List of waterfalls in North Georgia facts for kids

Amicalola Falls in Dawson County, Georgia, USA

Northern Georgia is famous for its many beautiful waterfalls. These waterfalls are a big part of the region's natural beauty and a popular spot for tourists and outdoor fun. Many of them are found in state parks, national forests, and other public lands. This means they are often easy to visit, with hiking trails, boardwalks, and picnic areas. The Cherokee people, who lived here long ago, called this area "Land of a Thousand Waterfalls." Some of the tallest waterfalls in the eastern United States are right here in northern Georgia!

When we talk about North Georgia, we mean the mountain areas in the very northern part of the state. This includes counties like Banks, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Lumpkin, Murray, Pickens, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, and White Counties. While there are waterfalls in other parts of Georgia, they are most common and most amazing in the northern mountains because of the weather and the landscape.

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Discover Waterfalls by County

The counties of northern Georgia

It's important to remember that some waterfalls are on private land and cannot be visited by the public. Always respect private property. The information here gives you a general idea of where these waterfalls are. There are many books and websites that can help you plan a visit. Since many of these places are still wild, always be careful when exploring!

Waterfalls in Dade County

Cherokee Falls & Hemlock Falls—You can find these waterfalls in Cloudland Canyon State Park near Trenton. They are located in a deep gorge called Sitton Gulch Creek.

Waterfalls in Dawson County

Amicalola Falls—This is Georgia's tallest waterfall, standing at about 729 feet (222 meters)! It's also the third tallest east of the Mississippi River. To give you an idea, it's about four times taller than Niagara's Horseshoe Falls. It's located in Amicalola Falls State Park and has trails, bridges, and parking. You can start at the top or bottom, and a trail with over 600 steps connects them. Another trail links the falls to the famous Appalachian Trail.
Cochrans Falls—At about 600 feet (183 meters), this waterfall is tied for the second tallest in Georgia. It's on Cochrans Creek near Dawsonville.
"Edge of the World" Rapids—These are exciting Class IV rapids on the Amicalola River.

Waterfalls in Fannin County

Jacks River Falls—Located on the Jacks River in the Cohutta Wilderness Area.
Long Creek Falls—You can find this waterfall near the Appalachian Trail, close to a spot called Three Forks.
Noontootla Falls—This waterfall is on a small stream that flows into Noontootla Creek, also near Three Forks.

Waterfalls in Gilmer County

Barnes Creek Falls—Found in the Cohutta Wilderness Area. From a nearby mountaintop, you can get a great view of the valley and Fort Mountain.
Falls Branch Falls—These are twin falls, called "Lower" and "Upper," on Falls Branch. They are in northeast Gilmer, near the Fannin County line.
Tumbling Waters—Here, Tails Creek drops about 75 feet (23 meters) in a series of smaller waterfalls as it gets closer to Carters Lake.

Waterfalls in Habersham County

Panther Creek Falls—Located in the Panther Creek Recreation Area, between Clarkesville and Tallulah Falls.
Shoals on Soque River—These waterfalls are on private property but are easy to see. The Mark of the Potter, a pottery shop, is right next to the Shoals. You can view them from the shop's balcony.

Waterfalls in Lumpkin County

Upper DeSoto Falls, Lumpkin County, Georgia

Blood Mountain Creek Falls—This area has four waterfalls: Lower Falls, Middle Falls, Upper Falls, and Cascade.
Cane Creek Falls—These falls are on the grounds of Camp Glisson, a camp near Dahlonega. They are often open to the public.
DeSoto Falls—These are a pair of falls on Frogtown Creek in the DeSoto Falls Scenic Area. Legend says that explorer Hernando de Soto might have passed through this area in 1540.
Dick's Creek Falls—A pair of falls located just below where Waters Creek meets Dicks Creek.
High Shoals Falls—On Walden Creek, this spot even has a porch swing where you can relax and enjoy the view of the falls!
Yahoola Creek Falls—You can find these falls just before the Yahoola Creek leaves the Chattahoochee National Forest. You might also see old gold-mining sites from the 1800s nearby.

Waterfalls in Murray County

Mill Creek Falls—This area has falls, shoals, and cascades on Mill Creek. Conasauga Lake, a high mountain lake, is close by.

Waterfalls in Pickens County

Long Swamp Creek Falls—A sixty-foot (18-meter) waterfall on private property. Sometimes, the landowners allow visitors.

Waterfalls in Rabun County

Dick's Creek Falls, Rabun County, Georgia

Rabun County is very mountainous and gets a lot of rain, which creates many amazing waterfalls!

Ada-Hi Falls—Located in Black Rock Mountain State Park. It has a viewing deck and nearby mountain overlooks.
Angel Falls (Georgia)—On Joe Branch Creek near Lake Rabun, surrounded by beautiful rhododendron plants. It's on the same trail as Panther Falls.
Becky Branch Falls—You can find this waterfall on the Bartram Trail in Warwoman Dell.
Bull Sluice Rapids—These are exciting Class V rapids on the Chattooga River.
Caledonia Cascade—Also known as Cascade Falls, this waterfall is about 600 feet (183 meters) tall, making it tied for the second tallest in Georgia. It's on a small stream that joins the Tallulah River.
Dick's Creek Falls—A 60-foot (18-meter) waterfall where Dick's Creek meets the Chattooga River, which forms the border with South Carolina.
Estatoah Falls—On private property, but you can often see it from different spots along Highway 246.
Hemlock Falls & Upper Falls—These are on Moccasin Creek in Moccasin Creek State Park.

Holcomb Creek Falls, Rabun County, Georgia

Upper Falls on Holcomb Creek—This area has several hundred feet of cascades on Holcomb Creek, with a viewing platform.
Minnehaha Falls—A 100-foot (30-meter) waterfall near the Lake Seed Dam and Rabun Beach Recreation Area. It's a short hike from a parking area.
Panther Falls—Near Rabun Beach Camping Area #2. The trail continues past Panther Falls to the larger Angel Falls.
Tallulah Gorge State Park—This park is managed by Georgia State Parks and Georgia Power Company. The Tallulah River flows over six major waterfalls within the 600-foot (183-meter) deep Tallulah Gorge. A dam built in 1913 changed the natural water flow, but on special "whitewater weekends," the water is released, making it exciting for rafters! You need a permit to go to the bottom of the gorge.
- L'Eau d'Or Falls—46-foot (14-meter) falls.
- Tempesta Falls—76-foot (23-meter) falls.
- Hurricane Falls—96-foot (29-meter) falls.
- Oceana Falls—50-foot (15-meter) falls.
- Bridal Veil—A 17-foot (5-meter) waterfall that flows over a smooth rock, popular for sliding!
- Sweet Sixteen—16-foot (5-meter) falls.

Waterfalls in Stephens County

Toccoa Falls, Stephens County, Georgia

Toccoa Falls—A dramatic 186-foot (57-meter) waterfall located on the grounds of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa. You can reach the falls by a short, paved path, and it's even accessible for people with disabilities. The college charges a small fee to visit. In 1977, a dam break above the falls caused a lot of damage and sadly, many deaths. There's a memorial at the site to remember those who were lost.

Waterfalls in Towns County

Blue Hole Falls and High Shoals Creek Falls—These are on High Shoals Creek in the High Shoals Scenic Area. They have two viewing decks.
Denton Branch Falls—An easy-to-reach 30-foot (9-meter) waterfall near Tate City. The path to it shows many smaller falls and shoals.
Enota Mountain Retreat & Conference Center—This place in Hiawassee has several waterfalls on its property. You need permission to visit.
- Gurley Creek Falls—A 220-foot (67-meter) waterfall you can see from a viewing deck, a short walk from the visitors center.
- Joel Creek Falls—About a ten-minute walk from the visitors center.

Waterfalls in Union County

Canada Creek Falls—There are several waterfalls on Canada Creek. The Upper Falls are on public land.
Helton Creek Falls—A pair of waterfalls in a beautiful rhododendron grove. The path includes a well-kept stairway and a viewing platform.
Horsetrough Falls—An easy-to-reach waterfall where Horsetrough Creek joins the beginning of the Chattahoochee River. There's a footbridge, which is the very first bridge over the Chattahoochee!
Lake Trahlyta Spillway—On Wolf Creek, just below the dam in Vogel State Park. It has a boardwalk trail and a viewing platform.

Waterfalls in Walker County

Glen Falls—A series of small waterfalls on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, close to the Tennessee border. The National Park Service maintains them.
Keown Falls—These falls flow over a wide cliff, sometimes as a narrow ribbon of water. They are near Villanow and LaFayette.
Lula Falls—Two waterfalls on Rock Creek, also on Lookout Mountain. The public can visit on the first and last Saturday of every month. This area also has other interesting rock formations.
Pocket Branch Falls—Pocket Branch flows out of a canyon on the west side of Pigeon Mountain. There's a boardwalk trail below the falls called the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail.

Waterfalls in White County

Anna Ruby Falls, White County, Georgia

Anna Ruby Falls—Actually two separate waterfalls, one on Curtis Creek and the other on York Creek, but they are known together as Anna Ruby Falls. They combine to form Smith Creek. They are located in a grove of mountain laurel trees. There's a visitors center and an easy walk to the falls.
Duke's Creek Falls—These falls are on Davis Creek, where it meets Dodd Creek to form Duke's Creek. There's an easy path with boardwalks and several viewing decks, and at least one deck is wheelchair accessible.
Falls on Low Gap Creek—Off Fire Service Road 44A near Robertstown.
Raven Cliff Falls—The path to these falls goes through beautiful rhododendron and hemlock forests, passing many smaller waterfalls along the way.

Duke's Creek Falls, White County, Georgia