Cloudland Canyon Falls
- Hike
- 2 mi round trip
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Cloudland Canyon Falls flows December through March. Cloudland Canyon Falls is a waterfall on Daniel Creek in Dade County, Georgia. Reaching it is a 2 mi hike round trip.
Closures and warnings
Waterfalls Trail is strenuous with hundreds of metal stairs. Wading in pools and climbing on the falls is prohibited. Metal stairs can be difficult for dogs. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flows | December through March |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Cherokee Falls then Hemlock Falls on the Waterfalls Trail; strongest, most constant flow typically winter and early spring. |
| Swimming allowed | No |
|---|---|
| Jumping | Prohibited |
Access
| Hike | 2 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Parking | Park lots near Waterfalls Trail / Interpretive Center; ParkPass required on vehicle. |
| When it fills | Popular lots fill early on weekends. |
| Fee | Georgia State Parks daily ParkPass $10 per vehicle (as of 2026); annual ParkPass $70 |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Georgia State Parks (Cloudland Canyon State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Park visitor center and rim facilities; Waterfalls Trail has about 600 metal stair steps. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Cloudland Canyon Falls open?
Waterfalls Trail is strenuous with hundreds of metal stairs. Wading in pools and climbing on the falls is prohibited. Metal stairs can be difficult for dogs. As of September 28, 2026.
Can you swim at Cloudland Canyon Falls?
No, swimming is not allowed at Cloudland Canyon Falls.
How long is the hike to Cloudland Canyon Falls?
It's a 2 mi hike round trip. The road in is paved. Parking: Park lots near Waterfalls Trail / Interpretive Center; ParkPass required on vehicle. Popular lots fill early on weekends.
Do you need a reservation for Cloudland Canyon Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Cloudland Canyon Falls?
The fee is Georgia State Parks daily ParkPass $10 per vehicle (as of 2026); annual ParkPass $70.
When is Cloudland Canyon Falls flowing?
It flows December through March. Cherokee Falls then Hemlock Falls on the Waterfalls Trail; strongest, most constant flow typically winter and early spring.
What facilities are at Cloudland Canyon Falls?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Park visitor center and rim facilities; Waterfalls Trail has about 600 metal stair steps.
Nearby
Public land
Cloudland Canyon Falls is inside Cloudland Canyon State Park .
Sources
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- https://gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.fee ParkPass)
- https://roamstates.com/destinations/cloudland-canyon-state-park-georgia (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi / amenities stairs / swimmingAllowed false, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / jumpingProhibited)
- https://thenightlifehiker.com/cloudland-canyon-hike-trails/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.flowNote / flowMonths)
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/hemlock-falls-trail--2 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hazardNote / rules.dogs)
- https://itsgeorgia.com/things-to-do/georgia-travel-questions/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee $10 daily 2026)
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