7 BEST Hidden Gem Swimming Holes of Oregon

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • We drove all over the state looking for some of the BEST hidden gem swimming holes in Oregon. We found beautiful clear, blue water, sweet cliff jumps, gorgeous waterfalls and even a nice baby slide into a pristine, blue, creek pool. We braved cold water, unforgiving dirt roads over multiple mountain ranges and even an intense "near death" tubing incident, all to bring you this video!
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    00:00 7 BEST Hidden Gem Swimming Holes of Oregon
    00:11 Umpqua Narrows
    01:51 Blue Hole Falls
    03:21 Brice Creek Slide
    04:56 House Rock Falls
    05:48 Salmon Creek Falls
    06:20 Cascade Falls
    07:05 Triple Falls
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Komentáře • 186

  • @JesseStLouis
    @JesseStLouis  Před rokem +1

    BEST water shoe for adventure- alnk.to/aeTPQSM

  • @alpinglow
    @alpinglow Před 3 lety +40

    Thank you for mentioning "leave no trace!" Leave that city stuff in the city and keep the woods wild!

  • @1fastmex
    @1fastmex Před 2 lety +13

    One thing us Oregonians are adamant about is recycling and not trashing nature. You hit it spot on with your message.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 2 lety +1

      🙏

    • @oregonxyz
      @oregonxyz Před 5 měsíci

      and don't air pollute with cig smoke either and leave butts and if you have an aggressive dog, leave it don't bring it

  • @araceliorozco8919
    @araceliorozco8919 Před 4 lety +19

    Yes, thank you. Some people don't know the value of nature and don't take care of it. That's why I don't post my locations no more and I'm careful to whom I tell the locations.

  • @PredMatic
    @PredMatic Před 4 lety +31

    I dig your message and your passion. I hope your channel blows up and more people enjoy your passion.

  • @stephaniesmith7317
    @stephaniesmith7317 Před 4 lety +11

    I am in awe of the beauty to be found in Oregon.You've done a wonderful job finding and highlighting all these waterfalls and swimming holes. The state travel board should have you on their payroll. I watched the info video of your daily cost breakdown of this trip. Totally something I and the hubby could do. We've set sights on an Oregon adventure. Plus I've already tucked an envelope in my sock drawer titled O-re-gone and stashed the 1st $20 towards that goal. Great job motivating a viewer to "get out there and find your adventure!"
    *Now figure out where I can cut back on spending and stuff that envelope!

  • @fallinginthed33p
    @fallinginthed33p Před 3 lety +4

    I'm at a loss for words.
    These spots are among the most beautiful places I've ever seen and best of all, no crowds! Nice to swim in too. Take care of these precious treasures so everyone can enjoy them.

  • @thehumblegent
    @thehumblegent Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks again man, enjoyed the video. Keep on keepin’ on. Peace.

  • @cataclysmic911
    @cataclysmic911 Před 4 lety +2

    I’m really enjoying your trip videos.
    Got 2 weeks catching up to do as I’ve been gone on my own adventure.
    Thanks, JSL

  • @jermhanson13
    @jermhanson13 Před 3 lety +7

    Finding hidden swimming holes would be my dream job. Love your channel and hope it takes of so you can live the dream 🤘

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks man!! I'm working hard to make it happen 🤙

  • @Tawnieandwayne
    @Tawnieandwayne Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! love the clean and pristine mentality we always clean up

  • @Marguerite21
    @Marguerite21 Před 4 lety +8

    I too hate graffiti on boulders near the waterfalls! People who do that certainly have no respect for the beauty of Mother Nature. By the way, I love your video about Oregon's Waterfalls and swimming pools. Makes me want to go there on vacation.

  • @TheAlexLamberty
    @TheAlexLamberty Před 4 lety +2

    Great video! I’ve been living in Oregon since 2016 and am just starting to explore all the swimming holes. Wilson River (Foothill Bridge) swimming hole is great also. Can’t wait to check all these out.

  • @MrJersey
    @MrJersey Před 4 lety +1

    Your videos are great. Gave me great ideas to explore here on Oregon, as I have been a locals
    Now for 14 years. Keep up the good job!

  • @maverickzmedia
    @maverickzmedia Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video man..Blue hole falls is one of my favs

  • @mommascreepystuff
    @mommascreepystuff Před 2 lety +1

    Love your passion about leaving things better than when you found it. Amen. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Great video.

  • @urbanbanjogurl
    @urbanbanjogurl Před 2 lety

    Fun you for sharing! for sharing!

  • @tobbsthweedman
    @tobbsthweedman Před rokem

    its so cool seeing all the spots my dad would take us in the summer get so much attention, although it does suck having the cg lake be so busy

  • @gwengwen4535
    @gwengwen4535 Před rokem

    I love this video so much!! How FUN and GORGEOUS☺️🥰

  • @RiverRobinhood
    @RiverRobinhood Před 4 lety +1

    Those are some sweet swimming holes. Nice find!

  • @weksaa
    @weksaa Před 4 lety +20

    Moving to oregon next week specifically for all the hiking and adventures! Your videos are making me even more excited ahh can’t wait!!

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 4 lety +3

      oh yeah, it is amazing! This was my highlight so far:czcams.com/video/hG5eMq4tWpk/video.html

    • @sirg6465
      @sirg6465 Před 4 lety +2

      How ya like it. I lived for 2 years

    • @madturtle5931
      @madturtle5931 Před 3 lety +6

      GET OUTTA HERE YOUR THE PEOPLE THAT CROUD IT UP HERE

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety +2

      That's not very nice🤔

    • @petegann8987
      @petegann8987 Před 3 lety +2

      Why cause it’s the truth?Ever since the rise in Californians moving to Oregon places like this have become dump sites.

  • @troylambert7481
    @troylambert7481 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! I know of 2 spots that would blow you away. Both unknown. Both would top this list

  • @FSVR54
    @FSVR54 Před 3 lety

    Found your channel through your comments on Gabriel Traveler, patron saint of travelers. Awesome stuff, I need to check these spots out at some point in life. You have great, laid back, positive, family man energy. Subscribed

  • @hondakid9170
    @hondakid9170 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing these secrets!

  • @patrickmckeegan5345
    @patrickmckeegan5345 Před rokem

    Glad to see my favorite from the late 60's was not listed! Another was Fall Creek, but that in now under the reservoir water. Surprised the Triangle Lake natural slide was not mentioned.

  • @sidneyogris7931
    @sidneyogris7931 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish you would state how like the hike is from where you park untill you hit water lol. Its a big factor when i pick a spot specially if i have kids in the group. Just a thought

  • @WaterfallWhispering
    @WaterfallWhispering Před 5 měsíci

    I def plan on venturing into Oregon more this spring and summer!!!

  • @andrewnaum4749
    @andrewnaum4749 Před 3 lety +1

    you two are great!

  • @brucesitka573
    @brucesitka573 Před 4 lety +3

    Let the Adventures begin. Gonna follow you around the globe. Go Jesse St Louis

  • @hornykorny86
    @hornykorny86 Před 3 lety +1

    NIce vid man

  • @antonioe.6961
    @antonioe.6961 Před 4 lety

    He looks like the guy from Xmen lo. Thanks for the video!

  • @MattCookOregon
    @MattCookOregon Před 4 lety +1

    Oh my god I was just at blue hole falls. I was thinking oh man I hope he doesn't show that one! hahahaha. Great video!

  • @allilewis7815
    @allilewis7815 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the video! Just bought plane tickets to visit Oregon in August. Think it’ll still be warm enough to swim?

  • @morg52
    @morg52 Před rokem

    When I lived in Cottage Grove, one of my favorites was "Wild Wood falls"

  • @ethanno7396
    @ethanno7396 Před 3 lety +1

    You should check out high rock cascadia Oregon! Great cliff jumping spot on middle santiam river.

  • @danmen8556
    @danmen8556 Před 2 lety +1

    Cool vid

  • @JesseStLouis
    @JesseStLouis  Před 4 lety +1

    Jumping into The Fountain of YOUTH | Tamolitch Blue Pool- czcams.com/video/v_LTTLRMJe4/video.html

    • @denisSwe
      @denisSwe Před 3 lety

      what i would love too see is you fishing there :)

    • @royjohnson1832
      @royjohnson1832 Před 2 lety

      Where in Oregon is this

  • @dibdej317
    @dibdej317 Před 3 lety +2

    I want visit this swimming gem someday

  • @blaineedwards8078
    @blaineedwards8078 Před 3 lety +1

    Dude, I just subbed. When are you gonna check out the infamous Arctic snow snakes of Alaska?

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety

      Sounds interesting. I've never heard of them before but now I'll have to search them out one of these days.

  • @parkboi3800
    @parkboi3800 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey what part of the narrows is this please its seems to be a long strip of current
    Thanks!!

  • @monetroshi
    @monetroshi Před 3 lety +1

    I thought the commentary would be annoying but I actually really enjoyed this. I’ll be visiting in July and I want to get in an the water.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety

      If it makes you feel any better, most people ARE annoyed by my commentary 🤣🤙

  • @BroNapha
    @BroNapha Před 4 lety +1

    Nice

  • @ducotebrandy1
    @ducotebrandy1 Před 2 lety +1

    What time of the year did you go to all these places? Hello from Oregon, love the video, thanks!

  • @alicehallam7949
    @alicehallam7949 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow 😎

  • @badmuddafukaz
    @badmuddafukaz Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video would definitely like to go there I’m in Eugene however can’t find it on Google maps can you help please

  • @alexspink5244
    @alexspink5244 Před 2 lety

    The Illinois river is a gem too, super warm, deep water

  • @feelgoodplates9720
    @feelgoodplates9720 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi, I have trouble finding the umpqua narrows on my map. Is it possible if your provide the location? Thank you :)

  • @benmcreynolds8581
    @benmcreynolds8581 Před 3 lety +1

    Brice creek area is nice, Sharp's creek is right near by with a great swimming hole, looks like a astroid crater. I'd love to see a diver go to the bottom. I've gold hunted there and found some good flakes. Plus there is further up bohemia mountain mine sites. I also love going to quartzville, there is such hidden back roads to all sorts of beautiful area's that hardly anyone goes to. Quartzville is near the santiam.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh yeah I've heard of Quartzville

    • @patrickmckeegan5345
      @patrickmckeegan5345 Před rokem +1

      My sisters Bohemia mine and adjacent claims are for sale. Proven hard rock mine. Bring your check book.

  • @matts3153
    @matts3153 Před 3 lety +1

    Woooah. I need to find Triple Falls. Any additional location info?

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety

      I think u should be able to using Google maps

  • @mendozajonathan23
    @mendozajonathan23 Před 4 lety +1

    Where is Bryce creek located couldn’t find it!

  • @gavinhowitt7482
    @gavinhowitt7482 Před 4 lety +2

    I know a good spot in kingfield Maine the water is cold it comes straight from sugarloaf mountain

  • @dannyp7466
    @dannyp7466 Před 3 lety +2

    4:10 preach it bro! Respect Mother Nature, take care of her!!

  • @kiki_soccer_1199
    @kiki_soccer_1199 Před 3 lety +1

    Would love a list of spots in the description. Maybe it is there, though, and I just don't see it. Lol

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety

      But then you wouldn't watch the whole video, lol

  • @xivxperez14x4
    @xivxperez14x4 Před 3 lety +2

    That looks like a good place for soul cleansing.

  • @cartervareiso613
    @cartervareiso613 Před 3 lety +1

    A little more underwater footage would've been nice...love your adventures...

  • @rafaelsantana1707
    @rafaelsantana1707 Před rokem +1

    Hei 👋 I liket am from 🇵🇷 we have a lot of forest in the mountains ⛰️ the are a lot water fall hiring but love Oregon is all natural 🙏 like you said we have to take care all natural wen we go enjoy but have to care an don't let garbage 👍🙏☝️

  • @HLZBORO738
    @HLZBORO738 Před 4 lety +1

    What are those suds on the river in the beginning.. looks like soap or cleaner

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 4 lety

      Probably just biofilm from organic matter getting aerated

    • @HLZBORO738
      @HLZBORO738 Před 4 lety +1

      My nephew just moved up here and he lives in Vancouver and I live in Hillsboro .. any spot you recommend that's not over crowded and with a HR drive ...three pools is like three hrs😢😢 he has a 5 yr old and a three year old and I have my 12 yr old son and 18 yr old daughter

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 4 lety

      This place is cool czcams.com/video/0LkD0e3Rh90/video.html

  • @joegrover11
    @joegrover11 Před 3 lety +1

    I grew up in Tujunga - sad how that place got messed up. Now im in Oregon and I'd say no disclaimer needed you mess around up here youll go missin.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes Tujunga still has some hard to reach hidden gems though that are pristine 🙌

  • @saltywaltPDX
    @saltywaltPDX Před 2 lety

    I love my state ❤️

  • @ghuleskasseroll8827
    @ghuleskasseroll8827 Před 4 lety +2

    Where are these places? When I look them up it doesn’t really give me an address or anything

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 4 lety +5

      Gotta do a bit more digging if you wanna find hidden gems

  • @PerfectlyChaotic19
    @PerfectlyChaotic19 Před 4 lety +1

    If you're ever in the Eugene/Springfield area and want more amazing hidden swimming holes, I can point you in the direction of some pretty great spots.

  • @rocketsguide4863
    @rocketsguide4863 Před 3 lety +2

    I care very deeply about river and creek and I have always wonder if I will arrested for trying to clean the spray paint from the rocks? I was told that I shouldn’t try to clean it myself. Does anybody here know if there’s any procedures that I should take? Thank you

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety +1

      I know people try different things like pressure washing, sandblasting and even just painting over it in a rock color. Not sure what the best option is.

  • @julioleon559
    @julioleon559 Před 3 lety +1

    I agree!!! EVERYTHING... should be better than what you found it.

  • @westcoast2372
    @westcoast2372 Před 2 lety

    first rock im pretty sure is "sports illustrated" rock. outside grants pass on the river and was featured on the cover of sports illustrated decades ago

  • @donconniegardner3938
    @donconniegardner3938 Před 2 lety +1

    What time of year were you there?

  • @1MNUTZ
    @1MNUTZ Před 4 lety +3

    beautiful motivational makes me want to find some new spots to explore get out of this man made zoo

  • @dustinmoore3572
    @dustinmoore3572 Před 4 lety +5

    Your camera caught your fart underwater... hahahahaaaaa.

  • @deanfirnatine7814
    @deanfirnatine7814 Před 3 lety +2

    One you just missed is South Umpqua River falls, a BIG natural slide. FYI the Narrows is not on the Umpqua River but the North Umpqua, keep working on that pronunciation Umpqua, you will get it, ummqua, the mis slightly dragged out and p basically silent.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety

      Cool!! Thanks for the tip. I love natural slides.

  • @bremenfan29
    @bremenfan29 Před 4 lety +1

    Did you use GoPro?

  • @jigsaw9749
    @jigsaw9749 Před rokem

    Leave your starbucks cup and Takis pack in your car. Dump them later at a gas station trashcan.
    Thankyou so much for this video. It is really hidden tho because I cant even find them of Gmaps

  • @LCMNUNES1962
    @LCMNUNES1962 Před 4 lety +2

    BLUE LAKE CAVERN in BRASIL, CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

  • @sotafats
    @sotafats Před rokem +1

    I luv your life jessie ❤

  • @dogpound1983jdawg
    @dogpound1983jdawg Před 6 měsíci

    Couldn't find triple falls other than the one near i84...

  • @chaunchiemuffin
    @chaunchiemuffin Před 3 lety +2

    Not much of a secret now :/ some native Oregonians would like to have somewhere to go when everywhere else is packed

  • @xivxperez14x4
    @xivxperez14x4 Před 3 lety +1

    Amen pick up after yourself I agree.

  • @Energylady
    @Energylady Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you! And please use no soap in the running water.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety +1

      Never, please also never wear bug spray or sunscreen in the water and never wash your dishes there. These creeks have delicate ecosystems and they need to be taken care of.

  • @dgsalazar6820
    @dgsalazar6820 Před 4 lety

    Salmon creek falls in Oregon, if so where abouts

  • @marioquiros5498
    @marioquiros5498 Před 3 lety +1

    To close for comfort on that rock at 6:16

  • @CDtheMan
    @CDtheMan Před 4 lety +3

    Ameen, better than we found it

  • @THEBOSS-vn2ky
    @THEBOSS-vn2ky Před 2 lety

    Note for City Slickers.
    NO pooping on the trail.

  • @gregchapman6190
    @gregchapman6190 Před 3 lety +1

    Watch out for the ten foot ,hairy mountain beasts in Oregon

  • @peterdallman4550
    @peterdallman4550 Před rokem

    Blue pool is 38 degrees year round. Not great swimming, but beautiful.

  • @user-nj2bd5yv3j
    @user-nj2bd5yv3j Před 3 lety +1

    Mydream

  • @SaabAholic
    @SaabAholic Před 2 lety

    It’s pronounced Uhmp-qua. And Orygun. 🤠

  • @Gorg0nops
    @Gorg0nops Před 3 lety

    Picart versus nature

  • @cheromory0724
    @cheromory0724 Před 4 lety +1

    is it recommended for foreigners ?

  • @flat_life750
    @flat_life750 Před 4 lety +1

    Yeah brother I hear you on that pristine conditions of nature, went to Nobe young creek falls and had to pack out a few beer bottles from there.Some people are stupid and don’t deserve to be out there. SMFH

  • @tallman4040
    @tallman4040 Před 3 lety +1

    Really cool places, but you make the rookie mistake of overdubbing crappy music. I wanted to hear the water falls and nature and instead I get annoying music.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety

      You made the rookie mistake of commenting about something that I cannot change since the video is already up, but I have tried to use more natural sounds in my videos. Thanks for watching.

    • @tallman4040
      @tallman4040 Před 3 lety

      @@JesseStLouis hey man, sorry if my comment appeared harsh, but I am getting so annoyed at seeing such great video ruined by overdubbed music. It's all too common. Just take it from an Oregon outdoors person, leave the natural sounds there. The music sucks, it's distracting, it's intrusive, and it detracts from the video. Keep making videos. You captured some very rarely traveled places.

  • @jbellmanosu
    @jbellmanosu Před 3 lety

    I love your rant on taking care of nature, which I agree. How about you do your part and not post videos about all the hidden spots leaving them available to be exploited! Keep this shit off the internet... just saying... your looking for views, you're also responsible for bringing traction to these spots that will eventually be ruined.

    • @JesseStLouis
      @JesseStLouis  Před 3 lety +3

      The public has a right to use public land. It's not just for the cool kids. I'm trying to inspire and educate people, not just looking for views. The best way to teach people about nature is to get them out in it, show them the beauty and why we need to protect it. Being secretive and selfish doesn't help anything.

  • @jungojerry1658
    @jungojerry1658 Před 3 lety

    All I saw was you big face. Not what I clicked in for. T down and GONE!

  • @javierarizola13
    @javierarizola13 Před 3 lety

    I HATE HOW HE SAYS OREGON!!!

  • @blackedelweiss601
    @blackedelweiss601 Před 3 lety

    WE'RE FULL. GO BACK TO CALIFORNIA.