Hogscald Hollow is an epic swimming hole. If you are the kind of person who gets restless as soon as it's started to just barely warm up, and you begin itching for adventure the moment it hits temperatures above 60 degrees outside, Hogscald Hollow is the place for you. It is said to be at it's most beautiful and most appealing in the spring, it is open all summer as well though. The journey may be a little difficult to reach Hogscald Hollow-but it is worth the adventure! Make sure that you have a car that will be okay on gravel roads, and start your trip! A few miles into the dirt road you can stop and jump from Lover's Leap into Beaver Lake. With a 50 foot drop to the water below, it is the perfect jump for an adrenaline junkie. 

Parking is a little tricky here, the dirt road ends ubruptly. You'll be able to tell you've arrived once you see the other cars-or if you are the first to arrive you'll be able to tell because the road will look as if it has suddenly ended and you'll find your car right at the edge of the lake. Off to the left side of where you park your car there are walking trails. You can swim anywhere along the trail but the best place to swim is about a quarter mile hike away from the parking area. The area has small "cliffs" that are 10 feet tall, perfect for jumping off of. Many people like to boat in this general area so it is recommended that spring, and early fall are best for swimming and midsummer is best for boating. If you are looking to boat, kayaks, and canoes are best here because you will have to carry your load to the water as there is no boat launch. 

"From Eureka Springs, take RT 23 south about 8 miles, turn west (right) on RT 108 for about .5 miles then turn south (left) at the first left on RT 148 and proceed down this dirt road quite a ways...Keep on driving to the end of the road...it dead ends right into the lake. Take the walking trails off to the left."