Pricing: Natural Swimming Pools & Ponds

A lot of factors contribute to the overall cost to build a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond, including its size (we can create a NSP in just about any shape or size imaginable), construction method (there are actually several different ways to build a NSP, from stacked rock to wood to sandbags to gunite/concrete), and what special features are included (pier, dock, waterfall, stream, waterslide, jumping boulders, grotto, beach, infinity edge, etc).

Because of this variability, combined with other site-specific factors (equipment access, local material prices, ground slope, etc), natural pools range widely in price and a per square foot cost can't be accurately pinned down without first going through the design process. That said, we've categorized some of our past projects into price ranges below. The prices displayed on this page are for planning purposes only, vary state-to-state (and country to country) and are subject to change at any time.

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$75,000 - $125,000 Turn-Key

The Essential NSP: This style of Natural Swimming Pool/Pond uses an underwater wooden wall to create a swimming area in the center of the pond with a 360-degree planted bio-filtration area around the edges. This construction style, which we call our Essential NSP, is one of the most economical ways to build a large, family-sized Natural Swimming Pool/Pond. We can create our Essential NSP in many different sizes and shapes, below are some examples:
  • Overall size ranges from approximately 28' to 50' overall w/ a central swimming area of 13' x 13' at the smallest to 34' x 39' at the largest*
    • *These dimensions reflect standard sizes of the Essential NSP, which comes in an oval or round shape - we can create larger or more custom shapes if needed
  • Anywhere from about 10,000 to 50,000 total gallons, reaching a maximum depth of 5' to 8' (depending on the overall size chosen)
  • Underwater wooden wall creates a central swimming area and a 360 degree planted bio-filter around the edges
  • (1) 20 ton truckload of natural boulders, direct from the quarry, for edge boulders/waterfall or stream (optional)
  • Wooden pier and ladder
  • Zero-entry or Step-In pebble beach (optional)
  • Construction Plans Available
  • Approximately 30' x 20' overall pond with a 16' x 16' swim area
  • About 20,000 total gallons
  • 4' depth in swimming area, river rock floor
  • Step-in pebble beach
  • Underwater rock seating and plant shelves
  • Dry-stacked stone walls w/ waterfall
  • Built-in biological filtration system
  • 30ft Circular Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 25,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 6ft Max Depth
  • Features a Spiraling Underwater Beach Pathway
  • 20ft x 25ft Swimming Area w/ Dry-Stacked Boulder Walls
  • 40 Tons of Sandstone Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)
  • Mossy Boulder Rock Bubbler

What About Projects That Cost Less Than $75,000?

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A smaller plunge pool may be an option for you. Or perhaps, a more DIY approach could be the way to go. Have your own heavy machinery? Have access to acceptable rock or boulders? We may be able to use assets you already have to bring down the overall construction costs. Depending on where you are located, we may be able to take advantage of lower local material or machinery costs (we always estimate based on your local rates). Let us know your budget goals at the start and we will try our very best to work with you!
A small, plunge Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
A DIY natural pool based on our Essential NSP Plans

$125,000 - $150,000 Turn-Key

Natural Swimming Pool/Ponds that fall into this pricing category are typically larger, more custom versions of our Essential NSP (built with an underwater wooden wall) or are moderately sized pool/ponds built with dry-stacked boulder or concrete walls. Many NSP's in this price range feature a waterfall or rock bubbler, a pebble beach, pier and/or natural jumping boulders. 
  • 60ft x 30ft Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 30,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 6ft Max Depth
  • Features a Zero-Entry Pebble Beach and Rock Bubbler
  • 20 Tons of Mossy Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)
  • Wooden Bridge/Pier &  Wooden Ladder
  • 30ft x 40ft Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 30,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 6.5ft Max Depth
  • Features a Step-In Pebble Beach and Dry-Stacked Boulder Walls
  • 60-80 Tons of Granite Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)
  • Reclaimed Wooden Pier & Lake-Style Wooden Ladder
  • Locally Sourced, Non-Invasive Water Plants
  • 30ft x 40ft Overall Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 28,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 5ft Max Depth
  • Step-In Pebble Beach
  • 21ft x 22ft Swimming Area
  • Waterproofed Concrete Shell with Underwater Wooden Wall 
  • 38ft x 48ft Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 36,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 7ft Max Depth
  • Features a Zero-Entry Pebble Beach and Dry-Stacked Boulder Walls
  • 60 Tons of Locally Sourced Granite Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)
  • 65ft x 50ft Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 68,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 8ft Max Depth
  • Features a Zero-Entry Pebble Beach
  • Underwater Wooden Wall Creates a 45ft x 30ft Swimming Area in Center
  • Waterfall and 20ft Boulder Stream
  • 20 Tons Locally Sourced Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)

$175,000+ Turn-Key

Natural Swimming Pool/Ponds in this price range are typically large pools (often more than 100,000 gallons) with dry-stacked rock walls and lots of extra features like waterfalls, streams, infinity edges, jumping boulders, waterslides and more! 
  • 90ft x 70ft Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 220,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 9ft Max Depth
  • Features a Zero-Entry Pebble Beach and Wooden Pier
  • 160 Tons of Granite Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)
  • Waterfall and 50FT Boulder Stream
  • 150ft x 80ft Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 300,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 12ft Max Depth
  • Zero-Entry Pebble Beach (ADA Accessible)
  • 200-240 Tons of Sandstone Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)
  • Waterfall & Grotto
  • Jumping Boulders
  • 14ft Water Slide
  • 70ft x 50ft Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 200,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 8ft Max Depth
  • Zero-Entry Pebble Beach
  • Jumping Boulders
  • 120-140 Tons of Sandstone Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)
  • (3) Low-Profile Waterfalls
  • 60ft x 35ft Natural Swimming Pool/Pond
  • 100,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 10-12ft Max Depth
  • 300-320 Tons of Locally Sourced Granite Boulders
  • Features a Sculpted Jumping Boulder w/ Built-in Waterslide and Steps
  • Also Features a Hot Springs, Waterfall and Pebble Beach
  • 75,000 Approximate Total Gallons, 6.5ft Max Depth
  • Infinity Edge to Lower Collection Pond
  • 160-200 Tons of Sandstone Boulders (Direct From the Quarry)
  • Waterfall and Winding Stream
  • Flagstone Patio and Stacked Stone Retaining Walls

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* The construction costs displayed on this page are based on our experience and will vary depending on your exact design and site as well as your local material prices and availability. Other project-specific costs (like travel expenses) may not be accounted for in these examples.