Popular large swimming hole with a broad beach, and wide rock ledges. Friendly for families with kids.
One of a series swimming holes along the Little North Fork of the Santiam River.
The flat ledges and shallow water on the top of the waterfall and deep pool at the cliff base.
A large swimming area with sand and pebble beach, rock jumping opportunity. Friendly for families with kids.
Deep section of the Little North Santiam River with rocky slopes and vertical cliffs.
A series of fantastic emerald pools, waterfalls, cliffs, grottoes, and rock pillar in the middle of the river.
A deep and calm pool in the narrow deep canyon beneath a suspension footbridge.
A beautiful reservoir with warm water in the summer. Plenty of water activities including swimming, fishing, paddling, and boating.
A waterfall cascades through the rocky cliff into the large plunge pool. Warm creek water spurs activities such as wading, swimming, and craw fishing.
Secluded swimming hole in the Santiam State Forest features the waterfall and deep pool with clear green-emerald water.
Foster Lake – Lewis Creek Park
Sandy beach, great for families with kids, water sports. Crowded in a peak season.
Foster Lake - Sunnyside County Park
Sandy beach, great for families with kids, water sports, camping, picnic sites.
Beautiful swimming holes along the Quartzville Creek.
Yellowbottom – Quartzville Creek
A big natural pool with emerald cold water in the beautiful scenery along the scenic coridor of the Quartzville Creek.
Calapooia River - McKercher Park
Scenic river with unique rocky banks with a series of swimming holes in the rocky pockets and channels.
Calapooia River - Pioneer Park
Tranquil waters of the river make this location great for Families with kids.
A lovely park features a covered bridge and swimming hole. Great for families with kids.
A historic covered bridge over the Thomas Creek, the section of the river is peaceful with clear warm water in the summer months.
Cobble beach, beautiful lucid green and relatively warm waters, picnic sites. Family with small children friendly.
A secluded swimming spot with large rock ledges and deep pool within Molalla Recreation Area.
A secluded deep swimming spot for experienced swimmers.
Remote location in the Mt Hood National Forest features deep emerald swimming holes on the Clackamas River.
Secluded shallow swimming hole, friendly for families with small children.
Plenty of activities including camping, picnicking, and swimming with two beautiful swimming holes along the river.