Frog Hollow (Catalina Mountains)
An unofficial but locally beloved swimming hole in the Catalina Mountains foothills.
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Bull Pen (West Clear Creek)
A classic, well-loved swimming hole with a sandy beach, rope swing, and multiple cliff-jumping heights along West Clear Creek.
Clear Creek
One of the easiest-access swimming holes in the Camp Verde area, right next to Clear Creek Campground.
West Clear Creek (general access, Bullpen area)
A long, scenic creek with several access points, from the easy Bullpen hole to more remote canyon stretches near Iron
Sycamore Creek
A seasonal riverbed north of Phoenix that fills with swimmable pools after snowmelt and monsoon rains; dry much of the
Horton Creek
A higher-elevation Mogollon Rim creek recommended as a cooler summer alternative when lower-elevation spots get too hot.
East Clear Creek
A scenic Mogollon Rim creek near Blue Ridge Reservoir with several swimming access points.
Slide Rock State Park
Arizona’s most famous swimming hole: an 80-ft natural sandstone chute worn smooth by Oak Creek, plus a half-mile of creek
Grasshopper Point
A classic, deep-pooled Oak Creek swimming spot just downstream of Slide Rock, popular for its shade and cliff-lined setting.
Red Rock Crossing / Crescent Moon Ranch
Iconic view of Cathedral Rock reflected in Oak Creek; wading and swimming spot with picnic facilities.