Georgia Waterfalls
Georgia has 12 named waterfalls on record across 9 counties. 3 waterfalls are free to visit. 7 need a hike. 12 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 729 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee $10 daily ParkPass per vehicle; $70 annual. Overnight guests pay the daily pass once per stay. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 153 ft | Development – | Access 0.4 mi hike, paved road | Fee $6 ages 16+; under 15 free. Georgia State Park Pass not accepted. America the Beautiful passes accepted. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development December through March | Access 2 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Georgia State Parks daily ParkPass $10 per vehicle (as of 2026); annual ParkPass $70 | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 200 ft | Development – | Access 2.4 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee $5 per vehicle/day (Recreation.gov Scan & Pay). Forest Annual Pass $25 at FS offices. Senior/Access discounts apply. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 150 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee $4 per vehicle/day. America the Beautiful, Senior, and Access passes accepted. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 100 ft | Development – | Access 0.2 mi hike, gravel road | Fee Free | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access gravel road | Fee Free (National Forest; standard USFS rules) | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 80 ft | Development – | Access 0.4 mi hike (round trip), gravel road | Fee Free | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access 3.5 mi hike, paved road | Fee Activity pass via Recreation.gov Scan & Pay at the day-use/trailhead when the fee site is operating | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 40 ft | Development – | Access 4.9 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee Daily ParkPass $10 per vehicle (Tallulah historically listed at a lower day rate in some older materials; confirm. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 186 ft | Development – | Access – | Fee $2 adults at Gate Cottage Gift Shop; seniors $1; children 6 and under free; family of 4+ $6. | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (12)
- Amicalola Falls: Thomsonmg2000, CC0
- Anna Ruby Falls: ChattOconeeNF, CC BY 2.0
- Cloudland Canyon Falls: Thomsonmg2000, CC0
- DeSoto Falls: Unknown, Public domain
- Dukes Creek Falls: ChattOconeeNF, CC BY 2.0
- Helton Creek Falls: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0
- High Falls: Ysabella Escalona, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minnehaha Falls: anoldent, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Panther Creek Falls: U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest, Public domain
- Raven Cliff Falls: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
- Tallulah Falls: Thomson200, CC0
- Toccoa Falls: FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore, CC BY-SA 4.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Georgia?
12 named waterfalls are on record: Amicalola Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, Cloudland Canyon Falls, DeSoto Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, Helton Creek Falls, and 6 more.
Are there free waterfalls in Georgia?
Yes. No fee on record for Helton Creek Falls, High Falls, and Minnehaha Falls. Each page cites its source.
What is the tallest waterfall in Georgia?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Amicalola Falls is the tallest, at about 729 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Georgia closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Amicalola Falls, Anna Ruby Falls, Cloudland Canyon Falls, DeSoto Falls, Dukes Creek Falls, Helton Creek Falls, and 6 more. Each page has the dated detail.