15 Free Swimming Holes near Branson Skatepark
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 1447 MO-248, Branson, MO 65616, USA City, Zip, or Address
Moon Shine Beach
Branson, Missouri
5.2 miles SWA spacious sandy beach on Table Rock Lake with easy sloped water access, volleyball, a playground, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the large clear lake and surrounding hickory forest.
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Harrison, AR, USA
Harrison, Arkansas
30.8 miles SCamp, Cave, Hike, and Swim near Harrison, Arkansas
Camp, Cave, Hike, Swim
Trigger Gap
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
33.6 miles SWA mild river kayaking stretch on Kings River with calm current, cool clear water, and rental canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards from $30–$80 at Trigger Gap Outfitters — great for beginners.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Crighton Access
Springfield, Missouri
34.1 miles NSwim near Springfield, Missouri
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Mark Twain National Park
Springfield, Missouri
34.1 miles NSwim near Springfield, Missouri
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Eureka Springs Area
Heber Springs, Arkansas
40.3 miles SWThe Beaver Lake and King River area near Eureka Springs hides several laid-back swimming holes in northwest Arkansas, some with very optional dress codes.
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Hogscald Hollow
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
40.5 miles SWAn adventurous Beaver Lake swimming hole near Eureka Springs with cliff jumps, from gentle 10-footers to a 50-foot Lover's Leap.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Pruitt
Pruitt, Arkansas
41.9 miles SSandy-beached Pruitt Landing and cliff-shaded Pruitt Bluff both offer deep-water swimming on the Buffalo River — with restrooms, picnic tables, and a playground just steps away.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Jasper Area
New Blaine, Arkansas
41.9 miles SSwim near New Blaine, Arkansas
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Ponca Area
Morrilton, Arkansas
43.4 miles SSwim near Morrilton, Arkansas
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The Cliffs at Beaver Lake
Larue, Arkansas
44.1 miles SWColorful limestone bluffs towering over clear, cool Beaver Lake water — cliff jump, explore by kayak along five miles of bluff, or look for small hidden waterfalls.
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Ponca Bridge
Ponca, Arkansas
44.6 miles SBright blue water teeming with fish, a concrete bridge jump, rocky shallows for wading, and elk sightings nearby — Ponca Bridge is an easy-access swimming hole in Arkansas.
Hike, Swim
Bradley Park
Jasper, Arkansas
45.3 miles SThe Little Buffalo River flows through this wooded Jasper park, with walking paths, fishing, picnic tables, calm deep swimming water, and easy kayak and canoe access.
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Blue Hole Wolf Den
Cotter, Arkansas
47.6 miles SEA 2-plus-mile steep hike drops into a remote Ozark hollow with low waterfalls and cool swimming holes — watch for snakes and expect shallow water in late summer.
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Big Spring Park
Cotter, Arkansas
47.6 miles SESwim near Cotter, Arkansas
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