🪨 Creek Spot
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Sugar Creek (Cossatot River, Mena)
A popular swimming destination on the Cossatot River near Mena, frequented by campers and day-trip ATV riders.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Creek/river swimming spot
Managed By
Informal / near Ouachita National Forest
County
Polk County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Mena, AR (Cossatot River)
Access Notes:
Popular with campers and ATV day-trippers
✅ 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