These are the Arkansas waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Falling Water Falls. Popular does not have to mean packed if you time it right.
For every waterfall we track nearby, see the full list of waterfalls in Arkansas, or browse by town: Marshall, Jasper, Heber Springs, Atkins, Clarksville. You can also compare our best waterfalls in Arkansas and must-see waterfalls in Arkansas.
How we picked: Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 93% of all Google reviews of Arkansas waterfalls.
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1. Falling Water Falls
Falling Water Falls near Marshall takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 345 reviews.
Pope County, AR 72856 (GPS 35.7220, -92.9493)
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345 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in Arkansas, about 46% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 2.6 times as many as Eden Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 783 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 89% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Marshall, about 22 miles to the northeast.
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2. Eden Falls
Eden Falls, near Jasper, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 132 reviews.
Newton County, AR 72742 (GPS 36.0176, -93.3874)
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132 Google reviews make it number 2 in Arkansas, about 18% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 461 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 84% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Jasper, about 11 miles to the east.
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3. Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls, near Heber Springs, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 119 reviews. Visitors come here for steep trail, lookout, and walk to the bottom.
Cleburne County, AR 72543 (GPS 35.4695, -92.0385)
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119 Google reviews make it number 3 in Arkansas, about 16% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 348 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 82% five-star reviews. Reviews most often mention steep trail, lookout, and walk to the bottom. The nearest town is Heber Springs, about 1.6 miles to the north.
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4. Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls near Atkins is worth the drive, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Visitors come here for hike to waterfall, peaceful getaway, and trek.
Conway County, AR 72110 (GPS 35.1215, -92.9338)
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73 Google reviews make it number 4 in Arkansas, about 10% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 463 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 77% five-star reviews. Reviews most often mention hike to waterfall, peaceful getaway, and trek. The nearest town is Atkins, about 8.6 miles to the north.
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5. Spainhour Falls
Spainhour Falls near Clarksville is worth the drive, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
Johnson County, AR 72854 (GPS 35.6204, -93.4652)
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30 Google reviews make it number 5 in Arkansas, about 4% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 181 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 83% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Clarksville, about 10 miles to the south.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in Arkansas?
Falling Water Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.8-star rating from 345 Google reviews. It is near Marshall in Pope County.
How was this list made?
Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 93% of all Google reviews of Arkansas waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in Arkansas?
Our directory lists 12 waterfalls in Arkansas. See every one, with filters and a map, on the Arkansas waterfalls page.
Do Arkansas waterfalls flow all year?
Most do not flow strongly year-round. They are fed by rain, so they peak in late winter and spring and after storms, and many shrink to a trickle or dry up in late summer.
Summary
Falling Water Falls near Marshall is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in Arkansas, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 345 reviews. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access, water levels and road conditions vary through the year, so confirm current conditions before you drive out.
Spring is the heart of Arkansas waterfall season. Ozark creeks are rain-fed, and the period from roughly February through May usually brings the steadiest storms, when even minor hollows produce falls that are dry the rest of the year. Many local hikers time trips to arrive within a day or two after a good soaking rain. By midsummer the heat and humidity are heavy, ticks and chiggers are active, and flows drop sharply; late summer and early fall are commonly the driest months. Autumn foliage in the Boston Mountains typically peaks in late October to early November, and a wet fall can pair color with running water. Winter offers clear views through bare trees, and a hard cold snap occasionally freezes smaller falls into ice formations, though such conditions rarely last long.
For more options, see every waterfall on the Arkansas waterfalls page, read 10 Best Waterfalls in Arkansas, or check our waterfall safety tips before you go.