Swimming Hole- Gatton Rocks, Ohio
Swimming hole name: Gatton Rocks
Water type: Fresh water
Location:
Gatton Rocks swimming hole is located on Gatton Rocks Road between Bellville and Butler, Ohio. It's on the Clear Fork River near the Wade-Gatton Nursery.
Water temp: coolish
Swimmable Months: Summer
Type of bear that would swim here (Polar-Average-Teddy): Average
Description:
Deep pool for the brave, shallows for toddlers, gravel bottom, expansive grassy area, litter-free (for the most part).
Size (1=tub, 10=lake) : 3
Beauty (1=yuck, 10=paradise) : 8
Access (1=easy, 10=next to impossible): 1
Clarity(1=murk, 10=glass) : 8
Features: It is safe for children, Rope swing
Size: Not high, but you can dive bomb effectively.
Swimsuit: required, unfortunately.
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