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Falling Water Falls

📍 Sand Gap
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Cool, clear
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Spring–summer
Best Season
💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool 🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Falling Water Falls

A popular Ozark waterfall with a swimming hole at its base and a rustic tree-ladder route to the top of the falls.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Waterfall & swimming hole
Managed By
US Forest Service (Ozark-St. Francis National Forest)
County
Pope County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
Falling Water Falls, near Sand Gap, AR

Access Notes:
Easy access; makeshift tree ladder allows climbing

GPS Coordinates
35.7208, -92.9405
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✅ 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
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