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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/10/2023
The swimming hole lies at the west edge of Spring River Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/10/2023
The Spring River follows a bend in the river here, causing the water to slow into a wide pool.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/10/2023
Spring River swimming hole in Carthage, Missouri.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/10/2023
The wide river has a small flow and a little bit of depth above the bend.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/10/2023
Old stone walkways can be found, though most of the path has been washed away by years of waterflow.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/10/2023
Park amenities nearby.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/10/2023
The park disc golf course sits just behind the swimming area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
05/10/2023
Around the bend is another more shallow wading area beneath the traffic bridge.