Beaches & Swimming
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Make a Splash in Arkansas Swimming Spots
Arkansas lakes, beaches and swimming holes are made for long summer days.
Whether you’re diving in, floating lazy currents or cooling off beneath shady trees, you’ll find plenty of places in which to relax and play in The Natural State.
When the sun’s out, Arkansas knows how to cool off. Dip your toes in Lake Ouachita, take a swim at DeGray Lake Resort State Park or spend the afternoon wading along the White River at Jacksonport State Park. Lake Catherine and Lake Dardanelle offer easy access to the water with picnic areas and nearby trails, while Woolly Hollow and Crowley’s Ridge state parks provide peaceful spots for swimming surrounded by tall pines and rolling hills.
For those who prefer a classic swimming hole, head to Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, Lake Sylvia or Shady Lake, where cool mountain waters and scenic surroundings set the scene for an unforgettable summer day. North Arkansas favorites like Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes are perfect for boating, swimming and watching the sunset from the dock. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or just an afternoon escape, Arkansas swimming spots deliver pure summer joy, with no pool required.
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7 Arkansas Swimming Holes Perfect for Summer Fun
Other than an outdoor sprinkler on the lawn when you are a kid, there may be no greater recreational pleasure in the summer than splashing the heat away in a swimming hole at a lake or river. Arkansas, The Natural State, has plenty of them that in addition to keeping the heat at bay offer great scenery. Make a splash on your next Arkansas road trip in one of these Ozark swimming holes.
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