Finding swimming holes

[Paulsj]

I am in North Texas and as you might know, there is not much coastline up here I have a Fisher F2 and thought that maybe I could find some freshwater places to MD in. The problem is that even though I have lived here all my life, I am having one heck of a time finding these swimming holes. How on earth do you find these things where people are congregating to go swimming?

Thanks!

 

[FLauthor]

Get a Delorme map book of Texas available at Kellyco and many book stores. It contains topographic maps, look for the boat ramp symbol as many swimming holes exist near them or utilized as one.

 

[Sandman]

Also don't forget to ask seniors about swimming holes. I was once told Texan's only drink water.

 

[Paulsj]

Well, i live by a lot of creeks and the Trinity River. I am sooo not sure I am going into the Trinity. I'd be glowing for a week. Ugh.

 

[Beach Papa]

try Google Earth and just look around. Good luck and happy hunting. Ralph

 

[worldtalker]

Also don't forget to ask seniors about swimming holes. I was once told Texan's only drink water.

Don't forget to ask the old folks ANYTHING about past places when they were young!!! God Bless Chris

 

[cactusrat]

Also don't forget to ask seniors about swimming holes. I was once told Texan's only drink water.

Whoever heard of drinking water? I would have a better chance of finding a lost treasure than finding a glass of water this summer.

Now a glass of sweet ice tea on the other hand.

Finding swimming holes could be tricky, that is one that is not in a state park. State parks are on the no no list.

Look for camp grounds, boat ramps, and fishing areas. You might have to pay a entrance fee and you will have to ask if they will let you metal detect at the place.

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

try Google Earth and just look around. Good luck and happy hunting. Ralph

That's how I find all of them. You will probably have to zoom in closer than you think to get a good look. Best of luck to you.

DANGLANGLEY

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

I just got through looking at Google Earth in north Texas and it's not going to be easy to find swimming holes there. Better go with asking the old timers I guess.

DANGLANGLEY

 

[Craig-PI]

This site can be used for the entire US...

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I am in North Texas and as you might know, there is not much coastline up here I have a Fisher F2 and thought that maybe I could find some freshwater places to MD in. The problem is that even though I have lived here all my life, I am having one heck of a time finding these swimming holes. How on earth do you find these things where people are congregating to go swimming?

Thanks!