🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Shine Eye
A well-loved swimming hole on the middle portion of the Buffalo River, below a forested bluff line.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool river water
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
River swimming hole (Buffalo River)
Managed By
National Park Service (Buffalo National River)
County
Searcy County, Arkansas
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Shine Eye Rd, off Hwy 65, north of Silver Hill, AR
Access Notes:
Easy roadside access via Shine Eye Road just past the Hwy 65 bridge
✅ 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