🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Ozark Campground swimming hole
A peaceful swimming hole with bluff views and shaded gravel bars, ideal for families and those looking to unwind on the upper Buffalo.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool river water
Best Season
📅 Late spring–summer
Water Type
River swimming hole (Buffalo River)
Managed By
National Park Service (Buffalo National River)
County
Newton County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Ozark Campground, north of Jasper off Hwy 7
Access Notes:
Easy access; shaded gravel bars, bluff-backed swimming area
✅ 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