18 Free Swimming Holes near The Cliffs at Beaver Lake
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of 83X8+GX Larue, AR, USA City, Zip, or Address
Hogscald Hollow
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
6.6 miles SEAn 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
6.8 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
15.1 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
Tanyard Creek Falls
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
20.2 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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West Fork Area
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
32.1 miles SWSwim near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
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Riverside Park
West Fork, Arkansas
32.3 miles SWA 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
36.9 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
Ponca Bridge
Ponca, Arkansas
38.9 miles SEBright 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
Moon Shine Beach
Branson, Missouri
39.0 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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Ponca Area
Morrilton, Arkansas
39.6 miles SESwim near Morrilton, Arkansas
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Cedar Flats
Banyard, Arkansas
44.4 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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Cherry Corner Access
Neosho, Missouri
45.3 miles NWA 4.2-acre public creek access near Neosho with a gravel bar for kayak launch, a rope swing, and swimming — swimwear is customary, with more private spots upstream.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Harrison, AR, USA
Harrison, Arkansas
46.7 miles ECamp, Cave, Hike, and Swim near Harrison, Arkansas
Camp, Cave, Hike, Swim
Mulberry River Area
Umpire, Arkansas
46.8 miles SSwim near Umpire, Arkansas
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Bradley Park
Jasper, Arkansas
47.7 miles SEThe 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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Jasper Area
New Blaine, Arkansas
48.6 miles SESwim near New Blaine, Arkansas
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Pruitt
Pruitt, Arkansas
48.7 miles SESandy-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
Lee Creek Access
Chester, Arkansas
49.9 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.
Camp, Canoe, Kayak, Swim
