Jumps/USA/Maine/Frenchman's Hole

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Frenchman's Hole Cliff Diving

Bethel, Maine, United States

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FreshwaterWater Type

Height TBDJump Height

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VERIFY WATER CONDITIONS, ACCESS, DEPTH, AND EXITS BEFORE ENTERING*

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Frenchman's Hole is a reported waterfall / freshwater jump spot in Bethel, Maine, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.

Sources point to crowding, slippery rock, changing depth, and the need to verify the waterfall pool and downstream exit before anyone jumps. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.

Overview

Jumping at Frenchman's Hole: At a Glance

Frenchman's Hole is described as a Bethel-area waterfall pool where cold water, rock walls, and a rope-assisted jump scene make it a popular summer stop.

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Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Frenchman's Hole

Water Depth

Depth is not verified by iCliffDive. Inspect from the water and never assume a reported swimming hole or quarry is deep enough for jumping.

Access

Use the short forest approach only after checking trail wear, slick banks, and whether the plunge pool and exits can be inspected safely from the water.

Approach

Approach details come from public source notes and should be checked against current trail conditions, closures, parking rules, and weather.

Hazards

Primary hazards include variable depth, current or river flow, slippery rock, submerged objects, crowding, limited exits, and posted restrictions.

Ledge Notes

Rock or platform takeoffs can be slick, crowded, managed, or restricted. Use only legal, stable, inspected takeoffs with a confirmed landing and exit.

Safety Notes

Sources point to crowding, slippery rock, changing depth, and the need to verify the waterfall pool and downstream exit before anyone jumps.

Map location

Coordinates not available

Use the source location details as a starting point until exact coordinates are added.

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Frenchman's Hole

Bethel, Maine, United States

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Quick Facts

RegionMaine

LocationBethel area

Nearest AddressSee map

CoordinatesNot available

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeWaterfall

Water TypeFreshwater

Jump HeightHeight TBD

Water DepthVerify onsite

Ledge ApproachVerify onsite

Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates

Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge

Confirm exits and swimming routes

Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards

Read posted signs and respect closures

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What to know about Cliff jumping at Frenchman's Hole.

Frenchman's Hole sits in Bethel, Maine, United States and is described as a wooded waterfall basin with a cold plunge pool, rock walls, and seasonal rope-jump activity near Sunday River. The saved sources provide enough location and usage context for a planning page, but the public copy should stay careful about what is known versus what still needs local verification. Conditions can change quickly at natural-water spots. Rain, flood release, snowmelt, algae, crowding, debris, watercraft, and changing exits can make an older photo or video a poor guide for today's conditions. Before planning a jump, verify legal access, parking, current water level, landing depth, submerged hazards, footing, takeoff options, and a clean exit from the water. Walk away if depth, flow, visibility, rules, or exits cannot be checked directly.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Frenchman's Hole.

Is Frenchman's Hole safe for cliff jumping?+

No source can confirm current safety. Verify water depth, current, exits, rules, footing, and submerged hazards in person before entering.

How high is Frenchman's Hole?+

The saved source trail does not provide a reliable current jump height. Treat takeoff heights as unknown until measured and checked locally.

What should I check before visiting Frenchman's Hole?+

Check legal access, parking, weather, water level, landing depth, current, rock footing, submerged hazards, rescue options, and exit routes before entering.