King's River Falls
Madison County, Arkansas
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Location
- Madison County, Arkansas
- Access status
- Official parking directions and two-mile return trail verified
- The walk
- 2 miles return
- Ground & access
- Easy to moderate primitive trail; not ADA accessible. Rocky river setting and bridge crossing.
Follow the blue-blazed trail from the natural-area parking. It follows Mitchell Creek briefly, turns north beside the Kings River and crosses a small bridge before reaching the falls. Return along the same trail.
Plan your visit
Blue-blazed Kings River Falls Natural Area trail
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission explicitly describes the trail as two miles roundtrip; not two miles each way.
Easy to moderate primitive trail; not ADA accessible. Rocky river setting and bridge crossing.
Where to start
From Boston on Highway 16, follow dirt County Road 3175 north 2.1 miles, bear right onto County Road 3415 for 2.3 miles, then turn left at the T with County Road 3500. Cross the creek and park at the natural-area sign, following the manager’s directions.
Timing & water
Hunting is allowed in this natural area; check current hunting information before visiting. Current trail and water conditions unknown.
Before you go
Fees and reservations are not stated on the reviewed manager page.
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