Kansas Swimming Holes

Kansas has 3 named swimming holes on record across 3 counties. All are lake coves. 3 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Showing 3 of 3 swimming holes

Name Water type Access Fee Status
Clinton Lake Douglas County
Development Lake cove Access paved road Fee KS State Park vehicle permit: $5/day or $25/year ($3.25/$13.75 senior-disabled). Passport $15.50 at registration. Status Closure or warning on file
Fall River Lake Greenwood County
Development Lake cove Access paved road Fee Day-use fees may apply at some Corps recreation areas; camping fees separate Status Closure or warning on file
Wilson Lake Russell County
Development Lake cove Access paved road Fee Kansas state park vehicle permit required for state park areas; Corps day-use fees may apply at some sites Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

Where are the swimming holes in Kansas?

3 named swimming holes are on record: Clinton Lake, Fall River Lake, and Wilson Lake.

Are any swimming holes in Kansas closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Clinton Lake, Fall River Lake, and Wilson Lake. Each page has the dated detail.