Alabama Waterfalls
Alabama has 8 named waterfalls on record across 5 counties. 4 waterfalls are free to visit. 3 need a hike. 8 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft | Development – | Access 1.7 mi hike (round trip), gravel road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 107 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee $5.00 per vehicle parking fee; annual pass $50 for DeSoto Falls Picnic Area only. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 133 ft | Development After rain or snowmelt | Access paved road | Fee No fee at Graces High Falls Overlook (Rim Parkway); $15/vehicle only at Canyon Mouth Park. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 35 ft | Development – | Access 0.3 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 15 ft | Development – | Access 0 mi hike, gravel road | Fee Free for undeveloped Bankhead National Forest roadside access (no site fee listed for Kinlock Falls). | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 45 ft | Development December through May | Access paved road | Fee No fee at Little River Falls Hwy 35 parking; $15/vehicle fee only at Canyon Mouth Park. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 90 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Park admission charged for full park access; waterfall viewing options vary by ticket (confirm current rates on city. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access gravel road | Fee Free undeveloped Bankhead/Sipsey Wilderness access; amenity fees only at developed sites (e.g. Corinth). | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (5)
- DeSoto Falls: NealVickers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grace's High Falls: Drmies, CC BY-SA 3.0
- High Falls: Rick from Alabama, CC BY 2.0
- Little River Falls: Thomson200, CC0
- Noccalula Falls: Thejammer (talk), Public domain
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Alabama?
8 named waterfalls are on record: Caney Creek Falls, DeSoto Falls, Grace's High Falls, High Falls, Kinlock Falls, Little River Falls, and 2 more.
Are there free waterfalls in Alabama?
Yes. No fee on record for Grace's High Falls, Kinlock Falls, Little River Falls, and Sipsey River Falls. Each page cites its source.
What is the tallest waterfall in Alabama?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Grace's High Falls is the tallest, at about 133 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Alabama closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Caney Creek Falls, DeSoto Falls, Grace's High Falls, High Falls, Kinlock Falls, Little River Falls, and 2 more. Each page has the dated detail.
