🏊 Vermont swimming hole
🏊 Beard Recreation Park
Johnson, VT · Gihon River
A public town park on the Gihon River at 299 School St with a shallow gravel beach, waterfalls and an extra-long pool, next to the 150-year-old Power House Covered Bridge.
💧 What you'll find: Shallow gravel beach, waterfalls, and an extra-long pool; adjacent to the 150-year-old Power House Covered Bridge.
🥾 Getting there: Public town park at 299 School St, a short walk from Johnson village center.
⚠️ Safety: Check conditions before swimming - no lifeguards on duty.
Details sourced from public guides and conservancies. Map pin is approximate - confirm access on arrival.
⚠️ Swim at your own risk: check depth and current before entering, never swim alone, and keep kids within arm's reach.