Broadwater Hollow Falls
Newton County, Arkansas
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 21 ft (6.4 m)
- Location
- Newton County, Arkansas
- Access status
- Researched walking route
- The walk
- About 0.37 mile return
- Ground & access
- Rough gravel access road, creek crossing, uneven path and slippery rock.
A short creekside route documented by local hikers.
Plan your visit
From the roadside parking on NC 2660, walk down the road across the creek and take the east-side path downstream. Pass Paige Falls, regain the path, and continue downstream to Broadwater Hollow Falls; retrace the route.
Jon King’s Outbound route lists 0.37 mile, out-and-back, visiting both Paige and Broadwater Hollow falls; not an official NPS measurement.
Rough gravel access road, creek crossing, uneven path and slippery rock.
Where to start
TAKAHIK identifies parking area B at 36.10523, -93.26787, about 2 miles down the rough road opposite the volunteer fire department on Highway 43 near Compton. Outbound locates it before the sharp left bend and creek crossing on NC 2660.
Timing & water
Firsthand directions recommend spring or recent rain; high water can obstruct the crossing.
Before you go
Fees and booking requirements not verified.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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