🏊 Natural Swimming
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Big Shoal Creek
A distinctive swimming hole at the foot of a 40-50-foot rock cliff featuring a natural hole said to be about the size of a half bushel.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Rock-cliff swimming hole
Managed By
Informal / roadside public access
County
Johnson County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
~50 mi east of Fort Smith via I-40 Exit 57, near Clarksville, AR
Access Notes:
A 40-50-ft rock cliff with a distinctive hole marks the spot
✅ 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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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