Beat the Heat: Western North Carolina's Best Pools & Natural Swimming Holes
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-06-29T14:35:49.477Z
Outdoors
WNC -- June 29, 2026: As summer temperatures climb across Western North Carolina, there's no better way to cool off than spending the day in the water. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly public pool, a refreshing mountain swimming hole, or an unforgettable waterfall adventure, Haywood County and the surrounding mountains offer plenty of options.
WNC -- June 29, 2026:
As summer temperatures climb across Western North Carolina, there's no better way to cool off than spending the day in the water. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly public pool, a refreshing mountain swimming hole, or an unforgettable waterfall adventure, Haywood County and the surrounding mountains offer plenty of options.From Maggie Valley to the Great Smoky Mountains, here are some of our favorite places to beat the heat this summer.Public PoolsLake Junaluska