This Tiered Waterfall And Swimming Hole In Mississippi Must Be On Your Summer Bucket List
There are quite a few swimming holes in Mississippi that can be worth checking out when the temperatures begin to climb. Waterfalls in Mississippi, however, are a bit less common. But a waterfall swimming hole in Mississippi?! That’s practically unheard of…but it does exist and it belongs on your summer bucket list!
If splashing around under a waterfall sounds like your idea of a good time, you’re going to love Dunn’s Falls in Enterprise!
If you prefer paddling to swimming, outfitters, like Chunky River Kayak and Canoe Rental, facilitate trips down the river, providing everything needed for a fun float.
Worried about how your swimming abilities will fare against the waterfall’s size? Don’t be! The waterfall’s flow couldn’t be gentler.
According to legend, Dunn rode his horse to the present-day site of Dunn’s Falls, stated it was the most beautiful place he’d seen in America, and bought the property. Not long after buying the property, Dunn built a dam to redirect an existing stream, creating the waterfall we know and love today.
The waterfall wasn’t purely aesthetic, though. Dunn built it – along with a water wheel – to power the three-story cotton mill he constructed on the property in 1860.
The water wheel is still standing (and still spinning!). Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the mill. After years of neglect, it fell into a state of disrepair and slipped down the bluff into the Chunky River.
Accessing the base of Dunn’s Falls and Chunky River requires trekking down a set of stairs, which is something to keep in mind when traveling with kids or the elderly.
Want to know more? The Pat Harrison Waterway District, which manages Dunn’s Falls Park, can be reached at (601) 655-8550. You can also visit the Dunn’s Falls Park website.
Dunn’s Falls isn’t the only waterfall in Mississippi you can splash around in. Clark Creek Natural Area is brimming with waterfalls. Even better, it boasts one of the best hiking trails with waterfalls in Mississippi.
Address: Dunn's Falls Park, 6890 Dunns Falls Rd A, Enterprise, MS 39330, USA
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
