Arkansas Lake Named One of The Most Beautiful For Swimming in The US

Summer in Arkansas may be hot but you can always cool down at any of the beautiful Arkansas lakes. But, did you know there is one lake in the state that has been named one of the 'Most Beautiful Lakes for Swimming in America?

The list was published by Reader's Digest. There are only 26 lakes in the country that made the list, so for an Arkansas lake to make the list means a lot.

The lakes on the list are from all over the country, Montana, Oregon, Ohio, North Carolina and more. These lakes were listed as the best for swimming and we all know that Arkansas has a ton of great lakes for swimming.

The Top 5 Lakes on the List Are

1. Whitefish Lake in Montana

2. Lake Jocassee in South Carolina

3. Walden Pond in Massachusetts

4. Deep Creek Lake in Maryland

5. Crater Lake in Oregon

But the Arkansas Lake that made the list....

The Arkansas Lake Named One of The Most Beautiful For Swimming in The US is

Lake Ouachita, Arkansas

Lake Ouachita came in at number 8 on the list. Here's what the report from Reader's Digest said;

Sometimes, at the end of a perfect day floating in a glistening blue swimming lake near you, nothing feels better than strolling into a modern, air-conditioned cabin, where cool drinks await in the fridge. Sound appealing? Then pack your beach towels and head to Lake Ouachita State Park, which offers cabin rentals on the shore of Arkansas’ largest lake.

When was the last time you went to Lake Ouachita? Did you know this lake was also on a list as one of the hardest-to-pronounce places in the country? You can see the rest of the entire here.

What's your favorite Arkansas lake to go swimming in?

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