💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Richland Creek (Richland Falls)
One of Arkansas's most scenic streams, featuring Richland Falls, a wide, low cascading waterfall considered one of the best swim/photo spots in the Ozarks.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Creek with 100-ft-wide cascade
Managed By
US Forest Service (Ozark-St. Francis National Forest)
County
Searcy County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Richland Creek, along the Ozark Highlands Trail, AR
Access Notes:
Moderate hiking via Ozark Highlands Trail through Richland Valley
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace