4 Free Swimming Holes near Independence, MO
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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park
Kearney, Missouri
23.1 miles NA 100-acre lake with a paved bike path, excellent fishing, whitetail deer, wild turkeys, and a picturesque campground adjacent to the Watkins Woolen Mill National Historic Landmark.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Little Platte Beach
Smithville
23.1 miles NSandy county-run swim beach in Little Platte Park on the west shore of Smithville Lake, open May 1 to September 15. No lifeguard, and a $7 daily vehicle pass is required.
Hike, Swim
The Beach at Lake Olathe
Olathe
28.6 miles SWOlathe's lifeguarded city swim beach on 170-acre Lake Olathe, with a sand beach, floating Aquapark and boat rentals. Paid daily admission ($10 residents, $12 non-residents) in summer only.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Lake Miola Beach
Paola
41.9 miles SWFree sandy swim beach on 200-acre Lake Miola, Paola's city-owned water supply lake. Swimming is daylight only and limited to the marked beach area, with no lifeguards listed.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim