This incredible Natural Area is a hidden gem of the Ozark’s region, and a treasure trove of amazing curiosities! The Hall’s Creek Canyon Natural Area is literally packed with natural beauty, and is located in the town of Ravenden Springs, Arkansas!
From healing springs, a school cave, a bottomless swimming hole, and a rippling creek this natural area is just packed full of adventure. That doesn’t include the fossil laden creek bed or the towering bluffs that line the creek. This natural area truly is special.
Hall’s Creek Canyon Natural Area has 3 different healing springs located with-in its 33 acre boundaries! There are also numerous caves, I spotted at least four on my visit.
Ravenden Springs is one of the oldest settlements in Arkansas, and much of the town was formed as around the waters healing properties.
I have even read stories that the first school in Arkansas was located with-in a cave in Hall’s Creek Canyon. This school dates back all the way to the 1800’s.
Hiking thru the canyon is a thrilling experience, the trail is rugged in some spots but its worth struggle. Topography like this is extremely rare in this part of the Ozarks. This area is more known for its rolling hills. So to see towering bluffs, and caves, and all the unique rock formations is a real treat!
No trip to Hall’s Creek Canyon is complete without a visit to the spring fed pool just 100 feet from the parking lot. On hot summer days this is a perfect place to cool of in the chilling spring water. Stories in the area claim that the spring is bottomless and cliff divers have long attempted to reach the bottom with no luck.
After a long hike exploring the canyon, I decided to climb to the top of one of the cliffs near the spring and after working up some courage managed to jump into the cool water below. This was a thrilling experience, and there are even a couple small caves you can swim into. Remember always use extreme caution before jumping into unknown water and be sure to test the depth if you decide to jump.
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