Keefe Falls
Searcy County, Arkansas
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 78 ft (23.8 m)
- Location
- Searcy County, Arkansas
- The walk
- Approximately 1.1 miles out and back
- Ground & access
- Uneven forest path with short climbs, descent and creek crossings. The path is not consistently marked; wet rock near the falls is slippery. Falling Water Road can be rough or washed out.
From Falling Water Road, take the path across the Ozark Highlands Trail and continue beside the creek toward the tall grotto. The route passes a high bluff before descending toward the creek; do not turn onto the OHT or confuse it with nearby side routes.
Plan your visit
Terry Keefe Falls path from Falling Water Road
AR Own Backyard gives 1.1 miles total for Keefe Falls alone. Side trips to Calypso or Splashdown Falls add distance.
Uneven forest path with short climbs, descent and creek crossings. The path is not consistently marked; wet rock near the falls is slippery. Falling Water Road can be rough or washed out.
Where to start
AR Own Backyard identifies parking at 35.765513,-92.933316 on Falling Water Road. Lost in the Ozarks independently describes a pull-off opposite the trail, a little over 0.3 mile beyond Six Finger Falls. Keep the gravel road clear and check current signs.
Timing & water
Check current access and conditions before travel; the reviewed source does not establish a reliable visiting season.
Before you go
Fees, permits and reservation requirements for this visit have not been confirmed; check with the land manager.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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- Intersection FallsPartial: stated limitations remain31 ft (9.5 m) · Searcy County, AR0.8 miSW
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- Falling Water FallsPartial notes: roadside view confirmed; parking and walking approach unverified.10 ft (3 m) · Pope County, AR3.3 miSW
- Two Devils FallsResearched visit notesNewton County, AR3.5 miNW
- Hamilton FallsCurrent parking access unconfirmed12 ft (3.7 m) · Newton County, AR3.8 miNW
- Kings Bluff FallsSource-reviewed route and parking114 ft (34.8 m) · Pope County, AR6.2 miSW