White Cliffs Natural Area
| County |
Little River |
| Division |
West Gulf Coastal Plain |
| Acres |
573 |
| Year Added |
1989 |
White Cliffs, located in the West Gulf Coastal Plain, possesses significant ecological, historic, and archeological features. On an outcrop of Annona Chalk of Cretaceous age, it takes its name from the 100-foot, near-vertical cliff carved into that chalk by the Little River. A continuum of plant communities reflects a range of elevations at the site from the floodplain to the ridgetop. White Cliffs Natural Area is the site of the largest, and least disturbed, Arkansas occurrences of chalk woodland. This community type is unusual for Arkansas as it is more typical of vegetation found on the Edwards Plateau of Texas. The area is also of historic significance as it is the site of a late 19th century settlement. The crumbling remains of foundations mark the locations of several structures.
Directions
From Brownstown, travel approximately 3.5 miles south on State Highway 317 to parking area on the right.
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Hunting
Specific types of hunting are allowed on this natural area. For details, see the current Arkansas Game and Fish Hunting Guidebook. Take all necessary safety precautions when visiting this natural area during hunting season.
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Last updated on 1/16/2008.