Waterfall Hikes Near Norfork, AR

554 residents
Chicago Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Norfork sits where the North Fork joins the White River, and eight falls hide in the hills around that famous trout water. Bear Pen Falls and Bailey Falls each take two moderate miles, Bailey climbing 200 feet, dogs allowed on both. Saddler Falls matches the distance with 300 feet of gain. Cottonwood Falls is the easy mile. Marble Falls is listed as a drive-up, and Lay Falls and The Falls still wait on trail data.

Located at 36.2099°N, -92.2803°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Norfork

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 8 gauged

1 waterfall near Norfork has live flow data today

The Falls Low

Updated 2 days ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 87°F

Tue 87°F Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Norfork

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

  1. 1 The Falls Barely Flowing · 295 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Norfork (3 waterfalls)

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.

Marble Falls waterfall

Marble Falls

41.2 miles away
Arkansas
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Cottonwood Falls waterfall

Cottonwood Falls

42.2 miles away
Arkansas
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Norfork (5 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

LiDAR terrain view around Bear Pen Falls in Arkansas, about 157 feet of drop LiDAR

Bear Pen Falls

20.4 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Saddler Falls in Arkansas, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Saddler Falls

41.9 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Norfork

LiDAR terrain view around Bear Pen Falls in Arkansas, about 157 feet of drop LiDAR

Bear Pen Falls

20.4 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Lay Falls waterfall

Lay Falls

24.6 miles away
Arkansas
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

26.9 miles away
Missouri
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Marble Falls waterfall

Marble Falls

41.2 miles away
Arkansas
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Saddler Falls in Arkansas, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Saddler Falls

41.9 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cottonwood Falls waterfall

Cottonwood Falls

42.2 miles away
Arkansas
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

46.4 miles away
Arkansas
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Bailey Falls waterfall

Bailey Falls

48.1 miles away
Arkansas
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Norfork

Are there free waterfalls near Norfork?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Norfork, including Bailey Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Norfork?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Norfork, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Norfork?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Norfork, including Bailey Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Norfork?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Norfork, including Bailey Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Norfork?

The shortest waterfall hike near Norfork is Bailey Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Norfork?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Norfork have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Norfork?

The closest waterfall to Norfork is Bear Pen Falls, approximately 20.4 miles away.

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