takes you along to this refreshing waterfall. The swimming hole at the bottom is a nice way to cool off after a hike, but be careful of the strong currents!
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Address: Indian Grave Gap Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546
- Mill Creek
Flickr C J Located near Woodstock, Mill Creek features an exhilarating swimming hole where you can relax on a hot summer day. Bonus points if you can find the rope swing.
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Address: Woodstock, GA
- Dicks Creek Falls
Flickr pookie_NY Dicks Creek Falls is a very popular, albeit beautiful, multi-tiered waterfall with many swimming holes. It might take a few twists and turns to get there, but it is well worth it indeed.
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Address: Lumpkin County, Cleveland, GA 30528
- Woodall Shoals
Flickr stevbach1 This swimming hole is a popular spot on the Chattooga River. Stay downstream when you swim ad avoid the strong currents and high water levels. Other than that, Woodall Shoals is revitalizing to say the least.
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Address: Clayton, GA
- Edge of the World
Flickr Jeff Gunn This is a very popular swimming hole and picnic area. They also have a few water slides and chutes, which drop you off into the pools below. This is a great day trip for the entire family.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: 7000 GA-53, Dawsonville, GA 30534
- Banning Mills
Flickr Ed Schipul This good old fashioned swimming spot is in the middle of a wooded wonderland. Swim at your own risk, and enjoy the enveloping sounds of nature.
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Address: 205 Horseshoe Dam Rd Banning Mills, Whitesburg, GA 30185-2560
- Sope Creek
Flickr Timothy J Sope Creek is an 11 mile-long stream located in Cobb County. There remains some ruins of the old Sope Creek Mill, if you’re feeling adventurous. But perhaps jumping into this creek would be adventurous enough.
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Address: 3760 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067
- Poole’s Mill
Flickr Dave Lawrence Here’s what is cool about Poole’s Mill. Not only is there a covered bridge, there also is a rope swing and very few rapids. This is an easy way to cool off.
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Address: 7725 Pooles Mill Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107
- Rockmart
Flickr Cynthia Phillips Here’s a fun tidbit of information: There is a small beach in Rockmart where you can indeed swim, however we have an inside scoop. If you pass the Silver Comet Trail from Thompson’s Creek, walk upstream where you will see a well-worn path angling down toward the creek. The main swimming hole is at the bottom of this short path. You’re welcome.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: Thompson’s Creek, Polk County, GA
- Sweetwater Creek
Flickr Jeff Gunn This swimming spot is known for having a few rapids, but also being a cool spot to take a dip, or soak your toes after a long hike. Keep an eye on water levels, and don’t forget to have fun!
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30057
These swimming holes in Georgia are truly a great way to stay cool during the sweltering months. Have you visited any of these swimming holes? Share your experience with us in the comments section!
Flickr Alexander Lerch
The High Shoals Trail takes you along to this refreshing waterfall. The swimming hole at the bottom is a nice way to cool off after a hike, but be careful of the strong currents!
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: Indian Grave Gap Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Flickr C J
Located near Woodstock, Mill Creek features an exhilarating swimming hole where you can relax on a hot summer day. Bonus points if you can find the rope swing.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: Woodstock, GA
Flickr pookie_NY
Dicks Creek Falls is a very popular, albeit beautiful, multi-tiered waterfall with many swimming holes. It might take a few twists and turns to get there, but it is well worth it indeed.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: Lumpkin County, Cleveland, GA 30528
Flickr stevbach1
This swimming hole is a popular spot on the Chattooga River. Stay downstream when you swim ad avoid the strong currents and high water levels. Other than that, Woodall Shoals is revitalizing to say the least.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: Clayton, GA
Flickr Jeff Gunn
This is a very popular swimming hole and picnic area. They also have a few water slides and chutes, which drop you off into the pools below. This is a great day trip for the entire family.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: 7000 GA-53, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Flickr Ed Schipul
This good old fashioned swimming spot is in the middle of a wooded wonderland. Swim at your own risk, and enjoy the enveloping sounds of nature.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: 205 Horseshoe Dam Rd Banning Mills, Whitesburg, GA 30185-2560
Flickr Timothy J
Sope Creek is an 11 mile-long stream located in Cobb County. There remains some ruins of the old Sope Creek Mill, if you’re feeling adventurous. But perhaps jumping into this creek would be adventurous enough.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: 3760 Paper Mill Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30067
Flickr Dave Lawrence
Here’s what is cool about Poole’s Mill. Not only is there a covered bridge, there also is a rope swing and very few rapids. This is an easy way to cool off.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: 7725 Pooles Mill Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107
Flickr Cynthia Phillips
Here’s a fun tidbit of information: There is a small beach in Rockmart where you can indeed swim, however we have an inside scoop. If you pass the Silver Comet Trail from Thompson’s Creek, walk upstream where you will see a well-worn path angling down toward the creek. The main swimming hole is at the bottom of this short path. You’re welcome.
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: Thompson’s Creek, Polk County, GA
This swimming spot is known for having a few rapids, but also being a cool spot to take a dip, or soak your toes after a long hike. Keep an eye on water levels, and don’t forget to have fun!
Click here for more information about this Georgia swimming hole!
Address: Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30057
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Address: Indian Grave Gap Rd, Hiawassee, GA 30546, USAAddress: Mill Creek, GA 30740, USAAddress: Lumpkin County, Cleveland, GA 30528, USAAddress: Woodall Shoals, Georgia 30525, USAAddress: “Edge of the World” Trail, 7000 Hwy 53, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USAAddress: Banning Mills, GA 30185, USAAddress: Sope Creek Trail, Marietta, GA 30067, USAAddress: Poole’s Mill Bridge Park, 7725 Pooles Mill Rd, Ball Ground, GA 30107, USAAddress: Rockmart, GA 30153, USAAddress: Sweetwater Creek, Georgia, USA
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Swimming Holes in Georgia June 06, 2020 Marisa Roman What are the most beautiful beaches in Georgia? There are so many other beautiful swimming spots in Georgia worth considering for the next warm-weather afternoon. Beyond just the swimming holes, Georgia happens to also be a coastal state, which means there is direct access to the ocean! A few of the most stunning beaches you can consider for your next oceanside adventure should include Tybee Island, Savannah, Jekyll Island, and St. Simons to name a few. Where can I find the bluest water in Georgia? While there may not be blue water in Georgia that is reminiscent of the Caribbean, we do have a place that is considered to have the bluest water around. On a sunny afternoon, Cherokee Falls offers up a rich blue swimming hole. In addition to those looking for hiking trails with swimming in Georgia, Cherokee Falls will also be a good option. Take the Waterfalls Trail through Cloudland Canyon State Park and Cherokee Falls will be the first waterfall you see! Are there any inflatable waterparks in Georgia? Outdoor adventures in Georgia come in all different events and activities. But one of the summer activities that has been a huge hit with locals is the inflatable waterpark on Robin Lake Beach! Usually open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, guests can check out the gargantuan inflatable waterpark right smack dab in the middle of the lake.
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Swimming Holes in Georgia
June 06, 2020
Marisa Roman
What are the most beautiful beaches in Georgia? There are so many other beautiful swimming spots in Georgia worth considering for the next warm-weather afternoon. Beyond just the swimming holes, Georgia happens to also be a coastal state, which means there is direct access to the ocean! A few of the most stunning beaches you can consider for your next oceanside adventure should include Tybee Island, Savannah, Jekyll Island, and St. Simons to name a few. Where can I find the bluest water in Georgia? While there may not be blue water in Georgia that is reminiscent of the Caribbean, we do have a place that is considered to have the bluest water around. On a sunny afternoon, Cherokee Falls offers up a rich blue swimming hole. In addition to those looking for hiking trails with swimming in Georgia, Cherokee Falls will also be a good option. Take the Waterfalls Trail through Cloudland Canyon State Park and Cherokee Falls will be the first waterfall you see! Are there any inflatable waterparks in Georgia? Outdoor adventures in Georgia come in all different events and activities. But one of the summer activities that has been a huge hit with locals is the inflatable waterpark on Robin Lake Beach! Usually open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, guests can check out the gargantuan inflatable waterpark right smack dab in the middle of the lake.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
There are so many other beautiful swimming spots in Georgia worth considering for the next warm-weather afternoon. Beyond just the swimming holes, Georgia happens to also be a coastal state, which means there is direct access to the ocean! A few of the most stunning beaches you can consider for your next oceanside adventure should include Tybee Island, Savannah, Jekyll Island, and St. Simons to name a few.
Where can I find the bluest water in Georgia?
While there may not be blue water in Georgia that is reminiscent of the Caribbean, we do have a place that is considered to have the bluest water around. On a sunny afternoon, Cherokee Falls offers up a rich blue swimming hole. In addition to those looking for hiking trails with swimming in Georgia, Cherokee Falls will also be a good option. Take the Waterfalls Trail through Cloudland Canyon State Park and Cherokee Falls will be the first waterfall you see!
Are there any inflatable waterparks in Georgia?
Outdoor adventures in Georgia come in all different events and activities. But one of the summer activities that has been a huge hit with locals is the inflatable waterpark on Robin Lake Beach! Usually open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, guests can check out the gargantuan inflatable waterpark right smack dab in the middle of the lake.
