![]() ![]() Spoke to a lady whose 5yr old kid was in the middle of the river with the current going…made me nervous but she was above water and having fun. There is a street before getting to the falls that can take you to the other side where there are 6 parking spots, you can get out and walk the trail along the water, there were ppl hanging out there in the water as well. Definitely coming back from Saint Louis and bringing more of the family, this trip was just for me and my daughter who is 10 and she loved it! The water is cool-cold but it feels amazing once you’re in. As for parking, it’s a natural attraction so you park at the side of the road it’s no big deal. I read reviews that talked about parking and no signs so I was concerned, but let me assure you that you need no signs you’ll know you’re there when you get there. It’s a great place for passing through, we were there for a little over an hour but I’m sure you could make a day of it. Just be careful because you are only permitted to be at the falls until 9:00PM so don't stay too late.This spot is the perfect place to stop for a dip. Former jazz capital and burgeoning metropolitan area, Missouris share of Kansas City is today known for its barbecue, casinos, broad boulevards. It is amazing to just come and hang out for an hour or so and just take in the falls in the dark while hanging out with friends. If you are looking to chill and take in the scenery, I recommend coming at night when it is dark because there is something special about seeing Grand Falls at night. One man took a kayak across the river to the opposite bank and was wading around in the shallow part of Shoal Creek that faces the falls and he caught several decent size bass. ![]() I have seen, perch, blue gill, and bass caught just off the falls. Personally I have not fished at this location, but I always see people fishing here and more often then not they are catching fish. However there is an area about 100 feet down stream from the falls that offers a place where there is little current so this is a common place to bring children. There are lots of local people that love to come swim here and even jump off the falls in certain spots, but I would not recommend jumping off the falls because I witnessed a young kid jump in and injure himself pretty severely. However if it has rained recently the water will be very brown because of the dirt that has been picked up by the increased current of the river, so always check on that if you are making the trip out here.įor swimming the weekends are always a great time to come, especially during the summer when it is so hot and humid here, the falls offer a great swimming hole. The best times to go see this depend on what you want to do there.įor photography: I try to go on overcast days because less people are around, and it allows me to easily capture the waterfall in a long exposure that gives the water a milky look, and it helps to give water a more blue color. But there is always some available every time i have gone. Depending on when you go (season, day of the week, weather) will determine how easy it will be to park. There really isn't much adventure in getting to the Grand Falls, because you could drive within 100 feet of it. It is extremely accessible and is located less than 15 minutes from Joplin, Missouri's downtown. The largest, continuously flowing natural waterfall in Missouri, Grand Falls plunges 25 feet to a solid ledge before flowing southward. This is a very scenic place, it is home of the largest waterfall in Missouri (not in height but in overall size). Grand Falls, on Shoal Creek, is one of Missouri’s most scenic destinations. ![]()
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