Noccalula Falls

Waterfall · Etowah County County, AL · 34.041492, -86.021088

Noccalula Falls drops about 90 ft on Black Creek in Etowah County, Alabama.

Closures and warnings

Stay behind railings at overlooks; gorge rim and wet rock are hazardous. As of September 28, 2026.

Height	90 ft
Flow note	About 90-foot waterfall on Black Creek at the city park gorge overlook in Gadsden.

Road	Paved
Parking	Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden AL.
Fee	Park admission charged for full park access; waterfall viewing options vary by ticket (confirm current rates on city.
Reservation or permit	Not required
Managed by	City of Gadsden (Noccalula Falls Park)

Restrooms	Yes
Picnic sites	Yes
Note	Municipal park with botanical gardens, picnic areas, and trails around the gorge.

Camping	Allowed

Is Noccalula Falls open?

Stay behind railings at overlooks; gorge rim and wet rock are hazardous. As of September 28, 2026.

How tall is Noccalula Falls?

Noccalula Falls drops about 90 ft.

How do you get to Noccalula Falls?

The road in is paved. Parking: Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Road, Gadsden AL.

Do you need a reservation for Noccalula Falls?

No reservation or permit is required.

Is there a fee at Noccalula Falls?

The fee is Park admission charged for full park access; waterfall viewing options vary by ticket (confirm current rates on city.

When is Noccalula Falls flowing?

About 90-foot waterfall on Black Creek at the city park gorge overlook in Gadsden.

What facilities are at Noccalula Falls?

Restrooms and picnic sites. Municipal park with botanical gardens, picnic areas, and trails around the gorge.

https://www.gadsdenal.gov/158/Noccalula-Falls-Park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.parking / access.amenities / rules.camping, access.roadSurface / permitRequired false / hazardNote)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noccalula_Falls_Park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt, waterfall.flowNote / access.fee)