The readers of Blue Ridge Country magazine recently selected the top three swimming holes in West Virginia, in their opinion, and we have to say, they picked some pretty amazing spots! Do you agree with their choices?
Coming in as the third best swimming hole in the state, with a silver medal designation, Blue Ridge Country readers picked Blue Hole in Preston County.
John Mayle/Google Maps This popular swimming spot is located along Big Sandy Creek just above its juncture with the Cheat River not far from Morgantown.
In addition to stunning blue-green water and a beautiful mountain horizon, Blue Hole also boasts a large, sandy beach running right down to the edge of the river, another reason it’s such a popular spot to swim!
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Listed in second place, with a gold medal award, Blue Ridge Country readers chose Glade Creek in Raleigh County.
John Clay Harvey/iStock / Getty Images Plus Collection via Getty Images We agree; swimming near the old grist mill on Glade Creek in Babcock State Park in West Virginia is definitely a summertime experience that’s not to be missed!
Not only does Glade Creek offer stunning views of mountains and a mill, but there’s even a series of waterfalls to enjoy all along the creek as you swim.
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The view from the top of Seneca Rocks is famous, and rightly so. It’s a gorgeous sight on a summer day. So is the view from the base of the rocks looking up at them. But did you know there’s a river that’s great for swimming at the base of the rocks as well?
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Apparently, many of Blue Ridge Country magazine readers knew, because the Seneca Rocks swimming hole was voted the best in the state! That’s right, the platinum award for the best swimming hole in West Virginia goes to Seneca Rocks in Pendleton County.
traveler1116/E+ Collection via Getty Images There is something pretty spectacular about swimming in the shadow of this iconic natural formation.
What’s your favorite spot to swim in West Virginia on a hot summer’s day? Here’s another one that we love, even though it didn’t make the list!
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This popular swimming spot is located along Big Sandy Creek just above its juncture with the Cheat River not far from Morgantown.
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We agree; swimming near the old grist mill on Glade Creek in Babcock State Park in West Virginia is definitely a summertime experience that’s not to be missed!
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There is something pretty spectacular about swimming in the shadow of this iconic natural formation.
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Address: Blue Hole, Second, WV 26542, USAAddress: Glade Creek, West Virginia, USAAddress: Seneca Rocks, WV, USA
