Can you swim at Bennett Springs?

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Yes. There is a swimming pool. However it is closed now as most pools are when school begins. It is open for the summer season.

Can you swim in the river at Bennett Springs State Park?

Swimming. Whether you want to swim in the river, wade in the spring, or enjoy the Olympic-sized public swimming pool, you can take your pick. The pool is located between campgrounds one and three close to the park office, store, and motel. The pool is open from Memorial Day until mid-August every summer.

Is the swimming pool open at Bennett Springs State Park?

The swimming pool is open to the public from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend at Bennett Spring State Park. Pool hours are from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

Can you swim in the springs in Missouri?

Boating and tubing are prohibited in the spring and spring branch of Alley, Round, Blue and Big Spring. Swimming, bathing and wading in springs and spring branches is prohibited.

What is the water temp at Bennett Springs?

56-58 degrees Fahrenheit

The subterranean temperature of the surrounding bedrock causes the water to emerge at 56-58 degrees Fahrenheit. The constant water temperature and rapid flow prevents the spring from freezing in winter. This natural feature provides a great habitat for fish and other aquatic animals.

What is there to do in Bennett Springs?

The park features trout fishing, lodging, camping, a dining lodge, fly-fishing schools, a nature center, hiking trails, a general store and picnicking. Bennett Spring is 12 miles west of Lebanon.

What time does Bennett Springs Open?

Bennett Spring State Park is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday through Monday.



Bennett Spring State Park.

Does Bennett Springs Campground have WiFi?

Restrooms and showers located around the park. Free WiFi in the park and campground if needed.

Are dogs allowed at Bennett Springs State Park?

Leashed pets are welcome at Bennett Spring State Park. Be respectful and pick up pet waste and don’t allow your pet to bother other guests or wildlife. Bennett Spring State Park is open sunrise to an hour past sunset every day. Other facilities such as the nature center and the dining lodge have seasonal hours.

What river is Bennett Springs on?

Niangua River

On Missouri’s Beautiful Niangua River at Bennett Spring



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How deep is the spring at Bennett Springs?

At a depth of 170 ft (52 m), they were deeper than most sport divers go and needed nearly 3 hours to decompress before returning to the spring surface in order to prevent decompression illness. Photo taken on December 3, 2014. Photo details: Nikon D7100 camera; 1/200 sec. exposure; f/9; ISO 400.

What flies at Bennett Springs?

Larry’s Sporting Goods’s Recommended Fly Patterns

What fish are in the Niangua River?

Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass are proven stocking combination that provides both food and sport-fishing. When stocked in this order and properly managed, these species provide great fishing and good eating.

How deep is the Niangua River?

However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Niangua River At Windyville reporting a gauge stage of 1.58 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Niangua River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 915 ft, the Niangua River At Windyville .

Are there catfish in the Niangua River?

About Little Niangua River



Little Niangua River is a stream near Lebanon. The most popular species caught here are Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Blue catfish.