Waterfall Hikes Near Fayetteville, AR

394,650 residents

Chicago Time Zone

2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Fayetteville sits on the wooded slopes of the Ozark Plateau, where sandstone ridges, narrow hollows, and spring-fed tributaries carve a rolling landscape of hardwood forest and limestone bluffs. Within 50 miles are four waterfall routes—one easy and three moderate—ranging from short roadside cascades to steeper canyon scrambles and shaded old-growth forest trails, with varied elevation, abundant springs, and scenic bluff overlooks that reward moderate effort with secluded streamside scenery.

Located at 36.0714°N, -94.1661°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fayetteville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 2 gauged

1 waterfall near Fayetteville has live flow data today

McSpadden Falls Low

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 90°F

Tod 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 90°F Sunny Best

Sun 93°F Sunny

Mon 95°F Sunny

Tue 97°F Sunny

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny

Thu 92°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fayetteville

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

1 McSpadden Falls Barely Flowing · 773 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fayetteville (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.