🏞️ River Swim
🟡 Moderate Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Cossatot Falls / Brushy Creek Recreation Area
A 12-mile state natural area along the Wild & Scenic Cossatot River; in summer the whitewater run becomes calm enough for unique snorkeling through 'rock reefs' and deep pools.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Summer (calmer pool conditions)
Water Type
Rocky canyon rapids & pools (Cossatot River)
Managed By
Arkansas State Parks
County
Howard County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Brushy Creek Recreation Area, Ark. 246, AR
Access Notes:
Easy access at Brushy Creek; Cossatot Falls requires extreme caution in high water
✅ 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