beginner
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Old Beach at Bayou St. John (the Swim Hole)
Old Beach at Bayou St. John in New Orleans is a freshwater bayou swimming spot known locally as 'the Swim Hole' with protected water and cultural significance. Beginner swimmers appreciate the calm, enclosed bayou conditions away from the Gulf, though water clarity varies seasonally. This urban swimming spot requires care with water quality and local awareness.
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Old Beach at Bayou St. John (the Swim Hole)
30.0274, -90.0854
Details
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- 30.0274, -90.0854