Located near the Arkansas border in the scenic Ozark Highlands of northeast Oklahoma, Natural Falls State Park features a stunning 77-foot waterfall cascading through rock formations creating a hidden, serene atmosphere at the bottom of a narrow V-shaped valley. A railed observation platform allows hikers to overlook the falls and another seated observation deck is located at the foot of the falls. The classic family film, "Where the Red Fern Grows" was filmed on location at the park in 1974. Although swimming is not allowed in the park, there are several public swimming areas within a short distance of the park.
Me and Gidget had so much fun on our visit here! I stopped by the visitors center and the employee with the fun hair was very educational and helped us figure out the best trails to see. Big well manicured trails and fields were a lot of fun! Also a pretty big hill by the pond out there, made good exercise for us. Would... read full comment
January 2026
Beautiful trails to walk around and plenty of options to hike around them too. If your inner mountain goat wants to roam off the path have fun 😁. Would recommend coming after it rains 1inch or 2 for the waterfall but it's still a delight. Help out the staff here and ask for owl 🦉 and opossum plush toys at the shop.
January 2026
Great place to go for the day & enjoy the weather, waterfalls & trails.
