17 Free Swimming Holes near Hickory Creek Park
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Prairie Creek Swimming Area
Rogers
8.2 miles NPrairie Creek is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers swim beach on Beaver Lake, three miles east of Rogers, where a buoy line marks off a sandy cove inside the day use area. There is no lifeguard, and the Arkansas Department of Health samples the water for E.
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The Cliffs at Beaver Lake
Larue, Arkansas
9.3 miles NEColorful 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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Hogscald Hollow
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
12.5 miles NEAn adventurous Beaver Lake swimming hole near Eureka Springs with cliff jumps, from gentle 10-footers to a 50-foot Lover's Leap.
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Eureka Springs Area
Heber Springs, Arkansas
12.7 miles NEThe 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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Tanyard Creek Falls
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
20.7 miles NWA two-mile forested loop to a mossy, multi-tiered waterfall in Bella Vista — perfect wading pools await at the base, with cool, clean water on an easy trail for all levels.
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Trigger Gap
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
21.0 miles EA 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
Riverside Park
West Fork, Arkansas
23.2 miles SA low concrete dam creates an impressive rushing waterfall above colorful cliffs in West Fork, with deep swimming water, fishing, sunbathing, a pavilion, and short walking trails.
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Kings River Falls
Sheridan, Arkansas
34.4 miles SEA unique waterfall dropping from a wide red rock shelf into a pool — sometimes roaring wall-to-wall, sometimes trickling — on an easy two-mile round-trip hike.
Hike, Swim
Cedar Flats
Banyard, Arkansas
35.2 miles SWSpring-fed Cedar Flats stays cool and clear all year, with large rock shelves for lounging near Devils Den State Park — an old rope swing is on site, so swim and swing at your own risk.
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Ponca Bridge
Ponca, Arkansas
40.0 miles EBright 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
Lee Creek Access
Chester, Arkansas
40.7 miles SWA smooth, deep, wide stretch of Lee Creek with a sandy beach, a kayak and canoe launch, camping spots with fire circles, and peaceful surroundings for a summer swim.
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Mulberry River Area
Umpire, Arkansas
40.8 miles SSwim near Umpire, Arkansas
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Ponca Area
Morrilton, Arkansas
41.1 miles ESwim near Morrilton, Arkansas
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Natural Dam
Cedarville, Arkansas
45.7 miles SWA naturally formed rock wall creates a 200-foot-wide waterfall and a cool swimming hole on Mountain Fork Creek — parking lot access makes this one of the easiest swimming holes to reach in Arkansas.
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Moon Shine Beach
Branson, Missouri
47.4 miles NEA 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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Rocky Ford State Park
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
49.4 miles WRocky Ford is one of the most popular spots to cool off along the scenic Illinois River near Tahlequah, in the green hills of northeastern Oklahoma. A favorite local swimming and float destination,...
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Bradley Park
Jasper, Arkansas
49.5 miles EThe 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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