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.

The view was beautiful and it was very peaceful and serene. I enjoyed it. So did my family.read more

This is a great state park. It even has a little beach for the lake a wonderful place to take the…read morekids really wonderful kind of middle spot between Grove the north side of the lake, and Disney the south side of the lake a well kept park very clean.

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

Easy parking and clean bathroom right next to swim beach. Arrive early for less crowds. After 3 it…read moregot crowded but it was not bad for a Saturday. There was also volleyball court, lots of grass and picnic tables under the shade too! We will def come back year after year!

This was my first visit to Oologah Lake. I came quite early in the morning about 8:30am on a…read moreSunday. I came specifically to hike the Skull Hollow Nature Trail. No one was in the gate attendant shack when I pulled up but there were easy to follow instructions to self pay. It was only $5 for a day pass which I thought was a great deal! The hike along the nature trail was beautiful. There are many areas where you're able to look out over the lake if you follow the "hiking" trail. I took my doggo with me. I personally didn't think it was a very strenuous hike, but I'm also fairly active. Be careful and watch your footing. I also came across what I would call a "hidden beach". Unless you hike to it or know where to locate it via boat, it's quite private. I thought it was absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to come back once everything greens up and bring a lunch with me to enjoy it for longer. The trail seemed well maintained and there wasn't any trash anywhere which is what I always like to see. I hope to get back to this lake before the end of summer. I'm trying to visit a different Tulsa District Corps lake each weekend this summer! Would highly recommend!!

The parking for the southern trailhead is small and not much that a turnaround. The trail is well…read moremarked for both hikers and bikers. It's pretty walking along the lake with plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view. It's definitely worth a visit and I will come back in a different season. There isn't a bathroom at the trailhead so it might be good to stop before you arrive at the trailhead.

Spent Saturday afternoon in the park working a radio station. This is a very pretty, even with…read morebrown grass. Tons of friendly happy folks out playing disc golf and picnicking. Wonderful park in a nice community. If out that way and you want to relax and enjoy the outdoors, this is a good place to do it. I can't believe I didn't take more pictures.

Awesome place to vacation or as a quick getaway. Very clean and staff are friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. Would highly recommend!

We stayed at the cabins for an extended weekend to celebrate my daughter's wedding. Between family,…read morefriends, and out of town guests we had many of the cabins occupied. The cabins are beautiful and very well maintained. They are comfortable and well equipped. Staff was courteous and responsive to any need. Every cabin has a Great Lake view and they are situated to allow for quiet, peaceful experiences. The onsite restaurant is delicious and the prices are great. I highly recommend this place for a lake getaway.

Great for cookouts and kayaking, not that far from restaurants and foodmarkets aswell, 5/5 for meread more

This place is awesome!!! Best kept secret in NWA. Forget the Elk River and all the drunk red necks!…read moreThis place is perfect for families or those who jus can't stand drunk people. We rented from Gypsy Canoe (see my review). Until we get more experience, we'll continue to rent from Gypsy. The Kayak Park has a few rapids for exposure. You can actually roll if you don't maneuver in the Dwight section if it. The good news is the water is fairly calm so there's no scary current to drag and keep you under. I went my my 9 year old and next time we are bringing the dog!

Great food and service with the treat of seeing planes take off and land while gazing over the…read morewaves!

Food & ambiance very good Beautiful location on the lake…read moreService was good and timely

I really loved the amenities such as pizza and firewood delivery. The pizza tastes like buffet…read morepizza. Sweet crust and greasy, everything you need after a long float trip. The water shoes in the shop were a fair price. The large cabin was perfect, being close to the main cabin. I would've preferred having outlets where we slept, which was the pullout couch under the stairs.

So fun!! Not for kids on the weekends but a blast!! The big cabin was great for a large group.read more

We had a great experience with Dillon. The equipment was great and in good condition. We learned…read moreall about the history of Beaver Lake and the local lore. Our 14 year old tried the paddle board with Dillon's help and he did well. The tour was the right choice for our inter-generational, not very athletic group. The lake is beautiful and we had a wonderful morning.

Overall, we had a great experience on the lake. Melody was very abrasive with the paddling…read moreinstructions, she tends to yell and talk down to people, I don't think she does this on purpose, it's just her style. Once we got on the water on our own we had a great time. We were given inflatable paddle boards and carried them a short distance down the rocks. We did not need shoes, just left our sandals on the shore. The water was nice and warm in mid June. We were out for 3 hours and hung out in a cove for awhile with a trickling waterfall. We found cliffs to jump from. There were barely any boats on the water on a Wednesday afternoon. Melody warned us of high winds, but that wasn't a factor.