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Rocky Falls

Shannon County, Missouri

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Shannon County, Missouri
Access status
Official NPS day-use site; walking distance not published
The walk
Short walk from the day-use parking; distance not published
Ground & access
Developed day-use area with a walking trail; the falls run over bare rhyolite rock. NPS lists the site as wheelchair accessible, but the extent of the accessible route was not stated.
Rocky Falls, MO
Rocky Falls, MO
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Rocky Falls is an Ozark National Scenic Riverways day-use area on Route NN, off Route H east of Eminence and Winona. NPS lists a parking area, trailhead, walking trail, restrooms, picnic tables and grills. Walk from the parking area to the falls, which cascade over red rhyolite into a pool used for swimming in spring and summer.

Plan your visit

Rocky Falls day-use area on Route NN to the falls and pool

NPS lists parking, a trailhead and a walking trail at Rocky Falls but does not give a walking distance. No distance is assigned.

Developed day-use area with a walking trail; the falls run over bare rhyolite rock. NPS lists the site as wheelchair accessible, but the extent of the accessible route was not stated.

Where to start

NPS parking area at the Rocky Falls day-use site, State Highway NN, Winona, MO 65588.

Timing & water

NPS says Rocky Falls can be visited year round and flows best after heavy rain.

Before you go

NPS says a pass is not required for entry into Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Shannon County, Missouri.

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