BLUE HOLE PARK
Easy Access SALINA Area
36.2885°N, 95.0725°W
INTO THE WILD · SWIMMING HOLES
Swimming Holes in Oklahoma
13 Sites Found Public & Accessible Land
Oklahoma's swimming is at natural lakes and rivers. Turner Falls in the Arbuckle Mountains is the most famous: a 77-foot waterfall into a clear pool in a limestone gorge, with camping available — one of the most-visited natural swimming spots in the southern plains. The Illinois River near Tahlequah is popular for float trips and has designated swimming access through the Scenic Rivers area. Beavers Bend State Park on the Mountain Fork River near Broken Bow has cold, clear water in the Ouachita Mountain drainage.
Always check current conditions before visiting — water levels, algae advisories, and access roads change seasonally. Never swim alone in remote sites. Tell someone your plans. Explore all swimming holes on the Trek4Free map →
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BOY SCOUT HOLE
Easy Access
35.8540°N, 94.9170°W
GAGE ARTESIAN BEACH
Easy Access
36.3214°N, 99.7419°W
LITTLE NIAGARA
Moderate Hike
34.5049°N, 96.9715°W
LITTSLEFIELDS CAMPGROUND
Easy Access SPRING CREEK Area
36.1040°N, 95.0963°W
OLD ROCKY FORD S. P.
Easy Access SPRING CREEK Area
36.1394°N, 94.9156°W
OLD TWIN BRIDGES
Easy Access SPRING CREEK Area
36.1311°N, 95.1880°W
PAWNEE BATH HOUSE WATER PARK
Easy Access
36.3587°N, 96.8002°W
PENNINGTON CREEK PARK
Easy Access
34.2332°N, 96.6826°W
RIP RAP ACCESS
Easy Access SPRING CREEK Area
36.1272°N, 95.1937°W
SMOKEY VALLEY CAMPGROUND
Easy Access SPRING CREEK Area
36.1297°N, 95.2009°W
SPRING CREEK REC AREA
Easy Access SPRING CREEK Area
36.1160°N, 95.2474°W
TURNER FALLS
Easy Access
34.4295°N, 97.1464°W