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Eno River Swimming Spots (Bobbit Hole, Sennett Hole, etc.)

📍 Durham / Hillsborough / Chapel Hill
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, variable
Water Temp
🟡 Moderate
Difficulty
📅 Late spring–early fall (April–October when flows are low)
Best Season
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🌊 About Eno River Swimming Spots (Bobbit Hole, Sennett Hole, etc.)

A network of shaded, rocky swimming holes along the 40-mile Eno River flowing through Durham, Hillsborough, and Chapel Hill — each named hole (Bobbit Hole, Sennett Hole, and others) has its own character.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable
Best Season
📅 Late spring–early fall (April–October when flows are low)
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
River swimming holes & rock shelves
Managed By
NC State Parks (Eno River State Park) + Durham/Orange County parks
County
Durham / Orange County, North Carolina
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Eno River State Park, Cole Mill Rd access, Durham, NC 27705

Access Notes:
Multiple access points; a popular route is Cole Mill access via Bobbitt Hole Trail (~2.5-mi loop) to Bobbit Hole; avoid swimming for 48 hours after heavy rain

GPS Coordinates
36.0594, -79.0067
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✅ 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
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