Waterfall Hikes Near Fontana Dam, NC

11 residents
New_York Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fontana Dam? There are 66 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fontana Dam. 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 35.4328°N, -83.8248°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fontana Dam

Find waterfalls to hike near Fontana Dam

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fontana Dam (14 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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

17.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fontana Dam (38 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

17.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls waterfall

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

44.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bemis Camp Falls waterfall

Bemis Camp Falls

45.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Fontana Dam With Waterfalls

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

47.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

35.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

33.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

20 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

38.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

45.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

38.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

28.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

38 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

25.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
Thurston Hatcher Falls waterfall

Thurston Hatcher Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

0.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

44.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

1.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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