Grand Falls

Beautiful place, but the water was definitely not clear nor blue but we also had plenty of rain recently so that could be why. Water felt refreshing to walk in but I wouldn’t advise swimming in it because of how fast the currents were. Overall, it was a nice drive from Tulsa OK to here, and very easy and worth the drive too!

What a sweet, free spot! This is a little Joplin jewel. A peaceful, cascading waterfall. A calm spot to think. A place for folks to wade in the water or others enjoy fishing. People love natural beauty, and some residents live just down the creek, so being respectful of Grand Falls is a must. Many flat, semi-smooth rocks allow spots to sit for a snack and take in this special beauty. It was nice to just relax and appreciate God's wonders. In addition to these sweet falls that are probably 10 feet high and over 150 feet wide, there are small trickling falls on rocky areas beside Grand Falls where you can get your feet wet without getting totally immersed. A great spot for families and friends, and there's enough room for about 10-15 cars to park, along a shoulder of the road, and in a small dirt/gravel lot beside the water. If you are in the mood for a walk, there is nearby McIndoe Park with a wide, paved sidewalk that also winds beside the creek leading to Grand Falls.

Visiting Grand Falls in Joplin felt like stepping into a jungle adventure. The scenery was absolutely stunning, especially with the lush greenery all around. During our Memorial Day weekend visit, the falls were especially powerful due to heavy rain—an awe-inspiring sight! Don’t just stay in your car—make sure to get out and walk to the falls. It’s worth it! Just be cautious, especially with kids, as there are steep cliff edges, fast-moving rapids, and whirlpools nearby. This is a beautiful spot to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. We loved every minute of it!

It was beautifully created by God and with the small hands of mankind... The water levels were high due to amount of previous rainfall. Which made it even more majestically louder and exquisite. Stop by and witness it for yourself. You will not be disappointed...

What a beautiful area to hike around. Climbed on the rocks to get a closer look at the falls. Really beautiful

It was a little difficult to get to due to the small bridge being closed. Our directions should have been updated to tell us to turn slightly before it. But once we arrived it was all we had hoped for with the waterfalls.

It looks like the chocolate river from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, but instead of chocolate, it’s more like all the gross scum from all the streets of Joplin have gathered together to throw a pool party for bacteria. It smells like a tire fire had a baby with a public restroom at a chili cook-off. I saw a pigeon land near it and immediately regret every life decision that brought it there. Honestly, if this river had a Yelp page, it’d be flagged as a biohazard. I give it two stars for only looking like the chocolate River. That's the only reason 😂😂😂 🍫

This Park was so pretty and was so clean . The hiking trails were amazing. Was totally blown away by how nice and clean this Park was