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Sand Gap, Arkansas

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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Hike Pedestal Rocks Loop

    4.5
    2.2 mi / 200 ft gain
    Shortly after the trailhead, you’ll come to a three-way intersection. Head straight on Pedestal Rocks Trail to make a counterclockwise loop. Follow through the woods until you reach the bluff line. Check out the ledges along the way and you’ll begin to see the pedestal rock formations. There ar...
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  • Hagarville, Arkansas

    Hike to V Slot Falls, Bear Creek Canyon

    2.5 mi / 600 ft gain
    Find County Road 1802 in Hagarville, Arkansas off of Arkansas Hwy 123. Travel about 2.2 miles down the road and park. Coordinates 35.68642, -93.17392You'll start hiking west and should find yourself on the right hand side of wet weather ravine. Look closely as you follow this ravine, you'll see p...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Falling Water Scenic Drive

    5.0
    15.52 mi / 1542 ft gain
    Falling Water Scenic Drive is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pelsor, Arkansas.
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  • Sand Gap, Arkansas

    Relax at Falling Water Falls

    5.0
    This is definitely a hidden gem located in the middle of nowhere. This waterfall is literally on the side of the road, which makes for a great place to stop and have lunch. During the summer it doubles as a swimming hole and great place to chill. Getting there: Take Hwy. 16 east from Pelsor (loc...
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  • Hagarville, Arkansas

    Backpack to the Natural Bridge

    5.0
    8 mi
    After you drive across the one-lane bridge and take the dirt road immediately after it, follow that dirt road until it begins to bend to the left. Park your vehicle in the turnoff on the right, and be sure to lock it and take (or hide) any valuables in it. Even though it’s relatively remote, rand...
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  • Hagarville, Arkansas

    Pam's Grotto Trail

    4.0
    0.92 mi / 384 ft gain
    Getting to this trailhead is the most difficult part. The small parking area/campground is located about a half mile east of the Haw Creek Falls Campground. You will see a pull off on the east side of the road where you can park your car. Once you are ready to hit the trail you will cross the ro...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Six Finger Falls

    5.0
    0.03 mi / 0 ft gain
    Six Finger Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Witts Springs, Arkansas.
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  • Hagarville, Arkansas

    Haw Creek Falls Trail

    5.0
    0.18 mi / 33 ft gain
    Haw Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hagarville, Arkansas.
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Backpack to the Sandstone Castles

    5.0
    8 mi / 1000 ft gain
    From the Richland Creek campground, Twin Falls is an approximate 3 mile hike followed by another mile (give or take) to the "Castles". Directly above a small camping area on top of Twin Falls there begins a more primitive trail up the center on the ridge that will take you straight to the enormou...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Camp at Richland Creek Campground

    5.0
    This is one of my favorite places to camp in Arkansas. Once you get there you can hike to Twin Falls or Sandstone Castle, or explore the numerous cascades along Richland Creek. It's a relatively small campground with 11 campsites, but has a lot of places to hang hammocks and also offers a picnic ...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Hike to Twin Falls in the Richland Creek Wilderness Area

    4.0
    5 mi / 200 ft gain
    This hike begins at Richland Creek Campground. There's a trace trail that begins from the lowest walk-in campsites and continues along Richland Creek as you head back towards the waterfall. Parking and trailhead coordinates are 35.79839, -92.95774. It's not quite a bushwhack, but it's still a pre...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Richland Falls and Twin Falls of Richland Creek

    4.0
    4.8 mi / 472 ft gain
    The hike to Richland Falls and Twin Falls of Richland creek begins at the Richland Creek Campground. From the entrance of the campground take the road to the right heading to the day use area.  The trailhead is found at the end of the day use area. The trail immediately begins with a crossing of...
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  • Witts Springs, Arkansas

    Richland Creek Campground Trail

    5.0
    3.53 mi / 292 ft gain
    Richland Creek Campground Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Witts Springs, Arkansas.
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  • Mount Judea, Arkansas

    Owens Mountain Bluffs Trail

    5.0
    0.65 mi / 79 ft gain
    Owens Mountain Bluffs Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.
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  • Mount Judea, Arkansas

    Ricketts Mountain Bluffs Trail

    5.0
    0.43 mi / 59 ft gain
    Ricketts Mountain Bluffs trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mount Judea, Arkansas.
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  • Mount Judea, Arkansas

    Hike Sam's Throne

    5.0
    0.5 mi
    This hike starts at the Sam's Throne Campground parking area. Once you walk to the end of the campground there is a fence with three different entrances that all lead to different trails. Take the middle trial for the shortest and easiest hike to the bluffs. This hike is very easy and only tak...
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Camping and Lodging in Sand Gap

Tyler Bend Campground
170 Ranger Road

Tyler Bend Campground

Piney Bay
London, Arkansas

Piney Bay

Old Post Road
Russellville, Arkansas

Old Post Road

Shoal Bay
New Blaine, Arkansas

Shoal Bay

Buffalo Point
2229 Highway 268 East

Buffalo Point

Harrison KOA Holiday
Harrison, Arkansas

Harrison KOA Holiday

Guides, Insights and Stories from Sand Gap

How to Get Your Friends Hooked on Camping

How to Get Your Friends Hooked on Camping

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