🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy $5 parking fee at outfitter
🌊 About Turner Bend (Mulberry River)
The most popular spot for swimming, camping, and canoeing along the Mulberry River, with an on-site outfitter and campground.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 parking fee at outfitter
Water Temperature
💧 Cool river water
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Popular river swimming spot
Managed By
Turner Bend Outfitter (private)
County
Franklin County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
25 Turner Bend Rd, Ozark, AR 72949
Access Notes:
Easy access via outfitter; conditions shift seasonally
✅ 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