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Swimming

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There are many great "swimming holes" in the creeks and streams of South Cumberland State Park; several good ones are listed below.  If you wish to swim, please remember that all swimming holes in the Park are rocky; some are shallow; and because submerged rocks are frequently invisible, there is absolutely NO JUMPING OR DIVING from any ledges or rock outcroppings.  Also be aware that large rocks in most streams are extremely slick when wet.  Beware of "black-looking wet rocks," as they are typically the most slippery!

Greeter Falls (off TN 56, north of Altamont)
Plunge pool at base of falls

Blue Hole (off TN 56, north of Altamont)
Old mill pond 1/2 mile upstream from Greeter Falls on Firescald Creek

Sycamore Falls (off US 41 in Grundy Forest, just west of Tracy City)  
Plunge pool at base of falls

Foster Falls (off US 41, 4 miles south of Tracy City)
Plunge pool at base of falls

Savage Falls (off TN 399, 4 miles north of Gruetli-Laager)
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lunge pool at base of falls

Grundy Lakes (off US 41, 1 mile south of Tracy City)
Large lake with designated swimming area and sand beach
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Post Office Box 816 | Sewanee, TN 37375
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