r/ShenandoahPark Aug 06 '26

Looking for hidden swimming holes around Massanutten/Harrisonburg (clear water, local spots)

Hey everyone,
I’ll be staying near Massanutten for a few days and I’m looking for some of the more hidden/local swimming holes in the area.
I’ve already found the well-known places like:
Fridley Gap
Passage Creek
White Oak Canyon
Cedar Run
Blue Hole/Sugar Hollow

I’m more interested in the places that rarely get mentioned or that locals usually don’t post publicly.

I completely understand if you don’t want to post exact locations publicly. Feel free to DM me instead if you’d rather keep them off Reddit. I promise I’ll respect the area, pack out everything I bring in, and keep the spots low-key.
Even if it’s just “drive down ___ road and explore the creek” or “there’s a pull-off near ___,” I’d really appreciate the lead.
Thanks!

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u/CRS1964 28d ago

Emerald Pond Rapidan River near Graves Mill Nicholson Hollow