The best waterfalls near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma are Little Niagara Falls, Panther Falls, Lick Creek Falls and 3 more, ranked by visitor ratings and distance from the city. The closest is Lick Creek Falls, about 73 miles south of Oklahoma City.
For more waterfalls around Oklahoma City, browse the nearest towns: Davis, Sulphur, Lone Grove, Dickson, Tishomingo, Atoka, Wagoner, Vian. You can also see every waterfall on the Oklahoma waterfalls page.
How we picked: We looked at the 6 publicly accessible Oklahoma waterfalls within 100 straight-line miles of Oklahoma City that have at least five Google reviews, then ranked them by a weighted rating with a small penalty for distance, so a great waterfall close to town edges out an equally rated one far away.
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1. Little Niagara Falls
74 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. Our top pick near the city 4.7 out of 5 from 475 reviews.
Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5084, -96.9503)
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Little Niagara Falls is about 74 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, near Sulphur. Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 475 Google reviews, and 81% of them give it five stars. In short: "22-acre woodland with trails & a popular waterfall offering a large pool & shallow drop." The USGS gazetteer describes it as: 1/4 mi NE of Cave Island Falls on Travertine Creek.
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2. Panther Falls
74 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews.
Murray County, OK 73086 (GPS 34.5029, -96.9656)
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Panther Falls is about 74 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, in Sulphur. Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 19 Google reviews. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: 1/4 mi NW of Pebble Falls on Travertine Creek.
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3. Lick Creek Falls
73 miles south of Oklahoma City. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
Murray County, OK 73030 (GPS 34.4440, -97.1756)
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Lick Creek Falls is about 73 miles south of Oklahoma City, near Davis. Visitors rate it 4.1 stars across 7 Google reviews.
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4. Turner Falls
75 miles south of Oklahoma City. Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 2,526 reviews.
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Turner Falls is about 75 miles south of Oklahoma City, near Davis. Visitors rate it 4.1 stars across 2,526 Google reviews, and 63% of them give it five stars. In short: "Wide, 77-ft. waterfalls plunging into a natural swimming pool, with campsites & snack bars nearby." Reviews most often mention zip line, caves, and life jackets.
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5. Slippery Falls
93 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
Johnston County, OK 73460 (GPS 34.3029, -96.7044)
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Slippery Falls is about 93 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, near Tishomingo. Visitors rate it 4.0 stars across 5 Google reviews. Reviews most often mention public.
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6. Price Falls
76 miles south of Oklahoma City. Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews.
Murray County, OK 73030 (GPS 34.4262, -97.1070)
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Price Falls is about 76 miles south of Oklahoma City, near Davis. Visitors rate it 3.8 stars across 21 Google reviews, and 52% of them give it five stars. Reviews most often mention private place.
Waterfall Day Trips From Oklahoma City
| Waterfall | Distance | Nearest town | Rating |
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| Lick Creek Falls | 73 mi south | Davis | 4.1 |
| Panther Falls | 74 mi southeast | Sulphur | 4.9 |
| Little Niagara Falls | 74 mi southeast | Sulphur | 4.7 |
| Turner Falls | 75 mi south | Davis | 4.1 |
| Price Falls | 76 mi south | Davis | 3.8 |
| Slippery Falls | 93 mi southeast | Tishomingo | 4.0 |
Straight-line distances from downtown Oklahoma City. Driving distances are longer, especially in the mountains.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best waterfall near Oklahoma City?
Little Niagara Falls tops our 2026 list. It is about 74 miles southeast of Oklahoma City and rated 4.7 stars from 475 Google reviews.
What is the closest waterfall to Oklahoma City?
Of the waterfalls on this list, Lick Creek Falls is the closest, about 73 straight-line miles south of the city, near Davis.
How many waterfalls are near Oklahoma City?
We track 6 publicly accessible, reviewed waterfalls in Oklahoma within 100 miles of Oklahoma City. See every waterfall in the state on the Oklahoma waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We looked at the 6 publicly accessible Oklahoma waterfalls within 100 straight-line miles of Oklahoma City that have at least five Google reviews, then ranked them by a weighted rating with a small penalty for distance, so a great waterfall close to town edges out an equally rated one far away.
What makes the waterfalls in the Arbuckle Mountains different?
Many are built from travertine, a limestone deposited by mineral-rich spring water. This creates rounded ledges and natural dams, and the spring flow keeps falls such as those on Travertine Creek running through most summers.
Summary
Little Niagara Falls is our top waterfall pick near Oklahoma City, rated 4.7 out of 5 and about 74 miles from the city. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access and water levels vary through the year, so confirm conditions before you go.
Spring is the most dependable season. Oklahoma's rainfall peaks in late spring, typically May and June, and creeks across the Ouachitas and Ozarks run best from March through early June. Rain-fed falls in those regions often dry up or slow to a trickle by midsummer, as July and August bring intense heat and frequent drought. The Arbuckle falls are the exception, since springs keep Travertine Creek and Honey Creek flowing through most summers, though prolonged drought can reduce them. Summer is peak swimming season at Turner Falls and the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, with heavy weekend crowds. Fall brings milder weather and color in the eastern forests. Winter is quiet, with occasional ice storms that can close rural roads.
For more Oklahoma waterfalls, see the full Oklahoma waterfalls page, or read 10 Best Waterfalls in Oklahoma and 5 Most Visited Waterfalls in Oklahoma.