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Salmon Hole is a **Vermont State Parks** swim beach on the West River—day-use fees, hours, and lifeguards (if any) follow park posting, not this independent guide.

The West River backs up behind Ball Mountain Dam upstream; Salmon Hole’s beach sits on a slower, deeper bend inside the park boundary while the main channel still runs cold and quick after storms.

Jamaica village lies along VT-30 where the West River leaves the Green Mountain spine; Salmon Hole Lane branches toward the park gate while Stratton and Manchester sit south along the same valley.

Songbirds, ducks, and anglers may share the corridor—give wildlife space and follow leash rules where posted.

Riparian trees and shrubs stabilize banks—stay on durable surfaces and avoid cutting new paths.

Pack out trash, respect private land and farm edges, and follow trail or town posting. Vermont State Parks publishes algae notices, swim-area changes, and carry-in/carry-out rules on **vtstateparks.com**.

Town of Jamaica offices cover local road closures; park rangers interpret swim boundaries and dog rules on site.

• Mapped coordinates (~43.1056°N, 72.7733°W) open to the Salmon Hole Lane park entrance—match the fee booth and signage, not a random river pull-off.
• Live river graph uses USGS 01155500 when configured—trend only, not depth at your feet.
• Cross-check facts on signs and official pages when stakes are high.