Every state has swimming holes that are so well known they turn into crowded water parks in summer months. In Alabama, for instance, most people have heard of the Blue Hole and its remarkable turquoise waters, the pool beneath Turkey Creek Falls in Pinson and the Hippie Hole at Little River Canyon. Click to read more about those.

But sometimes, you might want to go for a dip without having to bob among tubers and kids in floaties. Here are a few swimming holes that are a little off the beaten path and aren't as commonly known. (Please be sure to check out all safety precautions and warnings in the links provided. The following places are known for swimming, not jumping or diving.)

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Eberhart Point

Beautiful Little River Canyon National Preserve near Fort Payne has several swimming holes. The best known is the Hippie Hole but it can get crowded in summer months. You might try hiking to Eberhart Point, where you'll find a few isolated places to swim. Click here for directions.

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Cheaha Creek at Chinnabee Silent Trail

This beautiful spot can be found at Cheaha Creek in the Talladega National Forest along a 6-mile trail that begins at Lake Chinnabee. The area also offers "spectacular views of flowing streams, rock outcroppings, and waterfalls," according to the U.S. Forest Service. Click here for directions.

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Old Red Mill

Beneath a nearly collapsed red mill in Albertville, rushing waters that once powered the mill flow into a placid pool. The site is located off Martling Road. Swimmingholes.org advises: "Do not swim here if the water flow is high." (Note: The water was high on the day this photo was taken). Click here for directions.

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Dismals Canyon

Dismals Canyon, a privately-owned nature preserve in Phil Campbell, Alabama, features two swimming holes, one with man-made docks at the top of the canyon and another beneath Rainbow Falls at the bottom of the canyon, shown above, which are fed by the same source. You'll rarely find more than a handful of people swimming at one time. The website DismalsCanyon.com says: "Swim in a natural pool carved out of solid rock by the rushing waters of Dismals Creek."

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The swimming hole at the top of Dismals Canyon.

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Lower Two-Mile

Lower Two-Mile, another little-known swimming area in Little River Canyon Nature Preserve, is not easily accessible. It requires a half-hour hike down to the river, and a steep climb back up. But the prize is "a huge, deep swimming place, with a sandy beach and large rocks to sun on," swimmingholes.org says. "You may well have this place all to yourself." Click here for directions.

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Abbie Creek Park

Although boaters know this spot in Columbia, most people aren't aware that there is a safe swimming hole in the area. The Chattahoochee River has swift currents here and there are few access points. But at Abbie Creek Park, the water is placid beneath a boat ramp where Abbie Creek empties into the river. Click here for directions.

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Corn Creek Park

Corn Creek near Wetumpka is from 1- to 3-feet deep and features small rock falls and pools for swimming. Click here for directions.

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The Icebox

The Icebox is a clear swimming hole in Magnolia Springs, a small, scenic town in Baldwin County. It is well known to locals but, because it is such a small town, it is not typically crowded. Click here for the town's website.

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Lake Nicol

This spot requires a bit of hiking. Many people jump from the bluffs but after serious accidents and a death, officials imposed a $500 fine for those who jump from the dangerous bluffs. This site is recommended for swimming only. Click here for directions.

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Flint River

A spot in the Flint River behind Flint Primitive Baptist Church in Huntsville makes a nice swimming hole, according to Huntsville Outdoors. The church is on Everett Road. Click here for more information.