Can you swim at Stone Mountain NC?

Swimming. While you cannot swim at Stone Mountain Falls (you can wade your toes in the bottom), Widow’s Creek Falls is a nice swimming hole with a natural waterslide that’s smaller but reminiscent of Sliding Rock near Brevard.

Where can I skinny dip in NC?

Take a Dip at Skinny Dip Falls in North Carolina

• Located just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Pisgah National Forest, you’ll find the trailhead for Skinny Dip Falls at the Looking Glass Rock Overlook.
• From the milepost, it’s just a short ½ mile hike down the Mountains-to-Sea Trail to get to the falls.

How do you find a swimming hole?

Go barefoot (glass, sharp rocks) Stand directly under a water fall (rocks wash over falls) Swim in upper pools of a waterfall (you wash over falls) Climb above or alongside a waterfall (many deaths from this)

Why is Stone Mountain State Park closed?

ROARING GAP, N.C. — Stone Mountain State Park closed Saturday after at least one person was carried out of the park by emergency medical services. A safety incident at the park caused it to shut down suddenly for the rest of the day, according to the North Carolina State Parks And Recreation.

How much is the Skyride at Stone Mountain?

Individual tickets are $10 per person, round-trip, and $6 per person, one-way. Admission is included with the Adventure Pass.

How cold is Skinny Dip Falls?

Cold and transparent, it is lovely to behold. Here are the rocks that serve as jumping points to the pool (which is not visible from this shot). The water is VERY cold. Sheltered by the trees and coming directly from the mountain, the water temperature rarely exceeds 65 degrees even on the hottest summer day.

Can you swim at Skinny Dip Falls?

Skinny Dip Falls is a refreshing swimming hole and soaking spot on a hot summer day with clear, cold water. In addition to a nice “jump off rock” into a deep pool (about six feet deep), there are several places to wade or have a seat in the cool mountain water. There is no lifeguard on duty, so be careful!

How much does it cost to get into Stone Mountain?

Stone Mountain Park Entrance Fee Stone Mountain Park requires a $20 per vehicle entrance fee. Annual Passes are available for $40 and are good for 1 year from purchase.

Is there a swimming hole at Stone Mountain?

While you can not swimming at Stone Mountain Falls (you can wade your toes in the bottom), Widow’s Creek Falls is a nice swimming hole with a natural waterslide that’s smaller but reminiscent of Sliding Rock near Brevard.

Where are the best swimming holes in North Carolina?

Never get into the water above a waterfall since the currents can be very strong. The most popular natural waterslide in North Carolina for generations is in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. Slide down a 60-ft. smooth rock waterfall into a pool of chilly water.

Where is Stone Mountain State Park in NC?

Stone Mountain State Park | NC State Parks 3042 Frank Parkway Roaring Gap, NC 28668 336-957-8185

Where are the swimming holes in Wilson Creek NC?

The upper whitewater section ends at a wide, deep swimming hole, while the lower, smoother section ends at the parking lot. The Wilson Creek area serves as the drainage to massive Grandfather Mountain; that alone should suggest water aplenty.