Waterfalls around Fayetteville at a glance
There are 79 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Fayetteville. The nearest is Twin Falls, about 21 mi S in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the east: 47 of the 79. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Arkansas (77) and Oklahoma (2).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Fayetteville | 0 |
| 25 miles of Fayetteville | 1 |
| 50 miles of Fayetteville | 79 |
Well-known falls within reach of Fayetteville
Twin Falls (21 miS), Eden Falls (44 miE), Glory Hole Falls (47 miESE) and Hemmed-In Hollow Falls (48 miE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Arkansas.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Fayetteville
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | 21 mi S | not recorded | Arkansas |
| Artist Point Falls | 25 mi S | 15 ft | Arkansas |
| Dockery Gap Falls | 26 mi SSE | 36 ft | Arkansas |
| Tanyard Creek Falls | 27 mi N | 12 ft | Arkansas |
| Glory B Falls | 28 mi ENE | 16 ft | Arkansas |
| Dripping Springs | 28 mi WNW | 77 ft | Oklahoma |
| Tea Kettle Falls | 28 mi ENE | 46 ft | Arkansas |
| Jack White Falls | 29 mi SSE | 41 ft | Arkansas |
| Eagle's Nest Falls | 31 mi ENE | 41 ft | Arkansas |
| White Rock Creek Cascade | 31 mi SSE | 10 ft | Arkansas |
| Phipps Branch Falls | 31 mi SSE | 23 ft | Arkansas |
| Robinson Falls | 31 mi SSE | not recorded | Arkansas |
| Murray Falls | 31 mi SE | 37 ft | Arkansas |
| Spirit Creek Falls | 31 mi SSE | 8 ft | Arkansas |
| Senyard Falls | 31 mi SE | 29 ft | Arkansas |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Fayetteville
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 66 of the 79 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls | 209 ft | 48 mi E |
| Diamond Falls | 148 ft | 48 mi E |
| Hedges Pouroff | 113 ft | 43 mi ESE |
| Fishtrap Hollow Falls | 83 ft | 49 mi E |
| Sweden Creek Falls | 81 ft | 41 mi E |
| Dripping Springs | 77 ft | 28 mi WNW |
| Beagle Point Falls | 76 ft | 43 mi ESE |
| High Bank Twin Falls | 71 ft | 39 mi SE |
| Devil's Canyon Falls | 63 ft | 32 mi SSE |
| Stahle Falls | 63 ft | 46 mi ESE |
Counties with the most falls near Fayetteville
Cherokee County, OK (1) and Newton County, AR (1). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Little Rock.