Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area, Natural park in Johnson County, Arkansas, US
Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area is a natural park in Ozark National Forest featuring a waterfall that tumbles through dense forest surrounded by rocky terrain and native vegetation. The site includes hiking paths, swimming areas, and basic camping facilities set within the woodland landscape.
The park was established as a recreation area within Ozark National Forest to provide outdoor access for visitors seeking natural surroundings. Over time, it has served communities across Arkansas as a destination for water activities and forest exploration.
The recreation area serves as a meeting point for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and families who gather to experience outdoor activities in the Ozark wilderness.
The site is accessible from a local highway and provides nine basic camping spots with tables and grills for overnight visitors. Visit during warmer months when trails are dry and water levels support comfortable swimming and wading.
Multiple waterfalls exist within short walking distance of each other, including Pack Rat Falls and Pam's Grotto Falls across a nearby road. These hidden spots are often missed by casual visitors despite offering some of the most interesting cascade views in the area.
Location: Johnson County
Address: Hagarville, AR 72839, USA
Phone: +14792843150
Website: http://fs.usda.gov/recarea/osfnf/recreation/natureviewing/recarea/?recid=43445&actid=63
GPS coordinates: 35.67639,-93.25556
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04
Arkansas sits in the southern United States, where the Ozark and Ouachita mountains meet forested valleys and slow rivers. Away from the main highways, the state holds waterfalls hidden in national forests, abandoned settlements from mining days, and caves filled with limestone formations. Haw Creek Falls drops over a series of ledges in the Ozarks, while Blanchard Springs Caverns opens into chambers where underground streams have carved stone over thousands of years. Rush, once a zinc mining town, now stands empty along the Buffalo River. Boxley Valley offers open fields where elk graze beneath ridges, and the Cossatot River cuts through rocky rapids in the Ouachita range. These places show different chapters of the region's natural and human history. Historical sites and cultural centers add depth to the landscape. Monte Ne preserves the ruins of an early resort built beside Beaver Lake. The Hampson Archeological Museum holds artifacts from indigenous peoples who lived in the Mississippi River floodplain. Jacksonport once served as a river port on the White River, and the Delta Cultural Center documents the agricultural heritage of eastern Arkansas. From Sam's Throne, a rock outcrop with views across the Ozarks, to the old railway bridge in Clarendon, these locations lie off the usual routes and reward those who take the time to seek them out.
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