Oklahoma is beautiful and the perfect place to get out and enjoy nature. We love going on drives and hiking to waterfalls. Pack a picnic lunch and spend the day outdoors.
TLC may not like you chasing waterfalls, but we sure as heck do! Oklahoma has many surprisingly beautiful natural wonders scattered around the state and this list of waterfalls are ones you don’t want to miss.
Oklahoma Waterfalls Near You
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Antelope & Buffalo Springs, Sulphur
Located in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, this is one of two waterfalls you will find in the area.
Stay on the main trail and guests can enjoy both waterfalls. This well-maintained looped hiking trail is a great place for an easy hike that is mostly shaded.
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: 1-mile for the full loop trail
Beavers Bend Waterfall, McCurtain County
At Mountain Fork River you’ll find this small, peaceful waterfall. McCurtain County is a popular vacation spot that offers secluded cabins, hiking, water sports, museums, and great shopping
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: .5 miles
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Bluestem Falls, Pawhuska
This waterfall is created by the Bluestem Lake Spillway as the water cascades over rocks and creates a hidden oasis.
Of course, you can visit Pawhuska for a day, but I highly recommend booking a stay at the Boarding House. That gives you plenty of time to shop and drive through the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: .7 miles
Bricktown Falls, Oklahoma City
This touristy location in Bricktown, a trendy area in Oklahoma City, sits along the canal and makes for a great photo opportunity. The water is calm and the falls are manmade but are still fun to visit when in the city.
You can also hop on a 40-minute water taxi and cruise up and down the canal for a better view of the falls.
Admission fee: Free
Cache Creek, Wichita Mountains
The raging waterfalls to Forty Foot Hole which is an area inside the canyon carved by Cache Creek. Be sure to bring plenty of water while hiking to the falls. There isn’t much shade and the temperature is brutal during the summer months.
Visitors can take the Bison trail for a better chance to encounter bison, longhorns, prairie dogs, and elk.
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: 1.4 mile
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Centennial Park Waterfall, Tulsa
This beautiful man-made waterfall is located in the 13-acre Centennial Park. It’s great for those not wanting to hike to view a waterfall and simply enjoy the tranquil beauty in the middle of the city.
Visit the falls during the night for beautiful views. The walking paths are illuminated and are a great free date night idea. It’s a great spot for a picnic and enjoys the gardens and fountains that are scattered throughout the park.
Admission fee: Free
Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Grand Lake
Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees is situated in Northeast Oklahoma in the foothills of the Ozark Mountain Range.
This isn’t so much of a waterfall, but the roaring water is something you can’t miss. The Pensacola Dam is the widest multiple arch dam in the world and is the main feature on the 46,000-acre lake.
The lake has 1,300 miles of shoreline and is popular for fishing, water sports, cabin rentals and restaurants.
Admission fee: Free
Heavener Runestone Falls, Le Flore
Located in North East Oklahoma, this 55-acre park focuses on its Swedish heritage and is home to the annual Heavener Runestone Viking Festival.
The carvings in the rock, make this a unique and must-see waterfall to visit in Oklahoma. To get to the falls, visitors can take the loop trail to enjoy the views.
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: .2 miles
Little Niagara, Sulphur
Located about 90 minutes from Oklahoma City, this adorable town of Sulphur is located in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area is a perfect day trip.
Take a break from hiking in the woods to cool off in Travertine Creek and let the cool rushing water splash around you. The beautiful creek is the perfect spot to cool off in the summer because the water is 65 degrees year-round.
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: .1 miles
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Medicine Creek, Lawton
Before heading into the Wichita Wildlife Refuge, stop by and enjoy the waterfall with Mount Scott in the background.
Guests can park along the water, enjoy a picnic, and wade in the water. Several bridges cross the creek, making them a good photo opportunity.
Admission fee: Free
Natural Falls, West Siloam Springs
Located inside Natural Falls State Park, guests can enjoy the views of the 77-foot waterfall, observation deck, hiking, picnic areas, and camping.
Movie buffs might recognize this waterfall because scenes from the 1974 movie, “Where the Red Fern Grows” were filmed in the park.
Swimming is not permitted at the falls, but there is a swimming hole located nearby.
Admission fee: $10
Hike Distance: 1.1 mile
Post Oak Falls, Wichita Mountains
This waterfall is located on a busy out and back trail, that is easily done with small children.
This trail ends at a small waterfall in a little canyon with a calm pool of water. It’s an easy hike, but make sure to go just after recent rain so the waterfall is running.
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: 1.5 miles
Presbyterian Falls, McCurtain County
The cascading falls run through the Mountain Fork River in Beavers Bend State Park. The falls aren’t high, but the rushing water and beautiful scenery make this a great place to visit.
You can hike to the falls or paddle your kayak along the Mountain Fork River to get there.
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: 1 mile
Price Falls, Murray County
Located about 5 miles from Davis, OK you’ll find the beautiful cascade waterfall hidden in the woods.
This is a popular destination for fly fishing and outdoor photography. The falling water drops into a large pool that is the perfect swimming hole to enjoy during the summer.
Admission fee: Free
Hike Distance: .5 miles
Sand Creek Falls, Bartlesville
Locate inside the Osage Hills State Park, visitors can enjoy a short hike to reach the waterfalls along Sand Creek.
The park has over 1,100 acres of lush forests, rocky bluffs, and calm waters. The park also has cabin rentals available.
Admission fee: $10
Hike Distance: .5 miles
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Spavinaw Area Spillway, Grand Lake
Inside Grand Lake State Park, visitors can enjoy the quiet and beautiful sites that nature has to offer.
Along the stream, you’ll find gorgeous Dogwood trees and hiking trails. You can wade in the shallow waters by the waterfall, fish, hunt, and picnic.
Turner Falls, Arbuckle Mountains
By far, the most popular waterfall in Oklahoma. Standing at 77-feet tall, the water rushes down to a natural pool below. It’s no wander why so many enjoy a road trip to this destination.
It’s located in a 1,500-acre park that features castles, caves, hiking and a spring fed creek that runs all through the park.
Swimming is allowed, but everyone under 12 MUST have a life jacket on and is enforced.
Admission fee: $5-15
Hike Distance: .5 miles
