There are a ton of great swimming spots in Mississippi. We’re not complaining, but it can be hard to keep up with them all – and easy to overlook a few. But one you definitely don’t want to overlook is Merit Water Park. Home to a spring-fed swimming hole, it’s sure to become your new favorite summer destination. Take a look:

Small town Mississippi is full of hidden gems and Merit Water Park is one of them.
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The park is located in Mendenhall, MS, which is in Simpson County
A summertime must-visit, the 25-acre park is situated on Rials Creek and features a small waterfall and old-fashioned swimming hole.
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There’s also a sand and rock creek-side beach, so there’s plenty of room to sunbathe in between swimming.
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But you’ll probably be more interested in swimming – and that’s because Rials Creek is spring-fed, so the water is nice and cold all year long.
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Not only refreshing, but the water is crystal clear. In fact, in most places you can see straight through the water to the sandy creek bottom.
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Water that’s refreshingly cold and clear isn’t the only notable feature of Rials Creek, though.
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There are also the creek's broad rock formations, which form chutes, pools, falls, and Jacuzzis.
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Between the secluded locale and cool, rushing water, it's hard not to fall in love with Merit Water Park.
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For more information, visit the Merit Water Park website.

Address: 1043 MS-43, Mendenhall, MS, 39114

This isn’t the only underrated spot that’s a summertime must-visit. Read about another here.

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