🪨 Creek Spot
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Chickamauga Creek (“Blue Hole”)
An unofficial "Blue Hole" and other swimming spots along Chickamauga Creek near Chattanooga.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable
Water Type
Creek swimming hole
Managed By
Tennessee State Natural Areas program
County
Hamilton County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Soddy Daisy, TN
Access Notes:
Hike in via the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge trail
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace