Swimming Holes Near Killington, Vermont
· by the owners of Trail Creek 74
Looking for a cool down, and a splash? Look no further, we got you.
Lower Clarendon Gorge State Forest
The gorge features many scenic waterfalls and cliffs. The Mill River runs through the gorge, creating pools making for a long, delightful float. Natural swimming holes are located at different points along the river. Be sure to exercise your own judgment, swim with a buddy, and never jump without scouting the water below first.
Directions
From Rutland, take Route 7 south. Turn left onto Route 103, then almost immediately turn right onto Route 7B South. Drive 1.9 miles, then turn left onto Gorge Road. Continue approximately 0.3 miles to the parking area.
Echo Lake, Plymouth, VT
Ranked Grade A clean, Echo Lake is a 104-acre pristine glacial lake roughly 20 minutes south of Killington along Route 100.
Visit Camp Plymouth State Park for swimming at the sandy beach, kayaking, canoeing, power boating, and trout and bass fishing. Rentals for paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats are available on-site.
Thunderhead View, Hancock, VT
Park, walk along a trail to a picnic area and river access spot, and enjoy the flowing waters of the Upper White River. Please stay on the trail due to contamination of the soils. When you visit, help keep the site clean: pick up after your dog and pack out your trash.
Directions
From the Route 100/Route 125 intersection in Hancock village, travel south approximately 0.7 miles to Bettis Autoland and Salvage Yard at 475 Vermont Rt. 100. The access is a public right-of-way between the office and garage of Bettis Autoland. Past the first gate at the property boundary is a small parking area on the left. A second gate is locked to exclude motor vehicles. The public trail continues from this gate. Please stay on the designated trail to protect vegetation and soil.
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