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🏊 Natural Swimming  ·  North Central Arkansas / Ozarks

Spring River

📍 Hardy
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, ~58°F influence near the spring
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Year-round
Best Season
🏊 Natural Swimming 🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Spring River

One of Arkansas's best year-round floating/swimming rivers thanks to Mammoth Spring's constant flow, popular with trout anglers as well as swimmers.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, ~58°F influence near the spring
Best Season
📅 Year-round
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Clear, spring-fed float/swim river
Managed By
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
County
Fulton County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
U.S. 63 corridor, paralleling the upper Spring River, AR

Access Notes:
Easy access via numerous points along US-63

GPS Coordinates
36.3195, -91.4645
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✅ 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
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