Are there fees or permits required for Sausmann Falls?

No, there are no fees required to visit Sausmann Falls.

Is swimming allowed at Sausmann Falls?

No, swimming is not allowed at Sausmann Falls.

LiDAR terrain view · USGS 3DEP

Sausmann Falls

Q: Are dogs allowed at Sausmann Falls?

No, dogs are not allowed at Sausmann Falls.

Arkansas

By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026

LiDAR & 3D terrain

Before you go

The falls appear to be on private (non-Forest Service) land inside the Ouachita National Forest boundary, and no public trail is documented. Confirm access or get landowner permission before visiting.

About Sausmann Falls

Sausmann Falls is a USGS-named waterfall on the upper Maumelle River in Perry County, Arkansas, about 7 miles south of Perryville and roughly a quarter mile off Highways 9 and 10. It lies inside the Ouachita National Forest boundary, but Forest Service ownership maps show the land at the falls as non-federal, and we could not find a documented trail or public access point.

Trail & Hike Details

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Sausmann Falls?

❌ Dogs are not allowed

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Sausmann Falls?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

spring fall

Seasonal Access

The best time to visit is Spring and Fall. Winter access may be limited.

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Is Sausmann Falls Frozen?

Updated about 11 hours ago

Not frozen highs above freezing lately

Sausmann Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 75°F to 65°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 18 feet of drop in the ground within a few hundred feet of Sausmann Falls. The ground at the falls is roughly 456 feet above sea level.