8 Beautiful Swimming Holes In Oklahoma That You Must Check Out This Summer
Looking for places in Oklahoma to cool down during the hot summer months? No Oklahoma summer is complete until you have taken a trip to a swimming hole.
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1.) Pennington Creek- Tishomingo, OK: Here you will find a 15 acre park that provides a fun day of activities, from a simple picnic to jumping in the creek after a long hike.
2.) Travertine Creek- Sulphur, OK: Located in Chickasaw National Park, this creek is a popular destination for those wanting a cold and clear place to swim. Don't forget to bring your tennis shoes and hike the 1.5 mile trail that runs along the creek.
3.) Beavers Bend- Broken Bow Lake, OK: Find a calm stream, crystal-clear lake or an old swimming hole to jump in and cool off. With over 180 miles of shoreline on Broken Bow Lake, you will have plenty of places to get wet.
4.) Turner Falls- Davis, OK: Who doesn't love swimming near gorgeous waterfalls? Plan on spending a bit more for this park, as it will run you $12 per adult and $6 for children ages 6-12.
5.) Illinois River-Tahlequah, OK: Cool off down the Illinois River on a raft, canoe or kayak. It's a great family activity but be mindful that on the weekends you might encounter some "party" crowds along the way.
6.) Blue Hole Park-Salina, OK: Bring your water shoes and enjoy the ice-cold spring water that feeds this spot. The rocks are a little bothersome but the crystal blue water is worth the drive.
7.) Medicine Creek: Bath Lake Swimming Hole- Wichita Mountains. OK. Although currently closed due to the recent flooding, you can check out the unique Cobblestone architecture that surrounds this water or take a swim in the other lakes in the park.
8.) Pawnee Bath House Water Park- Pawnee, OK: The beautiful sandstone rock bath house sits atop a 2 acre fresh water pool. Enjoy the sandy beach, high dive, water slide, diving board, paddle boats and even a water trampoline.
Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.
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