Compton's Double Falls
Newton County, Arkansas
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 39 ft (11.9 m)
- Location
- Newton County, Arkansas
- Access status
- Firsthand approach and roadside parking documented; steep terrain and creek crossing
- The walk
- Return hike; falls-only distance unknown
- Ground & access
- Steep descent and uphill return. The documented base approach continues beyond the falls to a break in the bluff, then descends slick terrain and crosses the creek. Conditions may prevent safe passage; do not approach the waterfall lip.
Lost in the Ozarks documents an approach from Cave Mountain Road in the Upper Buffalo Wilderness. Follow the downhill path to the bluff line, then continue along the bluff with the creek on the right, crossing a side drainage to reach the falls area. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
Cave Mountain Road to Compton’s Double Falls
Gary Davis records 2.6 miles for an outing that also visits Amber and Owl Falls. That total is not assigned to a Compton’s-only walk.
Steep descent and uphill return. The documented base approach continues beyond the falls to a break in the bluff, then descends slick terrain and crosses the creek. Conditions may prevent safe passage; do not approach the waterfall lip.
Where to start
The firsthand account uses a widened roadside spot about 1.1 road miles beyond the Hawksbill Crag trailhead when arriving from Highway 21. Source trailhead coordinates: N35°53.265′ W93°28.090′. It is not a developed parking lot; do not obstruct Cave Mountain Road.
Timing & water
The account describes a March visit. Current road, creek and trail conditions are not verified.
Before you go
Current fees and reservation requirements unknown.
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