Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Maumelle River area)
A Little Rock-area state park known primarily for its hiking trail up Pinnacle Mountain, with limited creek wading access near
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Cedar Flats
A popular, easy-access swimming hole just outside Devil’s Den State Park, with camping options nearby.
Gunner Pool
A bright-blue natural pool along North Sylamore Creek, backed by high bluffs, popular for camping, hiking, and swimming even in
Barkshed Recreation Area
An even more secluded creek swimming spot upstream from Gunner Pool, site of the historic Barkshed Forest Camp.
Lee Creek
A long, scenic creek with numerous swimming access points from its origins near West Fork to its mouth at the
Natural Dam
One of the easiest-access swimming holes in Arkansas, requiring no hike at all from the parking area.
Granite Creek (Granite Dells)
A scenic creek winding through Prescott’s famous Granite Dells rock formations, offering a more rugged/natural swimming experience than nearby Watson
Hutch’s Pool (Sabino Canyon)
A deep, remote pool well up Sabino Canyon, popular with locals willing to hike further than the main Seven Falls
Sabino Canyon / Sabino Sam swimming areas
The main, easily accessible canyon offers several swimming spots along its length in addition to the more famous Seven Falls
Ventana Canyon pools
Granite pools carved by Ventana Creek, shaded by oak trees, reached via a scenic Catalina foothills trail.