OKLAHOMA SWIMMING
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BLUE HOLE PARK |
TOWNS | TULSA, SALINA, KENWOOD | LAT, LON | lat=36.28847, lon=-95.07253(source:DeLorme) (accuracy:general area) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | OK |
WATER | Unknown |
TYPE | Spring | DESCRIPTION | Family-operated swimming hole fed by 3 springs of VERY cold water! Nice place for kids. No alcohol, food concession, camping and cabins on site. |
AREAS | Blue Hole Park |
SANCTION | Official |
FEE | $5.00 per car to swim (in 2006) |
FACILITIES |
All facilities |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | 918-434-5507 |
CAMPING | At site $10-15 per night, also cabins |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Tulsa, go east on RT 412 to Locust Grove then north (left turn) on RT 82 to Salina. In Salina, go to the only traffic light and go east (right) on Perry Rd. (becomes Kimball Rd) about 7 miles where you will see the sign for Blue Hole on the right side of the road.
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CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | By another |
DATE UPDATED | 3/2011 | |
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LITTLE NIAGARA |
TOWNS | OKLAHOMA CITY, SULPHUR | LAT, LON | lat=34.50486, lon=-96.97151(source:map) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | OK |
WATER | Travertine Creek |
TYPE | Waterfall/pool | DESCRIPTION | The most well-known swimming hole at the park is Little Niagara, which is a travertine formation and the largest of the traditional swimming holes at the park. It is a very heavily visited park. In summer, if you come during the weekend, you’d better get there early. A good time to go during the summer is during the weekdays. If you walk east long the river you will find other, less crowded, swimming holes. CHICKASAW NRA WEB SITE (see map) .
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AREAS | Chickasaw National Rec Area |
SANCTION | Unofficial |
FEE | none |
FACILITIES |
All facilities |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, jumping |
PHONE | unknown |
CAMPING | Developed camping at site, 6 campgrounds |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Oklahoma City, go south on I-35 about 50 miles to Exit 55. Follow RT 7 east through Davis to Sulphur. In Sulphur, go south on RT 177 to the CHickasaw NRA - get map at visitor center. There may be more swimming holes than just at Little Niagara. |
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 3/2011 | |
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TOWNS | TULSA, CHOCTEAU, LOCUST GROVE | LAT, LON | lat=36.129678, lon=-95.200911 (source: Campground Owner) (accuracy:approximate) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | OK |
WATER | Fort Gibson Creek |
TYPE | Creek |
DESCRIPTION | From the owner:"Beautiful campgrounds with amazing creek, family friendly, no glass bottles allowed in park. Bring your own food and coolers. Camping available on site. There are so many places to swim along the creek very easy to find a nice private area to swim, or you can swim upfront with a crowd of people and socialize". |
AREA | Smokey Valley Campground |
SANCTION | Official |
FEE | Yes, swiming is $4 adults, $3 children, camping extra |
FACILITIES |
All facilites |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming |
PHONE | Unknown |
CAMPING | At site, private campground, fee |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From from Tulsa go east on RT 412 (signs toward Chouteau) take the Cherokee turnpike, $0.25 toll, turn right onto RT 82, then about .8 miles turn right on RT E0580, then follow for .7 miles and make left on RT N4400 for about 3.4 miles then turn/curve right changes to RT E0610 follow .5 miles until see Smokey Valley Campground signs will be on the left, just drive on up to front signs lead the way. Town is Locust Grove/Murphy. |
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | By another |
DATE UPDATED | 2/2010 | |
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TURNER FALLS |
TOWNS | OKLAHOMA CITY, SULPHUR | LAT, LON | lat=34.42947, lon=-97.14636(source:DeLorme) (accuracy:exact) | LINK TO GOOGLE MAP
STATE | OK |
WATER | Honey Creek |
TYPE | Waterfall | DESCRIPTION | Turner Falls is the largest falls in Oklahoma, most majestic, with a large pool of clear water at the bottom for swimming. There is a large rock at the bottom for jumping and you can swim around behind the falls too. There are caves to explore in the falls also. In the park, near the entrance, is another natural swimming place with diving boards and slides. TURNER FALLS PARK WEB SITE.
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AREAS | Turner Falls Park, Arbuckle Mountains |
SANCTION | Official |
FEE | Yes, see web site above |
FACILITIES |
All facilities |
ACTIVITIES |
Swimming, jumping, diving |
PHONE | 580-369-2917 |
CAMPING | None at site |
BATHING SUITS | Required |
DIRECTIONS | From Oklahoma City, go south on I-35 about 50 miles to Exit 51. Follow RT 77 south Turner Falls. |
CONFIDENCE | Very confident |
VERIFIED | No |
DATE UPDATED | 4/24/2005 | |
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