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Riverside Park (West Fork White River)

📍 West Fork
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool river water
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Spring–summer
Best Season
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Riverside Park (West Fork White River)

An easy-access, in-town swimming hole on the West Fork White River, with a rope swing and a low concrete dam creating a small waterfall.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool river water
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Low dam creates swimming hole & waterfall
Managed By
City of West Fork
County
Washington County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Riverside Park, Main St, West Fork, AR 72774

Access Notes:
Easy, in-town park access; rope swing set against bluffs

GPS Coordinates
35.9261, -94.1843
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✅ 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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    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
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