01/16/2026
🚗 ARKANSAS WATERFALL ROAD TRIP
United States | ~177 miles | 2–4 days
This lush Ozark road trip winds through forested backroads, hidden hollows, and dramatic limestone canyons, linking together some of Arkansas’s most beautiful and underrated waterfalls. Expect short hikes, emerald pools, mossy cliffs, and a sense that you’ve stumbled into a secret corner of the South.
STOP 1: Spainhour Falls
A tall, elegant cascade tucked into a quiet forest canyon, best after rainfall.
STOP 2: Glory Hole Falls
One of Arkansas’s most unique waterfalls, pouring straight through a circular hole in the rock above.
STOP 3: Magnolia Falls
A secluded, seasonal gem with a gentle drop framed by rugged stone walls.
STOP 4: Falls Branch
A peaceful roadside waterfall that feels remote despite its easy access.
STOP 5: Dogwood Falls
A wide, tiered waterfall surrounded by dense Ozark woodland.
STOP 6: Richland Falls
Often called one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the state, with a deep pool and dramatic rock amphitheater.
STOP 7: Six Finger Falls
A striking multi-stream cascade where water fans out like fingers down the cliff face.
STOP 8: Falling Water Falls
A powerful roadside waterfall that thunders after heavy rain and freezes beautifully in winter.
STOP 9: Devil’s Canyon Falls
A moody, canyon-set waterfall reached via a scenic hike through rugged terrain.
STOP 10: Longpool Falls
A classic Ozark swimming hole finale, where a short drop spills into a wide, crystal-clear pool.
📏 Distance: ~177 miles
⏱ Ideal time: Late winter through spring (February–May)
💡 Tip: Visit after rain for the most dramatic flows, and wear good shoes — many trails are rocky and slick.
Canyons, cascades, forest silence, and hidden pools.
This is Arkansas at its most wild and rewarding.