There is no better way to make a big “splash” this summer than by cooling off in a pool… but do you want to know what is even more epic? Cooling off in one of these 5 memorable swimming holes located throughout Colorado!
- Cascade Creek (Durango)
YouTube/Johnny Appleseed It may be a bit of a hike (literally) to reach both the Cascade Creek waterfalls and swimming areas, but according to those who have made the trek, it is beyond worth it!
- Queens Canyon Punch Bowls (Colorado Springs)
YouTube/Matus Demko Whether you prefer to swim fully clothed (pictured) or in your swimsuit, these Colorado Springs area swimming holes are the perfect place to cool down.
- Medano Creek (Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve)
Flickr/Matt Johnson Go figure that a magical and unexpected Colorado location like the Great Sand Dunes would also house a magical and unexpected body of water in which to splash around and play.
- Devil’s Punch Bowl (Aspen)
TripAdvisor One of Colorado’s most popular swimming holes is also one of the best places in Colorado to practice your cliff diving skills! (Aside from Casa Bonita, of course…)
- Paradise Cove (Guffey)
Yelp/Will G. Last but certainly not least is that of Paradise (or Guffey) Cove, which is a popular spot in the summer for locals to both cool off and test their diving skills.
Which Colorado swimming hole is your favorite?
YouTube/Johnny Appleseed
It may be a bit of a hike (literally) to reach both the Cascade Creek waterfalls and swimming areas, but according to those who have made the trek, it is beyond worth it!
YouTube/Matus Demko
Whether you prefer to swim fully clothed (pictured) or in your swimsuit, these Colorado Springs area swimming holes are the perfect place to cool down.
Flickr/Matt Johnson
Go figure that a magical and unexpected Colorado location like the Great Sand Dunes would also house a magical and unexpected body of water in which to splash around and play.
TripAdvisor
One of Colorado’s most popular swimming holes is also one of the best places in Colorado to practice your cliff diving skills! (Aside from Casa Bonita, of course…)
Yelp/Will G.
Last but certainly not least is that of Paradise (or Guffey) Cove, which is a popular spot in the summer for locals to both cool off and test their diving skills.
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