Helton Creek Falls
- Height
- 100 ft
- Hike
- 0.2 mi each way
- Road
- Gravel
- Permit
- Not required
Helton Creek Falls drops about 100 ft on Helton Creek in Union County, Georgia. Reaching it is a 0.2 mi hike each way.
Closures and warnings
USFS: stay on the trail and observation deck. Active waterfall-danger alert for Helton Creek Falls: never climb on or around waterfalls; never jump or dive into plunge pools. As of August 10, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 100 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Series of two waterfalls with two wooden observation decks; combined height of lower and upper falls more than 100 ft. |
| Jumping | Prohibited |
|---|
Access
| Hike | 0.2 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Gravel |
| Road note | From Blairsville, US 19/129 south about 11 miles; left on Helton Creek Road just past Vogel State Park; 2.2 miles to a small pullout. Abrupt grade changes on the short trail. |
| Parking | Small pullout parking area on Helton Creek Road; trailhead on the right. No restrooms or potable water at the site. |
| Fee | Free |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (Blue Ridge Ranger District) |
| Restrooms | No |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | No |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Helton Creek Falls open?
USFS: stay on the trail and observation deck. Active waterfall-danger alert for Helton Creek Falls: never climb on or around waterfalls; never jump or dive into plunge pools. As of August 10, 2026.
How tall is Helton Creek Falls?
Helton Creek Falls drops about 100 ft.
How long is the hike to Helton Creek Falls?
It's a 0.2 mi hike each way. The road in is gravel. From Blairsville, US 19/129 south about 11 miles; left on Helton Creek Road just past Vogel State Park; 2.2 miles to a small pullout. Abrupt grade changes on the short trail. Parking: Small pullout parking area on Helton Creek Road; trailhead on the right. No restrooms or potable water at the site.
Do you need a reservation for Helton Creek Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Helton Creek Falls?
Yes. Free.
When is Helton Creek Falls flowing?
Series of two waterfalls with two wooden observation decks; combined height of lower and upper falls more than 100 ft.
What facilities are at Helton Creek Falls?
No restrooms and drinking water.
Photos
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Helton Creek Falls is inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests .
Just outside: Raven Cliffs Wilderness (0.7 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/chattahoochee-oconee/recreation/helton-creek-falls (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hikeDistanceMi, access.hikeDistanceBasis / access.permitRequired / access.roadSurface)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helton_Creek_Falls (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterbodyName / waterfall.heightFt / waterfall.flowNote)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/chattahoochee-oconee/alerts/caution-waterfall-dangers (accessed September 28, 2026; backs hazardNote / swimmerNotes.jumpingProhibited)
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