Foster's Swimming Hole
Stowe · Green Mountains
Foster's Swimming Hole is a classic niche Stowe brook pool: easy to miss if you are just driving to the mountain, easy to love if you know what to look for. It leans more swimming-hole than waterfall, but the rock-and-stream setting makes it a strong fit for this wave.
Key facts
Swimming
Deep roadside stream pool off Notchbrook Road with rocks, steps, and a very local Stowe feel. Swim only after checking depth and submerged rock
Access
Short roadside path to stream pool
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip if, before you go
Good fit
Stowe locals and repeat visitors who want water beyond the obvious tourist stops
Short-access mountain-brook swims
People happy with a rock-ledges setup instead of a beach
Skip
Roadside parking feels too crowded or unsafe
Jump culture is making the spot feel chaotic
The pool is too shallow to read clearly from above
Before you go
- Use the small Notchbrook Road pull-off and take the short path down carefully.
- Respect posted rules and day-of closures if they exist.
- Check footing, depth, current, and exit options before entering the water.
- Pack out trash and leave access points cleaner than you found them.
- If the stop feels wrong in person, make it a look-only visit.