Secret Swimming Holes

Where are your favorite freshwater swimming holes?

In the June 2008 issue of Down East Magazine, Emily Glatz Fontaine introduced readers to nine freshwater swimming holes in her article "Jump Right In." These include:

Cold Stream Pond, Enfield
Branch Lake, Ellsworth
Donnell Pond, Franklin
Dundee Park, Windham
Houston Brook Falls, Moscow
Lake George, Canaan
Indian Pond, Big Moose TWP near Greenville
Bull Branch, Newry
Lake Pennesseewassee, Norway

While we hope some of these locations are new to you, we'd love to hear about your favorite freshwater swimming spots. Got a rope swing that you always take the kids to? Where do you go for a dunk on a hot summer day? Is there a pond in your town that is perfect for a secluded dip? Comment here with any and all places for a refreshing summer swim.

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