Venus Pool (Waioka Pond, ʻŌheʻo-adjacent)
A popular, easily reached local swimming hole along the Road to Hana, known for its clear pool and small waterfall.
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Cape Henlopen State Park
One of Delaware’s flagship state parks, with a lifeguarded ocean beach alongside WWII history and birding — a well-rounded coastal
Fenwick Island State Park
A quieter alternative to Delaware’s more crowded northern beach towns, right at the Maryland state line.
Slaughter Beach
A small Delaware Bay town beach — regional guides specifically note this is best avoided FOR SWIMMING during the spring/early-summer
Jungle Jim’s Waterpark
Regional guides specifically recommend this as the best option for visitors wanting to see the bottom clearly and have lifeguards
Burr Pond State Park
A developed, sandy swim beach on a scenic pond, with a separate dedicated boat launch to keep boating and swimming
Chatfield Hollow State Park
A relaxing brook-side swimming spot paired with trails to rocky ledges and caves with local Indigenous history and lore, giving
Mashamoquet Brook State Park (“Wolf’s Den”)
Named for good fishing in the local Indigenous language, this park pairs brook swimming with a genuinely notable piece of
Day Pond State Park
A quieter eastern Connecticut pond offering a simpler, less-crowded swim option compared to the more heavily trafficked Litchfield Hills waterfalls.
Bolton Potholes
A lesser-known, locally cherished set of swimming holes carved by Joiner Brook, maintained by a local conservancy — off the