20 Free Swimming Holes near North Arkansas College
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 1515 Pioneer Dr, Harrison, AR 72601, USA City, Zip, or Address
Harrison, AR, USA
Harrison, Arkansas
1.2 miles NWCamp, Cave, Hike, and Swim near Harrison, Arkansas
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Pruitt
Pruitt, Arkansas
11.4 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
11.5 miles SSwim near New Blaine, Arkansas
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Bradley Park
Jasper, Arkansas
15.8 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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Ponca Area
Morrilton, Arkansas
18.7 miles SWSwim near Morrilton, Arkansas
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Ponca Bridge
Ponca, Arkansas
20.6 miles SWBright 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
Saint Joe Area
Warren, Arkansas
21.0 miles SESwim near Warren, Arkansas
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Tyler Bend
Saint Joe, Arkansas
24.6 miles SEA campground and swimming area at Buffalo National River with stunning cliff views, 28 drive-in sites, walk-in spots, group sites, and free off-season camping.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Moon Shine Beach
Branson, Missouri
29.5 miles NWA 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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Blue Hole Wolf Den
Cotter, Arkansas
30.6 miles EA 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
30.6 miles ESwim near Cotter, Arkansas
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Buffalo Point
Yellville, Arkansas
31.6 miles ESwim near Yellville, Arkansas
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Trigger Gap
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
32.7 miles WA 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
Richland Creek Area
Morrilton, Arkansas
35.5 miles SSwim near Morrilton, Arkansas
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Kings River Falls
Sheridan, Arkansas
35.8 miles SWA 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
Haw Creek Falls Area
New Blaine, Arkansas
38.6 miles SSwim near New Blaine, Arkansas
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Eureka Springs Area
Heber Springs, Arkansas
41.2 miles WThe 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
41.4 miles WAn 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
Long Pool Area
Umpire, Arkansas
46.6 miles SSwim near Umpire, Arkansas
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The Cliffs at Beaver Lake
Larue, Arkansas
47.7 miles WColorful 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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