17 Free Swimming Holes near Decatur, AR 72722
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Tanyard Creek Falls
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
14.5 miles NEA 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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Rocky Ford State Park
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
28.2 miles SWRocky 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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The Cliffs at Beaver Lake
Larue, Arkansas
29.4 miles EColorful 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
31.7 miles SESwim near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
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Riverside Park
West Fork, Arkansas
32.2 miles SEA 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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Blue Hole Park
Salina, Oklahoma
32.7 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
32.8 miles WA swimming hole east of Tulsa in the Salina area of Oklahoma — details are limited; fees apply.
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Hogscald Hollow
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
35.5 miles EAn 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
35.7 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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Cedar Flats
Banyard, Arkansas
40.5 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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Cherry Corner Access
Neosho, Missouri
41.9 miles NA 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.
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Boy Scout Hole
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
42.0 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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Rip Rap Access
Cedar Crest, Oklahoma
43.4 miles WRip Rap Access is a public swimming spot on Spring Creek in the green hill country of Mayes County, northeastern Oklahoma, and its great virtue is simple: it's a free, legitimate, public way into one...
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Trigger Gap
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
44.4 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.
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Lee Creek Access
Chester, Arkansas
44.4 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.
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Spring Creek Recreation Area
Locust Grove, Oklahoma
46.5 miles WCrystal-clear, spring-fed Ozark water with a beach, snorkeling, a mossy waterfall, and free campsites near Locust Grove.
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Natural Dam
Cedarville, Arkansas
47.6 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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