Every summer in Oklahoma, when the heat becomes overwhelming thanks to the humidity, Oklahomans swarm to the lakes, creeks, rivers, and swimming holes to cool off. As the lakes begin to warm up as the days do, most swimming holes stay a nice, chilly temperature year-round, and are the perfect spots to relax and take a dip in the refreshing water. Here are seven of the best swimming holes in Oklahoma to check out this summer:

1. Spavinaw Creek, Spavinaw
Spavinaw Road, Spavinaw Rd, Oklahoma 74366, USA
LazyLibrarian/Flickr
Clear, turquoise waters flow from Spavinaw Creek, and visitors enjoy the swimming area quite a bit. You'll find a rope swing as well as rocks for jumping, along with both shallow and deep waters. Swim to your heart's content at one of the best Oklahoma swimming holes! To learn more, visit the Travel OK website.
2. Boy Scout Hole, Tahlequah
Baron Fork Creek Boy Scout Hole, Welling, OK 74471, USA
George Jetson/Google Local
Located within Barron Fork Creek, Boy Scout Hole is a family-favorite spot to cool off in the heat. The swimming hole has boulders to sit on (and jump off), and a rope swing. The area has shallow spots and deep spots, so swimmers of all levels will find something to enjoy.
3. Gage Artesian Beach, Gage
Gage Artesian Beach, Gage, OK 73843, USA
Gage Artesian Beach/Facebook
This one-of-a-kind swimming hole in Oklahoma has sides like a swimming pole and is filled with natural, crisp mineral water. The bottom is sandy, like that of a lake, and the swimming hole has diving boards and slides! The depth of the water ranges from three feet to 14 feet, and swimmers will rarely see any fish swimming in the hole. It is ideal for swimming during the hottest months of the year. Visit the Travel OK website for more information on one of the best secret swimming holes in Oklahoma.

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4. Flint Creek, Delaware County
Flint Creek, OK, USA
OakleyOriginals/Flickr
Located on the Oklahoma/Kansas border, Flint Creek Water Park is the perfect place to go to cool off when it gets too hot. You'll find all sorts of depths of water, and there's even a water slide flowing into the creek. If you're looking for rocks to jump off of, don't worry: the area has plenty for your enjoyment. Just be careful, of course.

Check out this video by @takyoutube:
5. Little Niagara, Sulphur
Little Niagara, Sulphur, OK 73086, USA
Jonathan C. Wheeler/Flickr
As the most popular swimming spot on Travertine Creek, Little Niagara offers visitors cold mineral water for cooling off in the hot months. Take a trip to Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur to see the beauty that surrounds Little Niagra!

Check out this video by @americantravelgram3175:
6. Blue Hole, Salina
158 N4470, Salina, OK 74365, USA
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Blue Hole Park is a popular swimming hole and destination for Oklahomans and visitors alike looking to cool off in ice-cold water. Young swimmers love to catch crawfish in the clear water, and a concession stand is open during summer months. This is certainly one of the best swimming holes in Oklahoma!

Check out this footage by @FrankBoston:
7. Blue River, Tishomingo
West Blue River Road, W Blue River Rd, Oklahoma 73460, USA
Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area/Facebook
This spring-fed river has several falls and ledges to ogle at when the water flow is high enough. The area is a popular fishing spot, but it's also an inviting swimming hole! The upper river portion is clear, and the lower river portion is deep and muddy. Visitors will find lots of wading opportunities at Blue River. Visit the Chickasaw Country website for more information.

For more of the best swimming holes in Oklahoma, check out Part One of our swimming holes. Where is your favorite swimming hole in Oklahoma? Did we include it, or would you like to tell us about it? Please do so in the comments!

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While landlocked, there are plenty of nice beaches in Oklahoma. Here are a few of those beaches:

  • The shores of Lake Eufala, which is the largest lake in Oklahoma. Set up camp for a day or longer and soak in the sun’s rays here just like you could at a beach in Florida. It might even be a lot quieter here, too.
  • The banks of Grand Lake 
  • The shores of Lake Murray

 

What kind of water parks in Oklahoma should I visit? 

The water parks in Oklahoma you should visit include:

  • Safari Joe’s H2O in Tulsa, which is great for the entire family
  • Wild West Water Works, tucked inside Frontier City in OKC
  • Hurricane Harbor in OKC is a park owned by Six Flags

 

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What is summer in Oklahoma like?

Summer in Oklahoma is nice; sure, sometimes it gets a bit hot (and the humidity doesn’t help), but summer rain showers are a great relief, and so are days dedicated to Oklahoma’s beautiful and refreshing swimming holes. Summer is a great time for camping and hiking here, too, and there are literally hundreds upon hundreds of campsites all over the state.

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