Wild Swim Atlas

Lakes and tarns in Oklahoma

7 lakes and tarns you can swim in across Oklahoma, each checked for public access.

7 spots listed7 lakes and tarns

7 spots in Oklahoma

Swimming allowed

Lake of the Arbuckles

Lake
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Murray

Lake of the Arbuckles is open for swimming except near boat launches and fishing docks.

Swimming available

Broken Bow Lake

Lake
Stephens Gap, Broken Bow

Broken Bow Lake has one designated swim beach within Stephens Gap.

Swimming available

Pine Creek Lake

Lake
Pine Creek Cove; Little River Park, Wright City

Pine Creek Lake has designated swimming beaches at Pine Creek Cove and Little River Park.

Swimming allowed

Canton Lake

Lake
Sandy Cove, Longdale

Canton Lake has a public swimming beach at Sandy Cove and allows swimming in most lake areas.

Swimming available

Lake Lawtonka

Lake
Medicine Park

Lake Lawtonka is a 2,398-acre lake with a day-use swimming beach and designated swimming areas.

Yes, no lifeguard

Hummingbird Beach

Lake
Lake Eufaula State Park, Canadian

Hummingbird Beach is a public sandy swimming beach at Lake Eufaula State Park.

Swim at beaches

Fort Gibson Lake

Lake
Okay

Fort Gibson Lake has designated public swim beaches, including Taylor Ferry and beaches at both state parks.