Also known as Strickler in the Lee Creek Valley, these ATV trails butt up against Devil's Den State…read morePark. There are multiple trails, unmarked that span several miles. We have ridden for up to 8 hours and traveled over 30 miles encountering horseback riders, other atv riders, mountainbike riders, hikers and campers in the woods. The scenery is beautiful along Lee Creek and you have many opportunities to cross the creek on the trails. Some of the terrain is rough and rocky and beware of the mud puddles...if you cannot see the bottom, do not try to go through. We sunk a couple to the seat! Not only great for atv but hiking and taking in the swimming holes is a must. The scenery is great. Check out my personal pics To reach Devil's Den State Park, travel eight miles south of Fayetteville on I-540 to Exit #53 (West Fork), then go approx 17 miles southwest on Ark. 170. You will take a right onto 220 which turns into a dirt road, travelling past the horseback rider camp and day use area. There are several unloading areas on the right and left down 220 to start your trail adventure

It is a beautiful place to stay and a place to live around I highly recommend it to the visitors…read morepassing through or to someone who's looking for somewhere to camp or just hang out locally outside of Fayetteville area

Devils den State Park Arkansas is a wonderful destination for hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing,…read morerelaxing, camping, staying in a cabin and more! The cave system here has numerous places for exploration. The hiking trails are well-maintained and offer wonderful exploration opportunities, including to waterfalls, water features plus high vantage points with a great view looking out over the scenery below. All of this is offered to the Ozark Mountains and free of charge, as the state parks offer visits for free sponsored by the state of Arkansas. This is a favorite place of ours to go, and we come at least once a year - usually in the spring and often times we will come a second or third time during the year in the fall too. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, this is not a place to be missed.

This was a great little spot that I found on my drive back from Arkansas to Tulsa. The waterfall…read moreis pretty and there are a few trails. Lots of benches, picnic tables, and even paved pathways.

Natural Falls State Park is located in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, 6 miles from the border with…read moreArkansas. If you're coming to Natural Falls for barbecuing, picnicking, short hiking, lounging around and camping...then this park is for you. I was scrolling through Google Maps and discovered a photo that looked intriguing. It was a picture of a 77 foot plunging waterfall among a scenic backdrop known as Ozark Springs. This Ozark Springs waterfall is the #1 top highlight at the park. The rest of the activities (I believe) are side compliments. So...if you're passing through West Siloam Springs, it could be worthwhile to check out Ozark Springs, and it doesn't take long to do. The trails map says 45 minutes, but it can be finished in less. The walk to the falls is half a mile at the most. You can find Ozark Springs along the Dripping Springs Trail. There are two parts to capturing views. First is from an overlook point high above. After completing this lookout spot, then it's 47 steps down to the bottom. The base of Ozark Falls has a boardwalk pathway leading you in front of the waterfall. I was tempted to step off the boardwalk to avoid the hand railing when taking pictures, but that wasn't not allowed. Also unfortunately, they don't permit swimming in the pool that Ozark Falls splashes into. But the waters appeared refreshing. You can connect Dripping Springs Trail with Ghost Coon Trail to combine two hikes in one. Or otherwise you can return to the Dripping Springs Trailhead and either choose another pathway or hang out, have lunch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are a few other trails you can consider, but they're nothing dramatic. - Fox Den Trail - 1.5 miles to a "rock overhang and cavern area". - Bear Trail - hardly a hike but leads to Ozark Springs and intersects with Dripping Springs Trail. - Pine Ridge Trail - 3/4th's of a mile that navigates the perimeter of Natural Falls Park. It's $10 entrance fee for a day pass. You can pay at the Visitor Center. Plus inside the VC, you can purchase souvenirs from a small selection of items or buy snacks and drinks if you haven't arrived prepared. I noticed they have a lot of space for camping. Although I didn't spend a night here, the conditions for sleeping outdoors looked inviting. Btw...while walking along Ghost Coon Trail, I passed by these Yurts, or I'd describe them as huts accommodative for "glamping" or glorified camping. It's like upscale camping staying in tent - cabins. There may have been 5 - 6 yurts located beside the grass edge of the forest and pleasant looking for enjoying the great outdoors. Overall, Natural Falls State Park has a quiet setting and is fine for taking a few hours to breathe in fresh air, especially if you're in no hurry. Although I wanted more challenging hiking trails and activities to keep me occupied, I was okay with taking a lazy day to appreciate nature.

Well worth the hike, even when there is just a little water flowing. The last part is a bit more…read morechallenging because of roots and rocks. I imagine it would be extremely slippery in the rain. Make sure to view it from above as well.

Absolutely a fun and great time! 10/10 would def recommend this majestic hole in the wall of a…read morehike. Accessible by sedan also is a big big plus bc my ignorant self did not take off-roading into account (and did it anyway) which I don't recommend esp if you have access to a Jeep or other all-terrain vehicle. I did this hike through the rain and it wasn't too bad but just watch out for slippery rocks. There are a bunch of slick rocks in the end where the cave is so don't be a dummy like me and try to traverse it because it's a little sketch but still super fun. You can easily dial this short hike into a workout and it'll def be harder coming back up. Bring some water and snacks to chill out at the cave, but always Leave No Trace~ Would definitely come back with my Jeep in the future. Winter time looks extra fun since the falls actually freeze over :O

Roaring river is a great place! they have bathrooms electric access a Hatchery that YOU CAN SEE!!!…read moreif you love fishing it's definitely for you accessible docks and swimming area nice scenery and cheapish

Super clean! Great hike even with kids ages 3-9! The caves were cool, stream was fun as well!read more

This lake is beautiful and is definitely worth exploring. The trails have different levels of…read moreexperience so even for someone without any experience they could go on a beginner trail. There's also biking. You can't go to Eureka Springs without coming here to bask in the glory of nature.

Gorgeous lake. There is one small loop and one large loop. There's also one off trail worth…read morechecking out. I'm sure many will appreciate the well maintained port a potty.

I took the kids here on a sunny Saturday and the place was pretty busy but still worth visiting!…read moreThe trails were easy to hike with kids, the waterfall was beautiful, and the suspension bridge was fun! There is an old cabin ruin my kids liked exploring, too! I enjoyed all of the informational signs along the way talking about the wildlife, too!Parking was easy and there were plenty of friendly dogs we got to say hi to. I'd definitely recommend a visit and I think I'll try it again come fall to see the pretty leaves.

We loved the Tanyard Creek Nature Trail. It was the perfect size for our family with two young…read morekids. It was beautiful, lots of benches along the way if a rest was needed, and many things to see/look for along our way. Most of it was shaded, so even in the summer heat it wasn't too bad. Also lots of places to go into the water to cool down when needed

Well worth it! Staying near the area and did this while close by. The road there is a red…read moredirt/clay/gravel road. We drove up it in a Civic, not a big deal but would not have made it after a rain. The hike and views are just as epic as anywhere we have hiked in the world. Cold, so we had the crag all to ourselves. 10/10

One of the best views you will find in Arkansas! It is absolutely stunning. If you are looking for…read morea place to hike, this is it. Some pointers before hiking the trail: - It is referred to as an easy trail, though I would consider it more moderate in difficulty. There are a lot of rocks on the trail and uneven footing. You will be doing a lot of uphill and downhill walking so make sure to get some good hiking shoes/boots. - Try to drive an SUV or 4 wheel drive car because the journey to the parking area is largely a dirt road with rocks and gravel. There are a lot of twists and turns and it is a fairly steep drive up the mountain. Take County Rd 5, it's easier on the car, I promise. - Come earlier in the morning in order to get beautiful pictures and less groups of people. Makes for a much more enjoyable experience in nature. Overall, this is a must-hike trail if you're in Arkansas. The view of the peak is incredible and stunning. The journey there isn't too difficult as long as you are prepared. Highly recommend!

Nice 1.5 mile loop that skirts by the water, has some good rock formations, and goes down and then…read moreup on the way back. I think this was pretty easy to find and that's from someone who had never been in this area before. It's just a beautiful area, and this trail hits a lot of the natural scenery. There's a bathroom at the trailhead, and a decent amount of parking as well. Didn't see a lot of wildlife but there are boatloads of ticks in this area in the summer, so come prepared with lots of bug spray! Bonus for our trip this year, but this was one of the only hiking trails in the area that was open. There were several tornadoes around Memorial Day 2024 that left ton of trees uprooted and toppled, so this trail is clear as of June 2024.

This local trail is not too far out of town and one that my husband and I walk often when the…read moreweather is just so. Its a nice trail thats easy to moderate, its about 1 1/2 miles in length, a large loop. Very enjoyable when the leaves are turning in the Fall or when hundreds of dogwoods are blooming in the Spring. One the whole family can enjoy, only steep in a few places. I'll post some pics of the bluffs, etc

This wilderness area is accessible from the trail head shown at the fire tower, or from the south…read more See the web link. There are two stacked loops through rugged mixed timber and two one-way trails along Piney Creek. The trails are not well marked and there are a few "social" trails that can get you lost. A map and compass are a good idea if you plan on hiking from the north trail head to the south trail head or vice versa. This is a gorgeous and rugged area though, and easy to get to from Branson if you just want to get away for a few hours.