Savage Gulf – Greeter Falls & Blue Hole
A natural swimming hole at the base of lush Greeter Falls within Savage Gulf, part of South Cumberland State Park.
Swimming Holes
Fall Creek Falls (Cane Creek & Fall Creek Falls pools)
Home to one of the tallest waterfalls in the eastern US (256 ft); the 7-ft-deep pool at its base and
Douglas Lake
Popular East Tennessee reservoir near Sevierville/Dandridge with several public swim/beach access points.
Norris Lake
One of the clearest, deepest reservoirs in Tennessee, popular for boating and cove swimming.
Frozen Head State Natural Area (Flat Fork Creek)
Unofficial swimming holes on Flat Fork Creek within this rugged Cumberland Plateau natural area.
Ozone Falls
A dramatic 110-ft waterfall with a swimmable pool at its base, just off US-70 near Crossville.
Obed Wild & Scenic River – Nemo & Lily Bridge
A locals’ rite of passage — two popular access points on the Obed River known for deep swimming pools and
Big South Fork NRRA – Burnt Mill Bridge & Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole
Multiple swimming spots along the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River within this NPS-managed river gorge.
French Broad River (Newport area)
Warmer, wider river swimming alternative to the cold mountain creeks, near Newport.