Bootlegger Picnic Area
A quieter Oak Creek Canyon pull-off with shaded spots and rocks to lounge on.
Swimming Holes
Red Rock Crossing / Crescent Moon Ranch
Iconic view of Cathedral Rock reflected in Oak Creek; wading and swimming spot with picnic facilities.
Grasshopper Point
A classic, deep-pooled Oak Creek swimming spot just downstream of Slide Rock, popular for its shade and cliff-lined setting.
Slide Rock State Park
Arizona’s most famous swimming hole: an 80-ft natural sandstone chute worn smooth by Oak Creek, plus a half-mile of creek
Ghost River (Wolf River)
A uniquely beautiful, slow “Ghost Section” of the Wolf River through cypress trees and wetlands — better known for paddling
Garner Lake
Shelby County’s largest lake at 235 acres, popular locally for boating, paddleboarding, and swimming near Memphis.
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park (Kentucky Lake)
State park on the shores of Kentucky Lake with swim beach and marina access.
Mousetail Landing State Park
Historic river port park along the Tennessee River with creeks and riverbank access for casual swimming/wading.
Big Hill Pond State Park
A less-visited West Tennessee park with cypress boardwalks and a fire tower; swimming is secondary to hiking and paddling here.
Chickasaw State Park (swim beach, Pin Oak / Cub Lake area)
Family-friendly West Tennessee state park with a designated lake swim beach and horseback riding trails.