Some of Our Favorite Swimming and Fishing Spots on the River

Content taken from The Valley Reporter "A String of Pearls for Swimming", June 28, 2007

Lareau's Swimming Hole -- across Route 100 from American Flatbread.  A beach area leads into a deeper pool.  On the far side is a small ledge.  The area around the swimming hole is a flat park and is blocked from the road by a number of small hills.  Perfect for families, with plenty of parking and toilet facilities.

Meadow Road -- Across from the 1824 House on Route 100, north of Waitsfield.

Riverside Park -- in Warren, located off Route 100 at the bottom of the Sugarbush Access Road.  Mostly shallow water, this park has a parking area, a picnic table, and a rope swing.  Perfect for families.

Warren Falls -- located off Route 100 in Warren toward Granville.  Ledges of various heights all drop off into a deep pool.  For a more adventurous experience.

The Punch Bowl -- located across from Yestermorrow.  A recognized nude swimming hole.  Behind the wooden screen, there are some picnic tables.  There are a number of moderate size pools, up to 10 feet deep.

Covered Bridge Swimming Area -- in the town of Waitsfield.  Extremely popular among older kids, there is a deep pool located right below the bridge.  A little upstream is a more leisurely spot.  A rocky beach stretches out from the edge.  There is a strip of rocks in the middle of the river when the river is high.

Blueberry Lake -- Great for swimming, kayaking and canoeing.  Great for canines and humans alike.

Wards Swimming Hole -- A large swimming hole with large rocks to jump from, and a park to relax on.  N on Rte 100, continue N on Rte 100B for a few miles at the fork.  Parking lot on the right.