Waterfalls around Little Rock at a glance
There are 124 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Little Rock. The nearest is Sausmann Falls, about 30 mi WNW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 95 of the 124. All of them are in Arkansas.
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 Little Rock | 0 |
| 25 miles of Little Rock | 0 |
| 50 miles of Little Rock | 8 |
| 100 miles of Little Rock | 124 |
Well-known falls within reach of Little Rock
Cedar Falls (45 miNW), Falling Water Falls (77 miNNW) and Glory Hole Falls (97 miNW) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Arkansas.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Little Rock
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sausmann Falls | 30 mi WNW | not recorded | Perry County, Arkansas |
| Brown Creek Cascade | 35 mi WNW | 8 ft | Arkansas |
| Falls Creek Falls | 42 mi WSW | 12 ft | Arkansas |
| Forked Mountain Falls | 43 mi W | 10 ft | Arkansas |
| Twist Cascade | 43 mi W | 12 ft | Arkansas |
| Seven Hollows Grotto | 45 mi WNW | 18 ft | Arkansas |
| Cedar Falls | 45 mi NW | 95 ft | Conway County, Arkansas |
| Garvan Gardens Falls | 48 mi WSW | 11 ft | Arkansas |
| Bridal Veil Falls | 52 mi NNE | 49 ft | Cleburne County, Arkansas |
| Cornelius Falls | 52 mi NNE | 33 ft | Arkansas |
| Blocker Creek Cascade | 52 mi W | 17 ft | Arkansas |
| Collins Creek Cascade | 56 mi NNE | not recorded | Arkansas |
| Schoolhouse Falls | 61 mi NNW | 30 ft | Arkansas |
| Lizard Log Falls | 62 mi NNW | 47 ft | Arkansas |
| Whiskey Chute Falls | 62 mi NNW | 83 ft | Arkansas |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Little Rock
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 96 of the 124 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Bluff Falls | 114 ft | 79 mi NNW |
| Cedar Falls | 95 ft | 45 mi NW |
| Dewey Canyon Falls | 88 ft | 93 mi N |
| Cathedral Falls | 87 ft | 94 mi N |
| John Mountain Falls | 84 ft | 62 mi NNW |
| Whiskey Chute Falls | 83 ft | 62 mi NNW |
| Keefe Falls | 78 ft | 79 mi NNW |
| Cougar Falls | 77 ft | 90 mi N |
| Helen's Pouroff | 71 ft | 93 mi N |
| Sunset Falls | 70 ft | 88 mi NW |
Counties with the most falls near Little Rock
Perry County, AR (1), Conway County, AR (1), Cleburne County, AR (1), Independence County, AR (1) and Stone 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: Fayetteville, AR.