Swimming is another way of getting out there an having fun.
Basics
The Swimming Merit Badge is one way to interest scouts in swimming
It is vital that you follow the BSA's
Aquatics Safety guidelines
- Safe Swim Defense
- Safety Afloat
Swimming Locations
Seattle Area
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Enatai Beach Park
Location: 3519 108th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Kid-Friendly, Sandy Beach, Restrooms
bellevuewa.gov
theswimguide.org
outdoorproject.com
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West Green Lake Beach + Swimming Area
Kid-Friendly, Sandy Beach, Restrooms
theswimguide.org
outdoorproject.com
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East Green Lake Beach + Swimming Area
Kid-Friendly, Sandy Beach, Restrooms
theswimguide.org
outdoorproject.com
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Lake Washington
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Warren G. Magnuson Park
Kid-Friendly, Sandy Beach, Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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Marsh Park
Kid-Friendly, RR
outdoorproject.com
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Houghton Beach Park
Kid-Friendly, Sandy Beach, Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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O.O. Denny Park
Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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Matthews Beach Park
Kid-Friendly, Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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South Canyon Trail Loop
Kid-Friendly
outdoorproject.com
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Newcastle Beach Park
Kid-Friendly, Sandy Beach, Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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Juanita Beach Park
Kid-Friendly, Sandy Beach,Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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Skykomish River, Al Borlin Park
outdoorproject.com
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Snoqualmie River, Plum Boat Launch
Sandy Beach
outdoorproject.com
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Lake Sammamish State Park
Kid-Friendly, Sandy Beach, Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
Central Cascades - Stevens Pass
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Lake Wenatchee State Park
Kid-Friendly, Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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Hidden Lake
Hike-In
outdoorproject.com
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Ida Creek Campground
Cliff Jumping
outdoorproject.com
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Lake Serene
Hike-In
outdoorproject.com
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Skykomish River, Big Eddy Park
Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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Rock Island Campground
outdoorproject.com
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Split Rock
Location: Gold Bar off HWY 2
Distance from Seattle: 1hr
Pass: None
Kid and Dog Friendly
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Colchuck Lake
Location: Leavenworth
Distance from Seattle: 3hrs
Pass: America the Beautiful or Northwest Forest
moderate to difficult hiking trail - 8 miles round trip with an
elevation gain of 2280ft
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Eagle Falls (Not SAFE for Scouts)
Location: Halford 47.79563 N -121.51414 W
Parking is hazardous
Note: Icy cold water and currents are
dangerous! Many have drown here. Two waterfalls downstream will
kill you if you get pulled downstream.
Listed here because many love this swimming hole and it is mentioned on
Tik Tok
Central Cascades - Snoqualmie Pass
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South Fork Snoqualmie River Picnic Area
Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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South Fork Snoqualmie River at Homestead Valley Road Bridge
outdoorproject.com
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Lake Easton State Park Campground
Kid-Friendly, Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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Kachess Lake Campground
Kid-Friendly, Restrooms
outdoorproject.com
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Denny Creek
Location: North Bend off i90
Distance from Seattle: 1hr
Pass: America the Beautiful or Northwest Forest
Kid and Dog Friendly
Hike in
can hike all the way to Melakwa lake which would be 8.5 miles round trip
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Nature Pool on Twin Falls Trail
Location: North Bend near i90
Distance from Seattle: 35mins
Pass: Discover
Kid and Dog Friendly
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Salmon La Sac
Location: Cle Elum near i90
Distance from Seattle: 2hrs
Pass: America the Beautiful or Northwest Forest
Kid and Dog Friendly
nature pool is a short hike from the parking area
Bathroom in parking area
North of Seattle - Bellingham + Mount Baker Area
South of Seattle - Tacoma + Olympia
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Green River Gorge Swimming Hole
Hike-In
Location: Franklin
Distance from Seattle: 1hr
Pass: None but need $5 cash per person
outdoorproject.com
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Deschutes Falls Park
Location: Yelm
Distance from Seattle: 1hr 40mins
Pass: Discover
Dog and Kid Friendly
Very short hike to the waterfall and nature pools
tubing, cliff jumping and swimming
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Flaming Geyser
Green River east of Auburn
State Park - Swimming, fishing, shelters, tables, fire rings, restrooms,
hiking trails
parks.state.wa.us
Mount Rainer Area
Southwest Washington
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Dougan Falls
Restrooms, Cliff Jumping
Location: Washougal
Distance from Seattle: 3.5hr
Pass: Discover
Dog and Kid Friendly
huge nature pool is right off the road next to the parking area
Up stream there is another swim location called Naked Falls.
outdoorproject.com
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Naked Falls
Cliff Jumping (Currently CLOSED!)
outdoorproject.com
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Washougal River, Miles 15-16
Cliff Jumping
outdoorproject.com
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Washougal River, Miles 3-5
outdoorproject.com
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Moulton Falls
Restrooms, Cliff Jumping
outdoorproject.com
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Lewis River Falls
Restrooms, Cliff Jumping
outdoorproject.com
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Sunset Falls
Location: Skamania County (Battle Ground)
Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking, Camping
fs.usda.gov
San Juan Islands
Olympic Peninsula (West)
Olympic Peninsula (East)
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Lake Cushman
cliff jumping, a hidden rope swing, boating, Jet Skiing, Kayaking,
tubing
Chehalis/Lower Cowlitz Area
Eastern Washington
