Disclaimer
Last updated: August 2025
Please read this disclaimer carefully before using SwimmingHolesGuide.com. By accessing and using this website you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms set out here.
General Information Only
The information published on SwimmingHolesGuide.com — including GPS coordinates, entry fees, water temperatures, visiting hours, access notes, safety information, and seasonal recommendations — is provided for general informational purposes only. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free.
Natural locations change. Entry fees increase. Access roads close. Water levels rise and fall. Sites that were safe last season may be temporarily unsafe this season. Always verify current conditions directly with the managing authority before visiting any location listed on this site.
Outdoor Activity Risk
Swimming in natural bodies of water carries inherent risks that do not exist in supervised public swimming pools. These risks include but are not limited to:
- Strong and unpredictable currents
- Flash flooding — particularly in canyon and gorge environments
- Cold water shock from sudden immersion in cold spring-fed water
- Submerged rocks, logs, and other underwater hazards
- Variable and unknown water depth
- Waterborne illness including bacterial and algal contamination
- Remote location with limited or no cell service
- Limited or no emergency services access
- Wildlife including snakes, insects, and other animals
By visiting any location listed on this site you accept full responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. SwimmingHolesGuide.com is not responsible for any injury, death, loss of property, or any other harm resulting from visiting locations listed on or linked from this website.
GPS Coordinates and Navigation
GPS coordinates published on this site are provided in good faith and are as accurate as our research allows. However, GPS coordinates can be imprecise, particularly in remote areas. Do not rely solely on GPS coordinates for navigation. Always use coordinates in conjunction with official park maps, trail markers, and common sense. If coordinates lead you to private property or an area that appears unsafe, do not proceed.
Entry Fees and Access
Entry fees, reservation requirements, and access policies change regularly. Prices listed on this site may not reflect current rates. Always check the managing authority’s official website or contact them directly for current pricing and access information before making a trip.
Safety Flag System
Locations on this site are marked with safety flags where relevant. Amber-flagged locations carry specific safety warnings that should be read carefully before visiting. Red-flagged locations are not published on the public site pending further verification. However, the absence of a safety flag does not guarantee that a location is completely safe. All natural swimming carries risk.
Emergency Situations
If you experience an emergency while visiting a swimming hole, call 911 immediately. In remote areas without cell service, use a personal locator beacon (PLB) or satellite messenger. Always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return before visiting any remote swimming location.
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No Professional Advice
Nothing on this website constitutes professional safety advice, medical advice, legal advice, or any other form of professional advice. Always consult appropriate professionals and use your own judgment when assessing the safety of any outdoor activity.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SwimmingHolesGuide.com, its owners, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or your visit to any location listed herein.
Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer at any time. Continued use of this website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated disclaimer.
Contact
Questions about this disclaimer can be directed to us through our contact page.