Here's a rundown on some of Western North Carolina's iconic swimming holes and waterfalls that are safe and accessible after ...

Bring a rope - "Most natural swimming holes are not equipped with safety or rescue equipment. Saving a life could be as simple as adding a long, sturdy rope to your beach bag for the day.

With a 40-foot waterfall as a perfect scenic background, Courthouse Creek Falls is a perfect place to swim or wade. The swimming hole, a large pool at the base of falls, is accessible via a hike ...

Travel This list of (once) secret swimming holes in the Carolinas beats any resort pool By Allison Palmer June 17, 2025 4:40 PM ...

Why to go: One of the Smokies’ most beloved swimming gems, Midnight Hole sits just across the Tennessee-North Carolina border, burrowed within the Big Creek area of the park.

As high temperatures persist through the end of June in North Carolina, one swimming hole location is honored on a list of the best in the nation. Outside Magazine, which focuses on outdoors ...