Independence County, Arkansas
Waterfalls Near Batesville, AR
There is 1 named waterfall within a 30-mile radius of Batesville. Bailey Falls is the closest at 10 miles to the southwest. Bridal Veil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.7 stars from 119 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Batesville at a Glance
5 Waterfalls Near Batesville, Ranked by Distance
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Bailey Falls
Bailey Falls is the closest named waterfall to Batesville, 10 miles to the southwest in Independence County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Batesville.
- Rating
- 3.5 (23 Google reviews)
- Address
- Independence County, AR 72523 (GPS 35.6674, -91.7705)
- Known for
- private property
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 30 miles southwest of Batesville in Cleburne County, number 2 of 5 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Batesville. Its own nearest town is Heber Springs.
- Rating
- 4.7 (119 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cleburne County, AR 72543 (GPS 35.4695, -92.0385)
- Known for
- steep trail, lookout, walk to the bottom, peaceful atmosphere, pretty spot
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Bear Pen Falls
Bear Pen Falls lies 38 miles west of Batesville in Stone County, number 3 of 5 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Batesville. Its own nearest town is Mountain View.
- Rating
- 2.5 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Stone County, AR 72051 (GPS 35.8183, -92.3103)
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Saddler Falls
Saddler Falls lies 45 miles north of Batesville in Fulton County, number 4 of 5 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Batesville. Its own nearest town is Cherokee Village.
- Rating
- 4.5 (24 Google reviews)
- Address
- Fulton County, AR 72554 (GPS 36.4184, -91.5307)
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Cottonwood Falls
Cottonwood Falls lies 46 miles north of Batesville in Fulton County, number 5 of 5 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Batesville. Its own nearest town is Cherokee Village.
- Rating
- 4.0 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Fulton County, AR 72554 (GPS 36.4222, -91.5284)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Batesville sits in or near the White River Hills area of Arkansas. The eastern Ozarks around the White River and Greers Ferry Lake are lower and more rolling than the Boston Mountains, with limestone and sandstone bluffs along their creeks. Bridal Veil Falls near Heber Springs in Cleburne County is the most visited waterfall here, with water stepping down over layered rock. Bailey Falls in Independence County, Bear Pen Falls in Stone County, and Saddler Falls and Cottonwood Falls in Fulton County round out the cluster. These are mostly modest falls that look their best during wet spells in late winter and spring. Read the Arkansas waterfall guide.
By direction from Batesville: 2 to the north, 2 to the southwest, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Fulton County (2), Independence County (1), Cleburne County (1), and Stone County (1). The average distance is 33.8 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Batesville: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Batesville, AR?
1 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Batesville: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Batesville?
Bailey Falls in Independence County is the closest, about 10 miles southwest of Batesville.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Batesville?
Bridal Veil Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.7 stars from 119 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Batesville in?
Fulton County (2), Independence County (1), Cleburne County (1), and Stone County (1).
How does Batesville compare with other Arkansas towns?
Batesville ranks 9th of the 10 Arkansas towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.