IS THERE A SWIMMING HOLE IN YELLOWSTONE?

  Firehole Swimming Area in Yellowstone

 Yes, you can go swimming in Yellowstone National Park. You cannot, however, swim, bathe, or soak your feet in any of the thermal features.

There is one place in the National Park where you are permitted to swim and that is in the Firehole River at the designated swimming area.

There is a small beach located here and the rapids are generally calm in this area. This is actually a calm section of the river located between two rapids.

You need to be aware that you will be swimming at your own risk. There are no lifeguards at the swimming area. Please be aware of the rules and regulations governing the swimming hole. Enjoy your swim but please use common sense and please follow the rules.