Cossatot Falls is a series of rugged river ledges where the Cossatot River drops about 33 feet within a third of a mile, in Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area. A short trail and boulder scramble follows the riverbank to the falls area.
At 33 ft, it stands above roughly 25% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Cossatot Falls sits on Cossatot River. You'll find it in Polk, Arkansas. It is protected within Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area (Arkansas State Parks).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.9 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Wickes, the closest town.
When to go: Spring after rain; high water for whitewater. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
