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Updated July 2026

Natural Falls (Dripping Springs Falls)

Delaware County, Oklahoma — about 77 ft, mid-height.

Natural Falls, locally known as Dripping Springs Falls, plunges 77 feet into a mossy, fern-lined canyon and is tied as one of Oklahoma's two tallest waterfalls. A paved upper overlook is accessible, while 88 steps lead to a viewing deck at the base.

Height
77 ft
Type
Plunge
Access
Short Hike
Trail
1.1 mi loop
Elevation gain
141 ft
Best season
Spring for strongest flow; year-round spring-fed feature
Land manager
Oklahoma State Parks (Natural Falls State Park)
Watercourse
Spring-fed stream (Natural Falls State Park)

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Oklahoma State Parks (Natural Falls State Park) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Natural Falls (Dripping Springs Falls) drops about 77 feet. That makes it the 295th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 57% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Dripping Springs Trail reaches it about 1.1 miles (loop) with roughly 141 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is West Siloam Springs. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Oklahoma State Parks (Natural Falls State Park) for closures and current conditions.

Spring for strongest flow; year-round spring-fed feature. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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