Swimming Holes in Utah
153 natural swimming holes
Utah has 153 natural swimming holes in our directory — lakes, rivers, creeks scattered from the backcountry to roadside favorites. Favorites include Sand Hollow Reservoir, Quail Creek Reservoir, Navajo Lake (Utah). Every listing includes location details, fees, reservation info, and safety notes where known. Conditions change with weather and seasons, so always verify before you go.
All Utah swimming holes
- Baker Hot Springs
- Battle Creek Falls
- Causey Reservoir
- Lake Powell (Stanton Creek)
- Lake Powell (Wahweap)
- Lone Rock Beach (Lake Powell)
- Navajo Lake (Utah)
- Provo River Falls
- Quail Creek Reservoir
- Sand Hollow Reservoir
- Adams Canyon Waterfall
- Amethyst Lake
- Anderson Meadow Reservoir
- Ash Creek
- Ashley Gorge
- Baker Reservoir
- Bear Lake (North Beach, Idaho side)
- Bear Lake (Rendezvous Beach)
- Bells Canyon Waterfall
- Big Brush Creek
- Big Sand Wash Reservoir
- Blacksmith Fork River
- Bloods Lake
- Browne Lake
- Butterfly Lake
- Cascade Falls
- Cliff Lake (Uinta)
- Colorado River (Moab)
- Coyote Gulch
- Crystal Lake (Uinta)
- Currant Creek Reservoir
- Death Hollow
- Deer Creek Reservoir
- Donut Falls
- East Canyon Reservoir
- Echo Reservoir
- Enterprise Reservoir
- Escalante River
- Fifth Water Hot Springs
- First Dam
- Fish Lake
- Flaming Gorge (Lucerne Swim Beach)
- Flaming Gorge (Sunny Cove)
- Fremont River (Capitol Reef)
- Gandy Warm Springs
- Gloria Falls
- Granddaddy Lakes
- Great Salt Lake (Antelope Island)
- Green River (Little Hole)
- Green River State Park
- Gunlock Reservoir
- Horsetail Falls
- Huntington Reservoir
- Hyrum Reservoir
- Ibantik Lake
- Ivins Reservoir
- Joe's Valley Reservoir
- Johnson Valley Reservoir
- Jones Hole
- Jordanelle Reservoir
- Kanab Creek
- Kanarraville Falls
- Ken's Lake
- Kolob Reservoir
- La Verkin Creek
- Lake Blanche
- Lake Powell (Bullfrog)
- Lake Powell (Halls Crossing)
- Leeds Creek
- Logan River (Logan Canyon)
- Logan River at Guinavah-Malibu
- Lost Creek Reservoir
- Lost Lake (Uinta)
- Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir
- Lower Calf Creek Falls
- Lower Pine Creek Falls
- Mantua Reservoir
- Meadow Hot Springs
- Mill Creek (Moab)
- Mill Meadow Reservoir
- Millsite Reservoir
- Minersville Reservoir
- Mirror Lake (Uinta)
- Monticello Lake
- Moon Lake (Uinta)
- Mossy Cave Falls
- Neon Canyon (Golden Cathedral)
- Ogden River (Ogden Canyon)
- Oowah Lake
- Otter Creek Reservoir
- Panguitch Lake
- Paria River
- Parowan Creek
- Payson Lakes
- Pelican Lake
- Pineview Reservoir
- Piute Reservoir
- Pleasant Creek (Capitol Reef)
- Porcupine Reservoir
- Price River (Helper)
- Professor Creek
- Provo River (Bridal Veil Park)
- Provo River (Vivian Park)
- Puffer Lake
- Recapture Reservoir
- Red Creek Reservoir
- Red Fleet Reservoir
- Red Pine Lake
- Red Reef (Red Cliffs)
- Rockport Reservoir
- San Juan River (Sand Island, Bluff)
- San Rafael River
- San Rafael River (Fullers Bottom)
- Santa Clara River
- Saratoga Hot Springs
- Scofield Reservoir
- Sheep Creek Lake
- Silver Lake Flat Reservoir
- Smith and Morehouse Reservoir
- South Fork Ogden River
- Spirit Lake
- Starvation Reservoir
- Steinaker Reservoir
- Stewart Falls
- Strawberry Reservoir
- Sulphur Creek (Capitol Reef)
- Swasey's Beach
- The Crack
- The Gulch
- Tibble Fork Reservoir
- Tony Grove Lake
- Toquerville Falls
- Trial Lake
- Tropic Reservoir
- Upper Calf Creek Falls
- Upper Stillwater Reservoir
- Utah Lake (Lincoln Beach)
- Utah Lake (Sandy Beach)
- Utah Lake at Lindon
- Veyo Pool
- Virgin River (St. George)
- Virgin River (Virgin)
- Wall Lake
- Warner Lake
- Washington Lake (Uinta)
- Waterfall Canyon
- Weber River (Henefer)
- Weber River (Oakley)
- Wide Hollow Reservoir
- Willard Bay
- Willis Creek
- Yankee Meadow Reservoir
- Yuba Reservoir
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit swimming holes in Utah?
Most natural swimming holes in Utah are at their best from late spring through early fall, when water levels are safe and temperatures are comfortable. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions.
Do Utah swimming holes require reservations?
Some do — popular spots increasingly use timed entry or day-use permits. Check each listing's reservation field and the official park link before you go.
Are swimming holes in Utah free?
Many are free, but state parks and popular preserves often charge a day-use or parking fee. Each listing shows reported fee info where known.
Are natural swimming holes in Utah safe?
Natural water has real risks: no lifeguards, submerged rocks, strong currents, and cold water. Never dive headfirst, check depth, and supervise children closely.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026