Summer in Stowe can heat up with temps regularly into the high 80s. It's the perfect weather for swimming, so we've got your tips for finding a sweet swimming hole in which to cool off. The surrounding Green Mountains have several great spots to go swimming in Stowe, from waterfalls to lakes. Of course, the pool at our boutique Stowe hotel Field Guide Lodge is pretty tempting, so we wouldn't blame you if you chose to stay put for a dip. But if you're looking for a wild place to cool off in the summertime, we've got your recommendations for where to swim in Stowe.
Jeff Falls | Route 108, Jeffersonville
This waterfall in nearby Jeffersonville is a cooling oasis in the hot summer weather and easy to get to. Head north on Route 108 towards Jeffersonville and about 1/2-mile from the center of town, look for a pullout on your right. The road comes close to the Brewster River here, making it an easy walk to the small falls. Several pools above and below the falls are great for swimming, with the lower pool being surprisingly deep. The falls are only 7-feet high, and several smaller falls can be found upstream too. Explore, swim, and relax on the rocks at this serene Vermont swimming hole.
Lake Elmore | 1856 VT Rte. 12, Elmore | (802) 888-2982
Twenty minutes northeast of Stowe, Lake Elmore State Park is a popular spot for boating, swimming, and sunbathing. The state park sits at the northern end of the 219-acre lake and has facilities, a snack bar, and boat rentals. Enjoy lake swimming at its finest, explore the shore in a kayak, or lay on the big, sandy beach for the day.
Ranch Brook | Ranch Brook Rd, Stowe
This swimming spot in Stowe is part of the Stowe Land Trust property, Adams Camp. It's open to the public for hiking, fishing, mountain biking, and swimming. Park by the Adams Camp Bridge and then walk along the river to find your spot. The shady river is the perfect spot for cooling off, picnicking, and swimming in Stowe.
