Updated July 2026
Tanyard Creek Falls
Tanyard Creek's waterfall is a cascade created where the Lake Windsor spillway feeds Tanyard Creek in Bella Vista, reached on an easy nature-trail loop with suspension bridges and creek crossings. The loop is popular with families and beginners.
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 Bella Vista POA (Tanyard Creek Nature Trail) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Tanyard Creek Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Tanyard Creek Nature Trail (Perimeter Loop) reaches it about 2.2 miles (loop) with roughly 157 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Bella Vista. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Bella Vista POA (Tanyard Creek Nature Trail) for closures and current conditions.
Spring and after rain for strongest flow. 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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- Eden Falls (Lower) · 53 ft
- Falling Water Falls · 10 ft
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