No summer is complete without a swim in one of Oklahoma’s natural swimming holes. Of course, there is the popular Blue Hole Park in northeastern Oklahoma, but there’s also one in western Oklahoma that most people don’t know about.
Keep scrolling to get all the details on this must-visit summer attraction.
Hiding in northwest Oklahoma is the state’s largest outdoor swimming pool — Gage Artesian Beach — a spring fed by a lake that’s the perfect place to go during the hot, summer months for an enjoyable afternoon swim in fresh water.
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Visitors can enjoy the mineral water while jumping off the diving board, sliding down the slide or floating in the pool.
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The natural swimming area is formed from the Artesian Lake in the park and is the size of five football fields. Depths reach up to 14 feet in parts, making it perfect for diving.
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Gage Artesian Beach is located in the small town of Gage, Oklahoma, at E. Independence & State Highway 15 in western Oklahoma. The mineral water is so refreshing and draws visitors from all over the state, as it is believed to be “healing water.”
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The swimming hole has cement sides like a pool and a sandy bottom. Sometimes you can even see small fish swimming by.
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Visitors are allowed to bring their own flotation devices, so you can float the day away enjoying the fresh water.
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For a nominal fee of only $2 per person, this beach offers an affordable outing for the whole family. The park is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day and offers restrooms, concessions, and picnic tables.
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Address: Independence & State Hwy 15, Gage, OK, 73843
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