Ozark Campground swimming hole
A peaceful swimming hole with bluff views and shaded gravel bars, ideal for families and those looking to unwind on
Arkansas
The Cliffs (Beaver Lake, Eureka Springs area)
An unofficial Beaver Lake cliff-jumping and swimming spot near Eureka Springs, grouped with Hogscald and Trigger Gap in regional guides.
Pruitt (Pruitt Landing & Ranger Station)
A classic, easily accessible stretch of the Buffalo River with two swimming areas — Pruitt Landing (sandy beach) and near
Lee Creek
A long, scenic creek with numerous swimming access points from its origins near West Fork to its mouth at the
Briar Bluff
A unique, less-trafficked swimming spot with a striking bluff towering overhead and a shaded alcove at the water’s edge.
Natural Dam
One of the easiest-access swimming holes in Arkansas, requiring no hike at all from the parking area.
Boxley Valley area swim spots
Deep pools along the upper Buffalo bordering the historic, scenic Boxley Valley, known for its resident elk herd.
Buffalo Point
A rugged, scenic lower-river access point with large slab rocks for basking and launching, plus a short hike to the
Shine Eye
A well-loved swimming hole on the middle portion of the Buffalo River, below a forested bluff line.
Gunner Pool
A bright-blue natural pool along North Sylamore Creek, backed by high bluffs, popular for camping, hiking, and swimming even in