ARKANSAS SWIMMING
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TOWNS | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=34.6056, lon=-92.6192(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Saline River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Local swimming hole in the Saline River. No better description. |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | No camping at site. Camping west of here in Ouachiuta N. F., |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Little Rock, take I-30 southwest about 15 miles to Benton area. Take RT 5 northwest a very short distance to where RT 5 crosses the Saline River. The swimming hole is here at the bridge. [See also nearby Saline River swimming holes at "Benton", "Jenkins Ferry", "Farindale" and "Rye".] |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | MOUNTAIN HOME | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=36.26577, lon=-92.54324(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Big Springs (beside the White River) |
TYPE | Spring |
DESCRIPTION | Riverside city park with cool, spring-fed swimming hole with spectacular swinging rope. The spring arises right by the river and flows into the river. |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Official |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Picnic tables, restroom |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Swinging rope |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | None at site. Camp nearby at Bull Shoals S. P.. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Mountain Home in the north-central part of AR (due north of Little Rock, very near the Missouri border) take RT 62 southwest about 15 miles to Cotter. After you come across the bridge into town, follow the signs to the park (turn right), Big Springs Park, it is just to the right and below the bridge, in the middle fo the town of Cotter. |
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | Yes, 5/05 |
DATE UPDATED | 5/27/2005 | |
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FORT SMITH, MULBERRY | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.50172, lon=-94.03308
(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP STATE |
ARKANSAS | WATER |
Mulberry River | TYPE |
River | DESCRIPTION |
Just off I-40. High bluffs over swimming hole in the MulberryRiver. Gently flowing downstream from the river's popular whitewater. Picnic area on North side of River. You have to swim across about 30-40 feet to climb the beautiful bluffs on the South side. There are different levels from which to jump off the bluff. CHECK DEPTH BEFORE JUMPING! Must be a swimmer, or, if not a swimmer, have a good life vest and a buddy. Be careful on the Bluff and where you land | AREAS |
Near Ozark National Forest | SANCTION |
Unofficial - locals go there alot. | FEE |
None | FACILITIES |
Possibly a restroom there now and a couple of picnic tables. | ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, jumping, picnicing - little-known unofficial rest stop near I-40 | PHONE |
none | CAMPING |
No camping at site. Camping about 30 miles north up RT 23 at Turner's Bend (best place to rent canoes for floating), or Redding N.F. Campground a bit further on and to the east of Turners Bend. All pretty Ozarks area. Others along I-40. | BATHING SUITS |
Probably optional - no rules except for littering and other common sense things. | DIRECTIONS |
From Fort Smith, go 24 miles east on I-40. From I-40 take Exit 24 and go south on RT 215. Go to 4-way stop (Landmarks: Liberty Gas and Mulberry Market). This is the junction of RT 215 and RT 64. Turn east (left) on RT 64. Continue about .5 mile to Bluff Hole. | CONFIDENCE |
Very confident | VERIFIED |
No | DATE UPDATED |
12/27/2006 | |
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TOWNS | MOUNTAIN HOME, HARRISON, CANEY | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=36.07167, lon=-92.55525(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Buffalo River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Very beautiful, primo swimming hole in the clean, clear waters of Buffalo River. Sandy beach, changing rooms, restrooms. BE CAREFUL OF CURRENTS IF THE RIVER IS HIGH. BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER SITE. |
AREAS | Buffalo National River Area |
SANCTION | Official (no life guards) |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Changing rooms, Restrooms, Picnic tables |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site. There are also several camping places southwest of here in the Ozark N F. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Mountain Home in the north-central part of AR (due north of Little Rock, very near the Missouri border) take RT 62 southwest about 20 miles to Yellville (past Cotter and the "Big Spring Park" swimming hole). From Yellville take RT 14 about 15 miles south (past Caney) to signs for Buffalo Point. When in Buffalo Point park, follow the signs to the river access/boat launch. Swimming place is here in there river. | Downstream from Buffalo Point is Rush Landing, and many people canoe between the two. You can access Rush Landing by car also - go back north on RT 14 to near Caney and take RT 26 east and (hopefully) follow signs to Rush Landing. Rush Landing LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=36.12452, lon=-92.54863(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. There is camping at Rush Landing and may be swimming there also. Downstream of Rush Landing is a wilderness area - remote and not much visited. There are trails out of Rush Landing and you can hike to some river access points downstream of here or you can canoe (22 miles to the next access point, Buffalo City - an overnight canoe trip for sure). Anyway, there are some swimming holes in this stretch as well which are said to be clothing optional due to the remoteness of the area.
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | Yes, 5/05 |
DATE UPDATED | 12/24/2006 | |
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TOWNS | HOT SPRINGS, CRYSTAL SPRINGS | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=34.51758, lon=-93.38194(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Walnut Creek |
TYPE | Pond |
DESCRIPTION | Swim in a dammed pond on Walnut Creek. An old CCC recreation site, with bathouse. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Ouachita N. F. |
SANCTION | Official |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
Bathouse, probably picnic tables, toilets |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Hot Springs, go west on RT 270. Charlton is 3 miles past the town of Crystal Springs on RT 270. [See also "Albert Pike" swimming place nearby] |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | FORT SMITH, WALDRON, VANDERVOORT, WICKES | STATE | AR |
WATER | Cossatot River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Several traditional swimming holes in the Cossatot River S. P. & Natural Area. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Cossatot River S. P. & Natural Area |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
Picnic tables, toilets at Brushy Creek Access |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | There is camping and a lodge in the State Park. Also some campgrounds east of here in the Ouachita N. F. |
BATHING SUITS | Customary |
DIRECTIONS | From Fort Smith, take RT 71 south about 100 miles, through Waldron, through Y City (see "Mill Creek" swimming hole here) through Acorn, Mena and Cove to Vandervoort. Then: | BRUSHY CREEK RECREATION AREA [BRUS]: Traditional swimming hole with huge gravel beach at the Brushy Creek Recreation Area in the Cossatot River S. P. & Natural Area. Also day-use facilities including picnic sites, a nature trail, restrooms and river access. A walkway high above the river provides barrier-free access on the west side. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=34.3814, lon=-94.2339(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from Vandervoort, go about 10 miles east on RT 246 to the bridge over the Cossatot River at the the Brushy Creek Recreation Area . Just upstream from this bridge is the swimming hole. COSSATOT FALLS [COSF]: Primitive camp site with river access, clean water and small swimming holes among rocks and cliff to jump from. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=34.31244, lon=-94.22572(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from the Vandervoort area, continue south on RT 71 about 4 miles and turn east (left) on RT 13. Go about 5 miles on RT 13 to sign that says river access. Keep left on the main road. Here is a falls and primitive camp site and swimming holes in river.
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 12/22/2006 | |
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TOWNS | JONESBORO, PARAGOULD, WALNUT RIDGE, WALCOTT | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=36.04744, lon=-90.66539(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Unknown |
TYPE | Spring |
DESCRIPTION | Spring-fed swimming hole in state park. Also 2 swinging bridges. |
AREAS | Crowley's Ridge S. P. |
SANCTION | Unknown |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
All facilities |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Hiking |
PHONE | (501)573-6751 |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Jonesboro (in the northeast corner of the state), take RT 141 north 15 miles to signs for the park. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | EUREKA SPRINGS, BERRYVILLE, ROCKHOUSE |
STATE | AR |
WATER | Varies, see below |
TYPE | Varies, see below |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places near Eureka Springs in far northwest Arkansas on Beaver Lake and in King River. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | Varies, see below |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Jumping |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | There appears to be camping at several locations on the east side of Beaver Lake. |
BATHING SUITS | Some optional-see below |
DIRECTIONS | Begin in Eureka Springs in far northwest Arkansas, then: | HOGSCALD HOLLOW [HOGS]: From a local fan: This is a special spot just outside Eureka Springs. From Eureka Springs, take RT 23 south about 8 miles, turn west (right) on RT 108 for about .5 miles then turn south (left) at the first left on RT 148 and proceed down this dirt road quite a ways. Four-wheel drive is advised but not totally necessary. After a few miles, you pass the Leap, which is a 50 foot drop into the lake. I've jumped it and it is easily the most insane thing I've done. Keep on driving to the end of the road...it dead ends right into the lake. Take the walking trails off to the left. There are several nice swimming spots along this trail, although the best is the farthest from the parking area, about a quarter mile hike. There are nice flat limestone bluffs that are about 10 feet out of the water...great for diving in. The best times to enjoy this spot are in the late spring and early fall, when the boat traffic is not as insane as it is in midsummer. People used to skinny dip here and word got out and over to the marina. Eventually all the boats meandered over to the cove, now known as Hogscald Hollow, to check the nekkid people out and watch people jump from the ridiculously high Leap I mentioned before. It's not quite as quiet and secluded as it used to be. Petitions are going around to close the cove to boats completely. This is a fantastic, Mark Twain-style place. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=36.31222, lon=-93.81986(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP THE CLIFFS [CLIF]: From a local fan: Also on Beaver Lake. Take RT 62 west out of Eureka Springs to the SECOND RT 187 left turn, turn left. Go about 2 miles then right on RT 113, directly before Beaver Dam. The second left is a park area where there used to be camping sites available, but the Corps of Engineers shut it down because all the kids that hang out here at night drove the tourists away. It's still a great spot. Drive all the way to the rear of the park where there are still spots that appear to be camping sites. Park here and follow one of the many trails through the trees to the water's edge. You can either take the high trail to the top of the cliffs or the low route to the "beach" type lounging area. Even though there are signs warning against it, many people jump from the bluffs into the water 25 feet below. The water is relatively clean and stays cool all summer long. The cliffs skirt along the banks and the "beach" area is made of low limestone cliffs that are always cool to the touch and very nice to nap on. Another local favorite. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=36.43072, lon=-93.85814(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP TRIGGER GAP [TRIG]: From a local fan: This spot is on the Kings River, also outside Eureka Springs. Take RT 62 east to Berryville then RT 221 southwest several miles until you cross the over bridge over the Kings River. Then turn left on Star Lane (dirt road). Follow the signs to the Kings River Outfitters. Ernie who owns the place charges $3 to let people park at his canoe rental office during peak season. However, it's not to difficult to find another spot elsewhere to park. (An old bridge used to run across at this point of the river) The water gurgles about the old foundation where the bridge once was which creates some mild current. I would advise supervision of small children here. However, the bank is very safe and the water is cool and clear year round. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=36.30833, lon=-93.66250(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 3/6/2003 | |
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TOWNS | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON, SHERIDAN, FORDYCE | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=34.11557, lon=-92.40606(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Saline River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming hole in the Saline River at Farindale. No better description. |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unknown |
FEE | Unknwon |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | No camping at site. Camping Mark's Mill Battleground Historical Monument southeast of here. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Little Rock, take I-30 southwest about 15 miles to Benton area. From Benton, take RT 35 southeast about 17 miles to Sheridan. From Sheridan, take RT 167 south about 15 miles to Farindale, where RT 167 crosses the Saline River. Swimming place is in Saline River here. No better directions. [See also nearby Saline River swimming holes at "Benton", "Jenkins Ferry", "Farindale" and "Rye".] |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | GILBERT, MARSHALL, ST. JOE |
STATE | AR |
WATER | Buffalo River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places very close together in the Buffalo River near Gilbert. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
AREAS | Buffalo National River Area |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at Tyler Bend Campground. |
BATHING SUITS | Customary |
DIRECTIONS | From Conway (on I-40 about 25 miles northwest of Little Rock) take RT 65 north about 60 miles through Marshall to where RT 65 crosses the Buffalo River. Then: | TYLER BEND [TYLE]: Water play place (pretty shallow) at canoe put in and campground in a bend in the Buffalo River. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=35.9845, lon=-92.7647(source: DeLorme)(accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP To get here: Before you cross the Buffalo River going north on RT 65, see signs to Tyler Bend on your left. GRINDERS FERRY [GRIN]: Water play place (pretty shallow except for one deep area) at canoe put in the Buffalo River. BE CAREFUL OF CURRENTS IF THE RIVER IS HIGH. PHOTO . LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=35.9847, lon=-92.7444(source: DeLorme)(accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP To get here: Immediately before you cross the Buffalo River going north on RT 65, the road to Grinders Ferry is your right. GILBERT BAR [GILB]: Water play place (pretty shallow) at gravel bar in the Buffalo River at the town of Gilbert. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=35.9866, lon=-92.7150(source: DeLorme)(accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP To get here: After you cross the Buffalo River going north on RT 65 (past Tyler Bend and Grinders Ferry) turn east (right) on RT 333. Go to Gilbert; follow signs to Gilbert Bar. The swimming hole is in the Buffalo River in Gilbert.
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | Yes, 5/05 |
DATE UPDATED | 5/27/2005 | |
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TOWNS | FORT SMITH, CLARKSVILLE, SCRANTON | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.26658, lon=-93.50753(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:aproximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Big Shoal Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming hole at foot of rock cliff. The cliff is 40-50 feet high with a hole in it that is said to be about the size of a half bushel. |
AREAS | Ozark N. F. - South Unit |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, maybe jumping |
PHONE | none |
CAMPING | There are several Ozark N. F. campgrounds just south of here. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Fort Smith, go east on I-40 about 50 miles to Exit 57 near the town of Clarksville. From here, take RT 109 south about 15 miles (through Scranton) to Midway. In Midway go east (left) on RT 22 for about .5 miles and turn south (right) on Sorghum Hollow Rd.. About 2 miles down Sorghum Hollow Rd. (in the National Forest), you will come upon Shoal Creek bridge. "Stop in the middle and look about 100 yards to your left. You will see the rock cliff about 40 to 50 feet high. Look about 25 feet up the cliff and you will see a hole the size of a,,,,,,,,,,,,you guessed it. Half Bushel." The swimming hole is here. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty Certain |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 12/27/2006 | |
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TOWNS | RUSSELLVILLE, DOVER, PELSOR | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.6766, lon=-93.2551(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Haw Creek |
TYPE | Creek/Falls |
DESCRIPTION | Haw Creek Falls is a National Forest campsite near an old abandoned town of Ft. Douglas (old school house and cemetery). Great swimming hole and picture spot. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Ozark N. F. - Central Unit |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Russellville (on I-40 about 70 miles northwest of Little Rock) take RT 7 north (through Dover and past the Long Pool swimming place) about 65 miles total on RT 7 to Pelsor. in Pelsor, take RT 123 southwest through Dillen to the Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area. The swimming hole is here. [See also "Richland Creek" and "Long Pool" swimming holes, nearby.] |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 3/8/2003 | |
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TOWNS | OZARK, BOONEVILLE, SUGAR GROVE | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.034, lon=-93.847(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Jack Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Place to swim and jump from cliff at the Jack Creek Recreation Area. |
AREAS | Ouachita N. F. |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Jumping |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Ozark (on I-40 about 100 miles northwest of Little Rock) take RT 23 south through Booneville then RT 116 southeast to Jack Creek Recreation Area. The swimming hole is here. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 3/8/2003 | |
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TOWNS | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON, SHERIDAN | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=34.21094, lon=-92.54858(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Saline River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming hole in the Saline River at State Historical Park. Don't know if this is an official swimming place or not. No better description. |
AREAS | Jenkins Ferry State Historical Monument |
SANCTION | Unknown |
FEE | Unknwon |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | No camping at site. Camping west of here in Ouachiuta N. F., |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Little Rock, take I-30 southwest about 15 miles to Benton area. From Benton, take RT 35 southeast about 17 miles to Sheridan. From Sheridan, take RT 46 southwest about 10 miles to sign for state park. Swimming place is in Saline River here. No better directions. [See also nearby Saline River swimming holes at "Benton", "Jenkins Ferry", "Farindale" and "Rye".] |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | GLENWOOD, LANGLEY |
LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=34.3725, lon= -93.87944(source: Topozone ) (accuracy: general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Little Missouri River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Several swimming places in the Little Missouri River in the Ouachita N. F. near the Albert Pike Campground along the Little Missouri Trail. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. For details about the hikes: HIKING INFO . SNAKE ALERT AREA [See also "CHARLTON" swimming place nearby]
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AREAS | Ouachita N. F. |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Probably picnic tables, toilets in campground |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site; Albert Pike Campground. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Hot Springs, go southwest on RT 70 to Salem, then west on RT 84 to Langley. In Langley, go north on RT 369 into the N. F. to the Albert Pike Campground. Then: | ALBERT PIKE [ALBE]: There is a swimming place is in the river near the Albert Pike Campground. The swimming place is in the "A" loop in the campground. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=34.37583, lon=-93.87689(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. WINDING STAIRS [WIND]: There is another swimming place just south of here on the Little Missouri River in an area called the "Winding Stairs" where there are many cascades and swimming holes. (See link to photos, above - see local area map, above). You can hike here along the Little Missouri Trail (south from Albert Pike - about 3 miles hike one way). LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=34.35467, lon=-93.90667(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To go part way by car: From the Albert Pike campground take Forest Rd. 106/County Rd 82 west for about 2 miles. There is a well marked parking area on the left that says Winding Stairs trail. (There may also be a swimming place along this road BEFORE you get to Winding Stairs - may be known locally as a "Blue Hole".) There is a restroom at the parking area. Hike about 1.5 miles, four river crossings on the trail, and you will be at "the stairs." There are some very deep pools at the base, and tubing down the stairs is fun. LITTLE MISSOURI FALLS [LITF]: Another popular swimming place very near here is the Little Missouri Falls. (See link to photos, above - see local area map, above). You can hike here along the Little Missouri Trail about 6.3 miles. (north from Albert Pike Campground Area B). By car from Albert Pike Campground, go north on RT 369 about 2.5 miles then west (left) on Crooked Creek Rd for about 4.5 miles then west (left) on Mine Creek Rd about .75 miles to the left turn-off to Little Missouri Falls Day Use Area. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=34.42458, lon=-93.92806(source: DeLorme ) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP To get here by car: from Albert Pike Campground, take RT 369 north (becomes dirt road) which becomes FR 73. Continue on FR 73 north, turn left onto FR 43, then left on FR 25 for short distance to the Little Missouri Falls parking lot. There are signs along the way. BLUE HOLE QUARRY [BLUQ]: Kown locally as the "Blue Hole", it is a quarry that has filled with beautiful aquamarine water. This from a visitor:" It is about 100 feet deep at the deepest point and about 600 feet by 375 feet wide, if not bigger. This is private property. It belongs to an old mining company that moved on when the quarry filled with water. I have been going there for 20+ years. As long as we keep it clean, no one seems to have a problem with us swimming and cliff jumping there. There are several cliffs that you can jump off of, from 5 feet to 85 feet." PHOTO 1 , PHOTO 2. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=34.3679, lon=-93.8137(source: Topozone) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP Here are two ways to get there from Albert Pike Campground. The first one has more rough road than the second but the second is longer: First way: Go north on RT 369 from Albert Pike Campground, keeping right onto Polk Creek Rd. In about .5 miles turn east (right) on FR 99. It is a dirt road for a while then it becomes more of a rocky trail but is passable with a high clearance 2 wheel drive vehicle/truck. Once the road opens up again, continue to a turn off on your right (south) (a total of about 5 miles from RT 369). There will be many atv trails down this road, but none big enough for a truck. Also, you will be able to see the remains of an old yellow gate. Second way: Go north on RT 369 from Albert Pike Campground, keeping right onto Polk Creek Rd. and go about 4 miles (past the turn for FR 99) then turn east (right) on Fancy Hill Rd. (RT 240 / CR 4). Take this road about 5 miles to Fancy Hill. Turn right (south) on FR 99 (the turnoff for FR 99 is in the middle of a very sharp turn in RT 240. Also, FR 99 may not be marked as FR 99 at RT 240 - don't know the name) Once you take that sharp turn, you will go onto FR 517 then come to a Y in the road - stay to the right at that point to continue on FR 99. It is a total of about 2.5 miles west on FR 99 from RT 240 to where you come to the turn off to the left (south) and you will be able to see the remains of an old yellow gate.
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 2/20/2008 | |
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TOWNS | RUSSELLVILLE, DOVER | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.55056, lon=-93.16031(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Big Piney Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Seeral swimming places in Big Piney Creek in the Ozark N.F.. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Ozark N. F. - Central Unit |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Russellville (on I-40 about 130 miles northwest of Little Rock) take RT 7 north through Dover to where RT 164 goes west (not east) then go west 4 miles on RT 164. Here you will probably see signs here to Long Pool Recreation Area. If not, go east (right) on Old Rt 7 then north (left) on Long Pool Rd. [See also "Richland Creek" and "Haw Creek Falls" nearby swimming holes.]. Then: | SLANT ROCK [SLAN]: Swimming hole at Very large slanted rock that is partially submerged in Big Piney Creek in Ozark N.F. - Central Unit. LINK TO AERIAL PHOTO. There is a rope swing here that you can use that will get you anywhere from 5 to 25 feet off the water. The swimming hole is about 100 feet across, 300 feet long and 20 feet deep. SNAKE ALERT AREA. National Forest developed camping and other facilities at Long Pool. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=35.52497, lon=-93.15311(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) , LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, shortly after you turn left off of RT 7 onto Long Pool Rd., there is an unmarked parking sport along the road - about 2 miles before you get to longpool area. There are several places to access the river along the road going to the Long Pool area. You will know you have the right location by the angle the trail leaves the parking area. The trail runs basically parrallel back to the left with the road. The rest of the parking areas either allow for vehicle access, or they turn 90 degrees off the main road. But, with the amount of locals that visit this swimming hole, the parking place should be easy to spot. Follow this trail about a .5 - .75 mile hike to slant rock. It is easy to spot because there will be many cars parked there on a warm weekend. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 12/26/2006. LONG POOL [LONP]: Big, natural pool in Big Piney Creek in Ozark N.F. - Central Unit. By a limestone bluff. SNAKE ALERT AREA. National Forest developed camping and other facilities at the site. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=35.55056, lon=-93.16031(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here, from Long Pool Rd. (above), continue to the recreation area at the end of the road. Very confident. Not verified. Updated 12/26/2006.
CONFIDENCE | Varies - see above |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 12/27/2006 | |
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TOWNS | FORT SMITH, WALDRON, Y CITY | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=34.72911, lon=-94.01075(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Mill Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | National Forest campground and swimming area. No better description.SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Ouachita N. F. |
SANCTION | Official |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
Probably picnic tables, toilets |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site. Also some other campgrounds east of here in the Ouachita N. F. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Fort Smith, take RT 71 south, through Waldron, to Y City. In Y City, turn east on RT 270 and go about 4 to signs for the Mill Creek campground. Swimming hole is in this campground. [See also "Cossatot River" swimming hole nearby.] |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | FORT SMITH, OZARK | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.67022, lon=-93.83106(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Mulberry River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | There are said to be several real old fashioned swimming holes in this section of the Mulberry River. No better description. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Ozark N. F. - Central Unit |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | There are several Ozark N. F. campgrounds in this area - one is Wolf Pen recreation area, turn east (right) from RT 23 onto RT 215 - maybe Mulberry river access there too. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Fort Smith, go east on I-40 about 30 miles to the town of Ozark. From Ozark, go north on RT 23 into the Ozark N.F. and to the area of the Mulberry River. There are several swimming holes in the river in this area. No better directions. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident - except for directions |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | JONESBORO, WALNUT RIDGE, POCAHONTAS | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=36.15269, lon=-91.05278(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Black River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming from a dock in the Black River. |
AREAS | Old Davidsonville S. P. |
SANCTION | Official |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
All facilities |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, Hiking, Boating |
PHONE | (501)892-4708 |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Jonesboro (in the northeast corner of the state) , take RT 63 to the northwest past Walnut Ridge to Black Rock. In Black Rock, take RT 62 north to RT 361 north then 6 miles more to the state park. Swim from the dock in the state park. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | MOUNTAIN HOME, MOUNTAIN VIEW |
STATE | AR |
WATER | Sylamore Creek |
TYPE | Varies, see below |
DESCRIPTION | Varies, see below. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Ozark N. F. North Unit |
SANCTION | Varies - see below |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
All facilities in Blanchard Springs Cavern S. P. |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | There is camping at the Blanchard Springs Cavern S. P. and several of these sites in the Ozark N F. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Mountain Home in the north-central part of AR (due north of Little Rock, very near the Missouri border) take RT 5 southeast about 40 miles to Sylamore. From Sylamore, take RT 14 west into the Ozark N. F. Then: | BLANCHARD SPRINGS CAVERNS S. P. [BLAN]: This is on RT 14 just west of Sylamore. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=35.96344, lon=-92.17117(source: DeLorme ) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP The caverns are pretty spectacular. The springs themselves are scenic and cool PHOTO OF SPRINGS but not really a swimming place. If you follow the swimming signs in the park, you will come to an offical swimming place with beach and changing rooms PHOTO OF MAIN HOLE - popular but still not the best. The best swimming hole is in the campground, very apparent on your right as you get to the beginning of the loop for sites 16-31. PHOTO OF CAMPGROUND SWIMMING HOLE . Both swimming places are official and there is a day use fee of $3.00 for both swimming places. Camping at the site. Phone number for the caverns is (888) 757-2246. Very confident. Verified 5/05. Updated 5/27/05. GUNNER POOL [GUNN]: Two swimming places. One is behind campsite #23 PHOTO 1 , with a beach and gradual entry. Gunner Pool itself is behind campsite #17, has no beach and is quite deep - behind a dam. PHOTO 2 . Camping at the site. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=35.99222, lon=-92.21092(source: Topozone ) (accuracy: exact) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP Continue on RT 14 west past Blanchard Springs Caverns and through the village of Fifty Six, then go 4 miles north (right) on CR 26 (FR 1102) to signs for Gunner Pool recreation area. Very confident. Verified 5/05. Updated 5/27/05. BARKSHED [BARK]: Continue north on FR 1102 (CR 26) about 4 miles then turn left on CR 1113 (unknown Forest road) toward the town of Big Flat for about 2 miles to the Barkshed Rec Area, which is probably signed. LAT, LON [N83/W84] lat=36.01867, lon=-92.25003 (source: Topozone ) (accuracy: approximate) LINK TO GOOGLE MAP The swimming hole is a hike from this campground. No better directions or description. Pretty confident. Not verified. Updated 5/27/05.
CONFIDENCE | Varies, see above |
VERIFIED | Varies, see above |
DATE UPDATED | 5/27/2005 | |
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TOWNS | RUSSELLVILLE, WITTS SPRINGS | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.79747, lon=-92.93211(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Richland Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Deep, cold swimming hole at Richland Creek Campground and others along Richland Creek on the trail that goes along this creek to Richland Falls and Twin Falls. May be swimming at the falls too, not sure. See WATERFALLS GUIDE for more information. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Ozark N. F. - Central Unit |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Picnic tables, vault toilets |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site, pretty rustic, rough road, no RV's. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Russellville (on I-40 about 70 miles northwest of Little Rock) take RT 7 north about 40 miles to Pelsor (past turn off to "Long Pool" swimming hole.). At Sand Creek, take RT 16 east through Ben Hur then BE CAREFUL to stay on RT 16 as it turns south then north toward Witts Springs. About 1.3 miles BEFORE you get to Witts Springs, turn west (left) onto RT 265 and go 4.3 miles to stop sign. Turn right (on CR 1205) and go 3.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground. There is a swimming hole in the creek at the campground. | To follow the trail to more swimming holes, park at the lower campground and take the trail west from here. It is about 2.5 miles of rugged hiking (crossing creeks several times) to go all the way to the falls. [See also "Long Pool" swimming hole, nearby.]
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 1/27/2005 | |
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TOWNS | GLENWOOD, LANGLEY |
LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=34.63972, lon= -93.62583(source: Topozone ) (accuracy: exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Ouachita River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming place in the Ouachita river at the River Bluff Float Camp; also a put in place for river canoe trips. Camp is well shaded, with high bluff over swimming place. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Ouachita N. F. |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
Probably picnic tables, toilets in campground |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Hot Springs, go west on RT 270 [past "Charlton" swimming place] and, just past Mt. Ida, go east (right) on RT 27. In a short distance, go north (left) on County Road 59 (if you get to Sweethome on Rt 27, you've gone much too far). Continue on CR 59 until you see signs for the River Bluff Float Camp (I think). You can swim in the river at this camp. |
CONFIDENCE | Uncertain on directions |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 3/4/2002 | |
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TOWNS | LITTLE ROCK, BENTON, SHERIDAN, FORDYCE, WARREN | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=33.70097, lon=-92.02650(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Saline River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming hole in the Saline River at Rye. No better description. |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unknown |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
None |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | No camping at site. Camping Mark's Mill Battleground Historical Monument northwest of here. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Little Rock, take I-30 southwest about 15 miles to Benton area. From Benton, take RT 35 southeast about 17 miles to Sheridan. From Sheridan, take RT 167 south to Fordyce. From Fordyce, take RT 8 southeast to Warren. From Warren, take RT 63 (or is it RT 15 ?) north to Rye where the road crosses the Saline River. Swimming place is in Saline River here. No better directions. [See also nearby Saline River swimming holes at "Benton", "Jenkins Ferry", "Farindale" and "Rye".] |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | CONWAY, GREENBRIER | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.32575, lon=-92.38986(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Cadron Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | Local swimming hole at commercial outfitter's place on Cadron Creek. Also canoe put-in. No better description.
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AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | $3.00 Access Fee on Weekends |
FACILITIES |
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Pavilion, Camping Sites
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ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, Climbing, Hiking |
PHONE | 501-679-5050 |
CAMPING | Camping at site. No hookups. |
BATHING SUITS | Encouraged |
DIRECTIONS | From Conway (on I-40 about 25 miles northwest of Little Rock) take RT 65 north to Greenbrier. From Greenbrier keep going north on RT 65 until you cross Cadron Creek bridge. Go 1.5 miles more and take a right on Pinnacle Springs Road. Go on Pinncale Springs Rd. (across Old RT 65) for a total of 1.8 miles then go left on Cargile Road. In a short disctance, Cargile Springs Rd bears left and you will see a sign for an outfitter and a small road on the right. The swimming hole is down this road at the bottom of the hill.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | Partially, 5/05 |
DATE UPDATED | 5/27/2005 | |
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TOWNS | JONESBORO, WALNUT RIDGE, HARDY, MAMMOTH SPRING | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=36.3897, lon=-91.5269(source: DeLorme) (accuracy: general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Spring River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Spring River begins in Missouri and enters Arkansas where Mammoth Spring flows into it, adding about nine million gallons of water per hour. Here the river begins a much higher flow, very popular for tubing, canoeing and swimming in the occasional deep spots. There are local outfitters with canoe and tube rentals. The Spring River is one of Arkansas's more accessible streams, with RT 63 paralleling much of its length. Major public access points include Cold Springs and Dam #3 off RT 63 between Hardy and Mammoth Spring, Bayou Access off RT 289, Hardy Beach, the Wilford Launch Area off RT 58, two put-in/take-out points at Ravenden, and a final launch site at Imboden. No better informaiton about where the deeper spots are. |
AREAS | None |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | Unknown |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES | Swimming, Canoeing, Tubing |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | Mammoth Springs S.P. does not have camping. Many Islands is a private campground right on the river with tubing, canoeing, etc. To get here , take RT 71 west off of RT 63 about half way between Hardy and Mammoth Springs. |
BATHING SUITS | Encouraged |
DIRECTIONS | From Jonesboro (in the northeast corner of the state) , take RT 63 to the northwest past Walnut Ridge and Black Rock (past "Old Davidsonville S.P." swimming hole) to Hardy. Between Hardy and Mammoth Springs, RT 63 parallels Spring River with several access points as described above.
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CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 1/23/2005 | |
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TOWNS | FAYETTEVILLE, HARRISON, JASPER | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=36.04119, lon=-93.33847(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | Buffalo River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming hole in clean, clear waters of Buffalo River. SNAKE ALERT AREA |
AREAS | Buffalo National River Area |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | Camping at site. There are also several camping places south of here in the Ozark N F. |
BATHING SUITS | Unknown |
DIRECTIONS | From Harrison in the north-west part of AR (very near the Missouri border) take RT 7 south about 20 miles to Jasper then take RT 74 west about 11 miles and turn right at the sign for the Steel Creek campground. Hike down to the river and find the swimming hole. |
CONFIDENCE | Pretty confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 9/11/2001 | |
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TOWNS | FAYETTEVILLE, WEST FORK | LAT, LON [N83/W84] | lat=35.93292, lon=-94.18981(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | AR |
WATER | West Fork White River |
TYPE | River |
DESCRIPTION | Swimming holes in river. For details, see DIRECTIONS below. |
AREAS | Varies-see below |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | None |
FACILITIES |
Unknown |
ACTIVITIES | Swimming, jumping |
PHONE | None |
CAMPING | None |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Fayetteville, go south on I-540 a short distance to east on RT 170 at the town of West Fork. Go east on RT 170, Then: |
WRECK HOLE [WREC]: The West Fork White River parallels railroad tracks through town. Somewhere along here, where the river makes a tight bend and the railroad tracks are near enough for a train to fall in, is where the swimming hole is (or used to be, not sure). No better information. May no longer exist. Please tell me if you know better. LAT, LON [N83/W84]: lat=35.93292, lon=-94.18981(source: DeLorme) (accuracy:general area), LINK TO GOOGLE MAP. To get here from I-540, go east on RT 170 into West Fork - MAYBE you turn north on South Campbell St. - not sure. Very uncertain. Not verified. Updated 12/28/2006.
CONFIDENCE | Varies- see above |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 12/28/2006 | |
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