Practically Hidden, Lost Valley Recreation Area Is One Of Arkansas’s Best Kept Secrets

With so many state parks, natural areas, and wildlife refuges, it’s easy to overlook some of the hidden gems of the Natural State. You can’t possibly explore every inch of each natural area, because Arkansas is so full of gorgeous land in park-like settings. But, we can try to explore all those places, right? Well, here's one for your list of must-see Natural State gems. Lost Valley in Arkansas is an incredible wonder hiding in plain sight right in the heart of the in the Ozarks. Let's check it out!

Lost Valley is located on Highway 43 near Ponca. It’s part of the Buffalo National River area.

Probably one of the most appealing things about Lost Valley is Lost Valley Trail, which is about a two mile hike.

It takes you to Eden Falls Cave . . .

. . . and Eden Falls.

There are waterfalls hiding all over Lost Valley, including this one at Natural Bridge:

The forest in Lost Valley is absolutely stunning.

Hiding among all those trees are some incredible rock formations.

Lost Valley is a gorgeous natural area, and it’s a great place for the whole family to explore.

You never quite know what you’re going to find there.

So whether you stay on the trail...

...or venture off into the woods...

...Lost Valley is a hidden gem you don’t want to miss.

For more exciting destinations, check out these beautiful hidden gems in Arkansas. To find out more about the Buffalo National River, check out this article.

Have you ever visited Lost Valley in Arkansas? Planning a trip to visit soon? Let us know in the comments below!