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    Lake Charles State Park Swim Beach

    Lake Charles State Park, Powhatan, ArkansasLake on Lake CharlesYes, free swimming

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    Free swimming is available at the sandy beach on 645-acre Lake Charles in Lake Charles State Park.

    Water
    Lake, Lake Charles
    Entry
    Free swimming.
    Swim hours
    Visitor centre: March-November, daily 8am-5pm; December-February, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday-Sunday 1pm-5pm.
    Facilities
    Beach, picnic area, restrooms, playground
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard.
    Dogs
    Dogs are not allowed at the swimming beach.
    Managed by
    Arkansas State Parks

    Getting there

    From Hoxie, take US 63 northwest for 8 miles, then Arkansas Highway 25 south for 6 miles to the park.

    36.0662, -91.1485

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    Know before you go

    • Do not swim outside the beach area.
    • Do not bring dogs to the swimming beach.
    • Swim at your own risk.

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    Questions about Lake Charles State Park Swim Beach

    Can you swim at Lake Charles State Park Swim Beach?

    Yes. The beach is open for free swimming, but there is no lifeguard and swimming is at your own risk.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Charles State Park Swim Beach?

    Free swimming.

    Are dogs allowed at Lake Charles State Park Swim Beach?

    Dogs are not allowed at the swimming beach.

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