🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy $5 parking fee at outfitter
🌊 About Trigger Gap (Kings River)
A family-friendly gravel-beach swimming spot on the Kings River outside Eureka Springs, run in part by a canoe/kayak outfitter.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 parking fee at outfitter
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear, consistent
Water Type
River gravel-bar swimming (Kings River)
Managed By
Kings River Outfitters (private)
County
Carroll County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Off County Rd 509, via Ark. 221 southwest of Eureka Springs, AR
Access Notes:
Easy, family-friendly gravel beach access
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5 parking fee at outfitter
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace