Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: August 2025
SwimmingHolesGuide.com believes in full transparency. This page explains our affiliate relationships and how we earn revenue to keep this guide free for everyone.
Amazon Associates Program
SwimmingHolesGuide.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
This means that when you click certain product links on our site — such as links to dry bags, water shoes, waterproof phone cases, sunscreen, or other gear we recommend — and you make a purchase on Amazon, we earn a small commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you whatsoever. You pay exactly the same price you would pay visiting Amazon directly.
How This Affects Our Recommendations
We only recommend products we genuinely believe are useful for visiting swimming holes. Our gear recommendations are based on what experienced outdoor swimmers actually use and need — not on which products pay the highest commissions.
Our editorial content — the swimming hole guides, GPS coordinates, entry fee information, safety notes, and visiting tips — is completely independent of our affiliate relationships. We do not accept payment from swimming hole operators, parks, or any other party to influence how we describe or rank locations.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements on this site through Google AdSense. Google pays us a small amount when visitors view or interact with these ads. The ads you see are determined by Google based on your browsing history and interests — we do not control which specific ads appear.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Maintaining a comprehensive national database of over 2,400 swimming holes — with verified GPS coordinates, current entry fees, safety information, and seasonal updates — takes significant time and ongoing effort. Affiliate commissions and advertising revenue allow us to keep SwimmingHolesGuide.com completely free for everyone who uses it.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, as outlined in 16 CFR Part 255. We are committed to honest, transparent communication with our visitors at all times.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we earn revenue, please contact us through our contact page. We are happy to clarify anything.
Thank you for using SwimmingHolesGuide.com. Every purchase made through our links helps us keep the guide free, accurate, and growing.