Caney Creek Falls
- Height
- 20 ft
- Hike
- 1.7 mi round trip
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Not required
Caney Creek Falls drops about 20 ft on Caney Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama. Reaching it is a 1.7 mi hike round trip.
Closures and warnings
Steep descent into the amphitheater; slippery rocks at creek crossings. Confirm parking is legal before leaving your vehicle. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 20 ft |
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| Flow note | About a 20-foot freefalling waterfall in a sandstone amphitheater; often wet year-round. |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Hike | 1.7 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Road | Gravel |
| Road note | Trail access via County Road 2 near Double Springs; parking arrangements have changed with private roadside owners. |
| Parking | Designated parking along County Road 2 near Double Springs, AL (confirm current private-lot fee and tow rules on site). |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Bankhead National Forest) |
| Note | Falls themselves are on National Forest land; overnight camping permitted on Forest land where allowed. |
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Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Caney Creek Falls open?
Steep descent into the amphitheater; slippery rocks at creek crossings. Confirm parking is legal before leaving your vehicle. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Caney Creek Falls?
Caney Creek Falls drops about 20 ft.
Can you swim at Caney Creek Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Caney Creek Falls.
How long is the hike to Caney Creek Falls?
It's a 1.7 mi hike round trip. The road in is gravel. Trail access via County Road 2 near Double Springs; parking arrangements have changed with private roadside owners. Parking: Designated parking along County Road 2 near Double Springs, AL (confirm current private-lot fee and tow rules on site).
Do you need a reservation for Caney Creek Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
When is Caney Creek Falls flowing?
About a 20-foot freefalling waterfall in a sandstone amphitheater; often wet year-round.
What are the rules at Caney Creek Falls?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Caney Creek Falls is inside National Forests in Alabama .
Just outside: Sipsey Wilderness (0.4 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://digitalalabama.com/caney-creek-falls-bankhead-national-forest/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / waterfall.heightFt / access.hikeDistanceMi / swimmingAllowed, swimmerNotes.waterType / entryType / waterfall.flowNote)
- https://alabamawaterfalls.com/alabama-waterfalls/caney-creek-falls (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceBasis / waterfall.ephemeral false / rules.camping / amenities.note, hazardNote / access.roadNote / access.parking / permitRequired false)
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