These are 2 of the Best, Secret, Swimming Holes in New Hampshire

Swimming holes in New Hampshire are like lobsters in Maine...they just go together.

And if you are in New Hampshire, full-time or just for a vacation, finding a hidden or secret swimming hole is a must-do summer activity.

Note the words hidden and secret. Those are key.

There are plenty of obvious, amazing, and very crowded swimming spots in New Hampshire: Diana's Bath, Echo Lake, and Lake Winnipesaukee.

Swimming in New Hampshire is better in solitude. Hearing the birds chirp and the wind blow is more favorable than hearing kids scream and parents yelling for them to put on more sunscreen...right?

Best Secret Swim Hole in New Hampshire: Falls on the Smart Brook Trail

This tiny swimming hole. and small waterfall, can be found near Waterville Valley Ski Resort.

According to a Visit Waterville Valley article, the swimming hole, on the Smart Brook trail, is only one mile from the road (parking lot).

This is an underrated area of the White Mountains. Most people explore around North Conway or Lincoln, not spending enough time in "The Valley." That is what makes this swimming hole so great.

The trail is short, the swimming hole is crystal clear, and there will probably only be a few cars (if any) in the parking lot. So this is certainly a "hidden" gem.

Best Secret Swim Hole in New Hampshire: Lake of the Clouds

For full serenity, you can swim in a lake 5,000 feet above sea level in New Hampshire...if you work for it.

In between the top of Mount Washington and the top of Mount Monroe, part of the Presidential Ridge in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, are the Lakes of the Clouds.

There is a gorgeous pair of lakes you can soak in that not many people wander too - that is because it is so far up a mountain, you are literally in the middle of clouds.

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