

Beech Creek National Scenic Area offers winding creek corridors, sandstone bluffs, cascades and dense Ouachita forest—great for intimate water-and-rock compositions, seasonal foliage and moody woodland light. Best at sunrise or golden hour; spring and fall bring color and higher flows after rain. Trails are moderately rugged; park at trailheads in Smithville. No special entry permits—check local conditions and insect/weather prep.


Beech Creek National Scenic Area offers winding creek corridors, sandstone bluffs, cascades and dense Ouachita forest—great for intimate water-and-rock compositions, seasonal foliage and moody woodland light. Best at sunrise or golden hour; spring and fall bring color and higher flows after rain. Trails are moderately rugged; park at trailheads in Smithville. No special entry permits—check local conditions and insect/weather prep.