Falling Water Falls
- Height
- 10 ft
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Not required
Falling Water Falls flows March through May. Falling Water Falls is a 10 ft waterfall on Falling Water Creek in Pope County, Arkansas.
Closures and warnings
USFS: the road between Falling Water Falls and the Richland Creek Wilderness is prone to landslides, with places reduced to one lane; the county may close the road for repairs. As of March 28, 2025.
The falls
| Height | 10 ft |
|---|---|
| Flows | March through May |
| Flow note | About a 10-ft roadside drop into a swim pool on Falling Water Creek. Flow varies with rain; after dry spells it may taper to a single stream. |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
Access
| Road | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Road note | Forest Road 1205 is gravel and rough; USFS does not encourage camping trailers to Richland Creek Campground farther north on the same road. |
| Parking | Roadside pull-off on Forest Road 1205 next to the falls, about 2.3 miles from the Ben Hur turnoff; falls visible from the road. |
| Fee | No day-use fee |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Year-round (USFS lists seasons of use as year-round for Richland Creek Wilderness access). |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests (Big Piney Ranger District) |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Falling Water Falls open?
USFS: the road between Falling Water Falls and the Richland Creek Wilderness is prone to landslides, with places reduced to one lane; the county may close the road for repairs. As of March 28, 2025. Seasonal closure: Year-round (USFS lists seasons of use as year-round for Richland Creek Wilderness access).
How tall is Falling Water Falls?
Falling Water Falls drops about 10 ft.
Can you swim at Falling Water Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Falling Water Falls.
How do you get to Falling Water Falls?
The road in is gravel. Forest Road 1205 is gravel and rough; USFS does not encourage camping trailers to Richland Creek Campground farther north on the same road. Parking: Roadside pull-off on Forest Road 1205 next to the falls, about 2.3 miles from the Ben Hur turnoff; falls visible from the road.
Do you need a reservation for Falling Water Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Falling Water Falls?
The fee is No day-use fee.
When is Falling Water Falls flowing?
It flows March through May. About a 10-ft roadside drop into a swim pool on Falling Water Creek. Flow varies with rain; after dry spells it may taper to a single stream.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Falling Water Falls is inside Ozark-St. Francis National Forest .
Sources
6
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/recreation/richland-creek-wilderness (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, access.roadSurface, access.roadNote, access.fee, access.permitRequired, hazardNote, access.seasonalClosure)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/recreation/ozark-st-francis-national-forests (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager)
- https://www.arkansas.com/experiences/discover/all-experiences/waterfalls (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName, access.parking, waterfall.heightFt, waterfall.flowMonths)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r08/ozark-stfrancis/publication/2026%20OSF%20Recreation%20Forest%20Schedule.pdf (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/weekend/waterfalls-in-richland-creek-wilderness-day-trip-from-springfield/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.flowNote)
- https://www.arkansas.com/plan-your-trip/plan/trip-ideas-itineraries/7-arkansas-swimming-holes-perfect-for-summer-fun (accessed September 28, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, swimmerNotes.waterType)