Shine Eye
A well-loved swimming hole on the middle portion of the Buffalo River, below a forested bluff line.
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Trigger Gap (Kings River)
A family-friendly gravel-beach swimming spot on the Kings River outside Eureka Springs, run in part by a canoe/kayak outfitter.
Horseshoe Bend (Colorado River)
Iconic horseshoe-shaped bend of the Colorado River below towering sandstone cliffs; while famous as a photo overlook, swimming access at
Lower Salt River tubing corridor
Phoenix’s classic summer tubing tradition on the Lower Salt River, with six Forest Service recreation areas and resident wild horses
Colorado River – Parker Strip
A ~10-mile stretch of the Colorado River between Headgate Rock Dam and Parker Dam, lined with beaches and popular for
Henry Horton State Park (Duck River)
State park along the Duck River between Murfreesboro and Franklin, popular for canoeing and casual river swimming.
Ghost River (Wolf River)
A uniquely beautiful, slow “Ghost Section” of the Wolf River through cypress trees and wetlands — better known for paddling
Obed Wild & Scenic River – Nemo & Lily Bridge
A locals’ rite of passage — two popular access points on the Obed River known for deep swimming pools and
Narrows of the Harpeth State Historic Area
A scenic bend of the Harpeth River carved with a historic 18th-century tunnel; popular for swimming, canoeing, and hiking.
Blue Hole – Buffalo River
An unofficial but well-known “Blue Hole” swimming and jumping spot on the Buffalo River, a popular canoeing river near Nashville.