Spy Rock Falls
Franklin County, Arkansas
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 19 ft (5.8 m)
- Location
- Franklin County, Arkansas
- Access status
- Parking and trail-side approach documented; view may be obscured
- The walk
- Out-and-back; waterfall-only distance unknown
- Ground & access
- Climbing woodland trail, highway crossing and bluff edges. Foliage may obscure the waterfall; the viewpoint is distinct from Spy Rock overlook.
From the campground river-access parking, find the signed trail across the road from the bathhouse. Follow the connecting spur to the loop, turn right onto its east side and cross Highway 215. Continue uphill past the smaller Redding Loop Falls to Spy Rock Falls. View from the trail and return the same way; no base scramble is verified.
Plan your visit
Redding Campground and east Redding Loop to trail-side Spy Rock Falls view
Mike Newman’s 8.2-mile outing includes the full loop and Spy Rock overlook spurs. It is not the distance to this waterfall. His 0.9 mile is between two waterfall areas.
Climbing woodland trail, highway crossing and bluff edges. Foliage may obscure the waterfall; the viewpoint is distinct from Spy Rock overlook.
Where to start
Mike Newman documents using the Mulberry River access parking inside Redding Campground, reached from Highway 23 near Cass by taking Highway 215 east about three miles.
Timing & water
Waterfall flow and visibility vary; the firsthand account found better flow in May than July. Current trail condition unknown.
Before you go
The official 2026 schedule lists Redding river-access day use/launch at $3, relevant to this river-access parking start. Hiking-trail access is separately listed as free. Camping fees are separate.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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