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Swimming Holes in Eminence, Missouri
6 natural swimming holes
If Eminence is home base, you're spoiled for choice: 6 natural swimming holes appear in our listings for this area. Plan around May-September — that's the best season named in most local listings. Between them they cover 4 rivers, 1 creek, and 1 waterfall. Worth a first look: Current River at Pulltite Campground, plus Current River at Round Spring Campground nearby. They all fall in Shannon County.
Swimming holes in Eminence
- Current River at Pulltite Campground
National Park Service campground on the Current River at the end of Highway EE, with river access points for swimming along the spring-fed stream.
- Current River at Round Spring Campground
NPS campground on the Current River 13 miles north of Eminence, with river put-in and swimming access; Round Spring and its cave sit next door (the spring and branch are…
- Echo Bluff State Park, Sinking Creek
Opened in 2016 on the former Camp Zoe grounds, this state park has spring-fed Sinking Creek running right behind the Betty Lea Lodge, where visitors wade and swim in…
- Jacks Fork River at Alley Spring
A short walk from the 162-site Alley Spring Campground leads to a popular swimming area on the spring-fed Jacks Fork River in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
- Rocky Falls
Rocky Falls pours over a sloping wall of ancient volcanic rock into a big, calm swimming hole on Rocky Creek.
- Two Rivers, Jacks Fork and Current
NPS campground at the confluence of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers, giving swimmers and floaters access to both spring-fed rivers from one spot.
Frequently asked questions
How many swimming holes are in Eminence, MO?
Our directory lists 6 natural swimming holes in and around Eminence, Missouri, across Shannon County. New spots are added as they're verified.
What kinds of swimming holes are in Eminence?
The 6 listings cover 4 rivers, 1 creek, 1 waterfall. See each listing for details on access and conditions.
Which swimming hole near Eminence should I try first?
Current River at Pulltite Campground is a well-documented local listing. National Park Service campground on the Current River at the end of Highway EE, with river access points for swimming along the spring-fed stream. Full details, maps, and safety notes are on its page.
When is the best time to swim near Eminence?
Local listings most often name May-September as the best season. Spring runoff can make rivers and creeks dangerously high — check local conditions before you go.