Before you go
We could not find a documented public trail or access point, and federal land maps show no public land at the falls, so it is likely on private property. Get landowner permission before visiting.
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About Bailey Falls
Bailey Falls is a USGS-named waterfall on a small unnamed stream near Grassy Creek in Independence County, Arkansas, about 4 miles east of Concord. It is not in the Ozark National Forest or any other public land shown on federal land maps, and we could not find a documented trail or trailhead.
Trail & Hike Details
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Bailey Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Bailey Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Know when to go.
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Is Bailey Falls Frozen?
Updated about 8 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Bailey Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 72°F to 40°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- no gauge
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
1-meter lidar measures about 143 feet of descent through Bailey Falls, a steep tiered drop rather than a single free fall. The brink sits at about 678 feet above sea level.
The whole reach is steep: about 126 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the falls and another 98 feet in the 500 feet below. The falls face south and sit in full sun for most of the day, best photographed early or late.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 678 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 143 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- South
- Sunlit most of the day. Go early or late for softer light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading south).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
0 feet above sea level
Coordinates
35.667390° N, -91.770537° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Where to Stay
Cozy Heber Springs Cabin w/ Deck & Dock!
The Royal on Main
Hampton Inn Batesville, Ar
Days-Inn by Wyndham Batesville AR
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Nearby Campground
Dam Site Campground
15.9 miles away · 0 sites
This recreation area is part of Greers Ferry Lake
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Nearby Attractions
Greers Ferry Dam and Greers Ferry Lake are about 16 miles to the southwest.
Wildlife
The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals. Be cautious of snakes, especially during warmer months.
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