Missouri Swimming Holes

Missouri has 6 named swimming holes on record across 4 counties. Types include rivers and creek pools. 1 needs a hike. 6 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
Open this area in Google Maps

Showing 6 of 6 swimming holes

Name Water type Access Fee Status
Alley Spring Shannon County
Development River Access paved road Fee No Ozark National Scenic Riverways entrance fee Status Closure or warning on file
Big Spring Carter County
Development River Access paved road Fee No Ozark National Scenic Riverways entrance fee Status Closure or warning on file
Blue Spring Shannon County
Development River Access paved road Fee No Ozark National Scenic Riverways entrance fee Status Closure or warning on file
Greer Spring Oregon County
Development River Access 0.9 mi hike, paved road Fee No fees required for this site Status Closure or warning on file
Johnson's Shut-Ins Reynolds County
Development River Access paved road Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Rocky Falls Shannon County
Development Creek pool Access gravel road Fee No Ozark National Scenic Riverways entrance fee Status Closure or warning on file
Photo credits (1)
  • Rocky Falls: Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0

Common questions

Where are the swimming holes in Missouri?

6 named swimming holes are on record: Alley Spring, Big Spring, Blue Spring, Greer Spring, Johnson's Shut-Ins, and Rocky Falls.

Are any swimming holes in Missouri closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Alley Spring, Big Spring, Blue Spring, Greer Spring, Johnson's Shut-Ins, and Rocky Falls. Each page has the dated detail.

More in Missouri