If You Didn’t Know About These 10 Swimming Holes In Missouri…They Are A Must Visit
Last summer, we brought you our list of the best swimming holes in Missouri. Well, it’s a new year and therefore, here’s a new list… our 2016 version. This time, we have brought you some previous favorites as well as some new spots. Enjoy the summer months by cooling off at one of these great swimming locations.
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The Fugitive Beach is located at 16875 County Rd 5285 in Rolla.
More information: TheFugitiveBeach.com
More information: TheFugitiveBeach.com

Creekside Campground is located at 274 Creekside Road in Powell.
More information: Creekside Campground Facebook Page
More information: Creekside Campground Facebook Page

The Offsets are located at 2578 Hwy near Fredericktown.
More information: The Offsets on Yelp
NOTE: Please use caution, especially if climbing and jumping off the cliffs.
More information: The Offsets on Yelp
NOTE: Please use caution, especially if climbing and jumping off the cliffs.


Lane Spring Recreation Area is located at 401 Fairgrounds Road in Rolla.
More information: Recreation.gov
NOTE: “The area is not managed for swimming: there are no lifeguards, depth or hazard markers, and the water is not tested. However, wading, tubing and water-play in the Little Piney Creek are popular activities at this recreation area.” –USDA.gov
More information: Recreation.gov
NOTE: “The area is not managed for swimming: there are no lifeguards, depth or hazard markers, and the water is not tested. However, wading, tubing and water-play in the Little Piney Creek are popular activities at this recreation area.” –USDA.gov

Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is located at 148 Taum Sauk Trail in Middle Brook.
More information: Mostateparks.com
More information: Mostateparks.com

Alley Springs and Mill is located six miles west of Eminence, on State Highway 106.
More information: EminenceMO.com
More information: EminenceMO.com

Castor River Shut-ins is located near Fredericktown in the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area.
More information: Missouri Department of Conservation
More information: Missouri Department of Conservation

The River’s Edge Resort is located at 16392 Tom Akers Road, Eminence.
More information: Rivers-Edge.com
More information: Rivers-Edge.com

Cuivre River State Park is located at 678 State Route 147 in Troy.
More information: Mostateparks.com
More information: Mostateparks.com
What is your favorite swimming hole in Missouri? Have you been to any of these spots? We would love to hear from you!