Little Missouri Falls
A long, wide, stair-stepped cascade where the Little Missouri River tumbles through a rocky gorge — one of the signature
Ouachita Mountains
Winding Stairs (Little Missouri River)
A remote, undeveloped stretch of the Little Missouri River known for deep swimming pools and streambank hiking, more solitary than
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
Sugar Creek (Cossatot River, Mena)
A popular swimming destination on the Cossatot River near Mena, frequented by campers and day-trip ATV riders.
Walnut Creek / Charlton Recreation Area
A cold, spring-fed mountain stream frequently cited as one of the best swimming holes in Arkansas, centered on the developed
River Bluff Float Camp (Ouachita River)
A picturesque swimming and camping spot directly on the banks of the Ouachita River north of Mount Ida.