19 Free Swimming Holes near JB Hunt Park
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 2270 Silent Grove Rd, Springdale, AR 72762, USA City, Zip, or Address
The Cliffs at Beaver Lake
Larue, Arkansas
16.1 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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West Fork Area
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
18.9 miles SSwim near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
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Riverside Park
West Fork, Arkansas
19.2 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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Tanyard Creek Falls
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
19.3 miles NA 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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Hogscald Hollow
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
20.1 miles EAn 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
Eureka Springs Area
Heber Springs, Arkansas
20.3 miles EThe 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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Trigger Gap
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
28.6 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
Cedar Flats
Banyard, Arkansas
30.8 miles SSpring-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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Lee Creek Access
Chester, Arkansas
36.0 miles SA 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.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Kings River Falls
Sheridan, Arkansas
38.7 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
Natural Dam
Cedarville, Arkansas
40.7 miles SA 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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Mulberry River Area
Umpire, Arkansas
41.8 miles SESwim near Umpire, Arkansas
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Rocky Ford State Park
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
41.9 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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Ponca Bridge
Ponca, Arkansas
46.2 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
Ponca Area
Morrilton, Arkansas
47.5 miles ESwim near Morrilton, Arkansas
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Boy Scout Hole
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
48.9 miles SWBoy Scout Hole is a clear, cold swimming hole on Barron Fork Creek near Tahlequah, with calm pools, ledges for jumping, and family-friendly shallows.
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Bluff Hole
Mulberry, Arkansas
49.2 miles SBluff Hole is one of Arkansas's best swimming holes — clear, bluff-lined Mulberry River water with jumping rocks, restrooms, and picnic tables.
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Blue Hole Park
Salina, Oklahoma
49.9 miles WA large, cool swimming hole with shallow water perfect for young swimmers, crawfish to catch in the clear water, camping, and an on-site concession stand.
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Salina Area
Tishomingo, Oklahoma
49.9 miles WA swimming hole east of Tulsa in the Salina area of Oklahoma — details are limited; fees apply.
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