Tunnel Cave Falls
Arkansas · 31-foot drop · Ponca Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Tunnel Cave Falls is a waterfall in Arkansas. It drops roughly 31 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel Cave Falls (this page) | — | 31 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Copperhead Falls | 0 mi | 13 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Hammerschmidt Falls | 1 mi | 43 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Triple Falls | 2 mi | 48 ft | — | — | — |
| Fishtrap Hollow Falls | 3 mi | 83 ft | — | — | — |
| Hemmed-In-Hollow Falls | 3 mi | 209 ft | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Tunnel Cave Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Tunnel Cave Falls?
Tunnel Cave Falls is 31 feet (9.5 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Tunnel Cave Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Tunnel Cave Falls is inside Ponca Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Tunnel Cave Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Ponca Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Tunnel Cave Falls?
No entrance fee. Ponca Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Tunnel Cave Falls from a major city?
Tunnel Cave Falls is 4 miles from Ponca (about 6 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
36.0295, -93.2876
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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