Blue Ridge Reservoir
A lesser-known, high-elevation reservoir noted by local guides as one of the most underrated swimming spots in Arizona.
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Lake Mary (Upper Lake Mary)
A long, narrow, high-elevation reservoir near Flagstaff popular for boating, water skiing, and swimming, with no motor-size restriction.
Montgomery Bell State Park (Lake Acorn Swim Beach)
A swim beach on Lake Acorn just steps from the newly renovated park Lodge, one of three lakes in this
Edgar Evins State Park (Center Hill Lake)
A boating-focused state park on Center Hill Lake in DeKalb County; check current operating status before visiting.
Tims Ford State Park (Tims Ford Reservoir)
3,546-acre reservoir park at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau in south-central Tennessee, with swim beach access.
Pickwick Landing State Park (Circle Beach, Sandy Beach, Bruton Branch)
Pickwick Lake’s flagship state park with three public beaches (Circle, Sandy, and Bruton Branch across the lake) plus lodge pools
Natchez Trace State Park (Cub Lake & Pin Oak swim beaches)
One of the largest and most remote West Tennessee state parks, with a free public swim beach at Cub Lake
Chickasaw State Park (swim beach, Pin Oak / Cub Lake area)
Family-friendly West Tennessee state park with a designated lake swim beach and horseback riding trails.
Big Hill Pond State Park
A less-visited West Tennessee park with cypress boardwalks and a fire tower; swimming is secondary to hiking and paddling here.