Go swimming!

Happy 4th of July!
 
It is hot outside and the best place to be in Arkansas is at the swimming hole. Here are two good links to places where you can escape the heat.

We have been swimming at many of these locations and some even have campsites available.

Have fun!

Lake Catherine State Park, Arkansas
Photo by Christian De Vries

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Holed Up
Prettiest (and Most Accessible) Waterfall: 
Falling Water Falls
Pope County, near Smyrna Township
In the middle of the Ozark National Forest, a dramatic 10-foot-high waterfall from Falling Water Creek spills into a pool of inky, blue-green water—which you can see from your car. (Make no mistake. There’s a reason why this stretch has been dubbed Upper Falling Water Road.) But don’t settle for just a drive-by. Even if you’re not up for a swim, get out of the car, and enjoy the view for a spell. One thing to keep in mind, though: Waterfalls are most impressive during the rainy season, so while a dip in August might be just the thing for cooling-off purposes, for maximum waterfall action, dropping by during the spring or winter months is your best bet.

15 Incredible Arkansas Swimming Holes
Looking for a great place to dive into cool, refreshing clear water in Arkansas? With more than 600,000 acres of lakes and over 9700 miles of rivers and streams, there are so many places to enjoy an afternoon of floating, fishing and wading in The Natural State.
 
Check out this list of 15 incredible places to swim in The Natural State.
These gorgeous spots to swim are close enough to access from major highways all over the state. Click on the name of each swimming hole and connect to a Google map to guide you there.

Click below to read the full articles.

Holed Up - Arkansas Life

BACK TO MAIN Prettiest (and Most Accessible) Waterfall: Falling Water Falls Pope County, near Smyrna Township In the middle of the Ozark National Forest, a dramatic 10-foot-high waterfall from Falling Water Creek spills into a pool of inky, blue-green water-which you can see from your car. (Make no mistake.

15 Incredible Arkansas Swimming Holes.

Looking for a great place to dive into cool, refreshing clear water in Arkansas? With more than 600,000 acres of lakes and over 9700 miles of rivers and streams, there are so many places to enjoy an afternoon of floating, fishing and wading in The Natural State.