Waterfall Hikes Near Fair Play, SC

574 residents
New York Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fair Play? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fair Play. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.5077°N, -82.9862°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fair Play

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

69 of 69 gauged

4 of 69 waterfalls near Fair Play are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Low Fairfield Falls Low High Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Onion Cliff Falls Low Onion Falls Low Slatten Falls Low Twin Falls Low Thurston Hatcher Falls Low Big Bend Falls Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Low Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny Best
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 99°F Sunny
Tue 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Fair Play

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Pelham Falls Roaring · 111 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Spoonauger Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Kings Creek Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fair Play (17 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fair Play (50 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

44.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Fair Play

Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

23 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

32.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

26.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

27 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

36.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Clay Creek Falls

44.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

3.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

30.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Glencannon Falls

31.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fair Play

Are there free waterfalls near Fair Play?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Fair Play, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fair Play?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Fair Play, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fair Play?

There are 50 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fair Play, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fair Play?

There are 52 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fair Play, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fair Play?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Fair Play, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fair Play?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fair Play is Anna Ruby Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fair Play?

The tallest waterfall near Fair Play is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fair Play?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Fair Play have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fair Play?

The closest waterfall to Fair Play is High Falls, approximately 17.5 miles away.

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