LiDAR terrain view · USGS 3DEP
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.
About Bear Pen Falls
Bear Pen Falls is a USGS-named waterfall on a small unnamed stream in Stone County, Arkansas, about 2 miles north-northwest of Fox and a mile south of Mozart. It is not inside 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 Bear Pen Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Bear Pen Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Know when to go.
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Is Bear Pen Falls Frozen?
Updated about 8 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Bear Pen Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 67°F to 42°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.
Through the falls the surface drops roughly 157 feet over a short, steep run of tiers. Elevation at the pin is about 1,165 feet.
The whole reach is steep: about 165 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the falls and another 196 feet in the 500 feet below. The falls face west and glow in afternoon and evening light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 1,165 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 157 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- West
- Glows in afternoon and evening light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading west).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
1,138 feet above sea level
Coordinates
35.818309° N, -92.310261° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Where to Stay
Quality Inn Heber Springs
Wildflower Bed and Breakfast
Mountain View Guest Motel
The Windstorm Cabin - Pet-friendly & a 2-person Jacuzzi hot tub!
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Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
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Nearby Campground
Blanchard Springs Campgrounds
13 miles away · 0 sites
Seventeen individual campsites and two group sites available. Water available. Sewage dump station available. Sites suitable for smaller RV's and tents. No electricity or other hook ups.Blanchard Springs Recreation Area GuideCampground and Day-Use Area RulesBlanchard Springs Recreation Area Guide - Spanish
Book on Recreation.govAdditional Information
Nearby Attractions
Blanchard Springs Caverns in the Ozark National Forest are about 12 miles to the northeast.
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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