5 Best Brevard Swimming Holes: Splash Down Looking for a place to cool off in the summer? We’ve got you covered. From the ever-popular and world-famous Sliding Rock to more remote, have-it-all-to-myself spots, here are some of our favorite swimming holes near Brevard to splash down 5 5 Courthouse Falls Pisgah National Forest Yes, this waterfall is off the beaten track. Yes, the water (because of the abundant shade) is always shiveringly cold. But none of this should dissuade you from visiting one of the most picturesque waterfalls this side of Shangri-La. The pool is roomy enough for several swimmers. And a little notch at the base of the falls makes it possible to slip behind the cascade. All in all, magical. X 4 4 Fawn Lake Dupont State Recreation Forest Not a swimming hole in the strictest sense (it is a lake, after all) but Fawn Lake is a sensational spot to cool off, play hooky, or while away a lazy afternoon. The good news is that the lake is large enough to accommodate lots of folks without anyone feeling like their privacy is being invaded. One big advantage to Fawn Lake is that the water temperature is generally much more moderate than the other river- and stream-fed swimming spots we’ve mentioned. It also has a handy pier that leads out to the deeper section of the lake. X 3 3 Whale Back Pisgah National Forest This is one of our favorite little spots to cool off. In... Read More