Little Missouri Falls

 

The Little Missouri Falls is a sizable waterfall on the upper reaches of the Little Missouri River in southwest Arkansas in the Ouachita National Forest. It is a stairstep fall in a deep gorge. The falls can be reached by an all-weather gravel road, and there is a parking area with restrooms and a paved trail leading to observation sites. Water flow is greatest during the winter and spring months.

Little Missouri Falls after a heavy rain, in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas.

 

Little Missouri Falls after a heavy rain, in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas.

Little Missouri Falls after a heavy rain, in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas.

What to Photograph:

 

The falls and the river are the main photography subjects, but the rest of the recreation area is also great for photos.

 

Little Missouri Falls Recreation Area in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas during the fall.

Little Missouri Falls Recreation Area in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas during the fall.

Little Missouri Falls Recreation Area in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas during the fall.

Best Time for Photographers:

The best time to photograph is in the spring when there is good water flow, during the summer and fall water level drops significantly.

 

Getting There:

Driving Directions

Take Arkansas Hwy. 84 west of Glenwood, AR; turn north on Arkansas Hwy. 369 at Langley, AR for 6 miles; continue north 3 miles on Forest Service Road 73 to Forest Service Road 43; turn left (northwest) 4 miles to Forest Service Road 25; turn left (west) for 1/2 mile to Forest Service Road 539.

Little Missouri Falls after a heavy rain, in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas during the fall.

Cost:

There are no fees for this area

Little Missouri Falls after a heavy rain, in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas.

Little Missouri Falls after a heavy rain, in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas.

Facilities

Picnic tables, Vault Toilets

Maps:

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Little Missouri Falls after a heavy rain, in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas.

Little Missouri Falls after a heavy rain, in the Ouchita National Forest in Arkansas.

Location Contact Information:

Ouachita National Forest
100 Reserve Street
P.O. Box 1270
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Phone:  (501) 321-5202
Fax:  (501) 321-5305

Mena/Oden Ranger
District

Mena, AR
Phone:  (479) 394-2382

Nearest City or Town:

 Glenwood Arkansas

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