Within the Boston Mountains sits a wilderness area that master of wild places, Tim Ernst, calls "One of the most scenic areas in this country. And I do mean the United States." Backpacker Magazine hails it as "Arkansas’s Waterfall Paradise." They’re not talking about one of our more popular state parks, either. They’re referring to the Richland Creek Wilderness, and they’re absolutely right to call it a paradise.
To find this little patch of heaven, click here for a map. If you’ve decided you absolutely must see this for yourself you're not wrong, but please do remember to come prepared. This is a wilderness, after all.
The creek is magnificent all on its own.
This piece of paradise is truly spectacular, and something that should be viewed by everyone. You’ll see some interesting rock formations there, like this sandstone window:
In the 11,674 acres of this waterfall paradise, you’ll find many of the most incredible waterfalls in the state. Including the little known Punchbowl Falls, which is just stunning.
Skirting the edge of the Richland Creek Wilderness, you’ll find five waterfalls. They’re all just a few miles south of the Richland Creek campground, on Falling Waters Creek.
Among those is Six Finger Falls . . .
. . . the hilariously named Fuzzybutt Falls . . .
. . . and Falling Water Falls.
This paradise is waiting for you, just up the road a ways.
For an Arkansas marvel closer to town, see this article.
For the ultimate in Arkansas waterfalls, try this one.
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