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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

66 of 66 gauged

8 of 66 waterfalls near Fontana Dam are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Benton Falls Low Berties Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Slatten Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Strong Wilson Falls Strong Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Strong Mingo Falls Strong Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Moderate Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 89°F

Tue 92°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best

Flowing best right now near Fontana Dam

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Wilson Falls Strong · 432 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Ramsey Cascades Strong · 432 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Strong · 432 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Mingo Falls Strong · 414 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Little Creek Falls Strong · 414 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Strong · 432 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 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

13.4 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.

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Fontana Dam

Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

18.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Timpson Falls

37.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

35.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Slatten Falls

16.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

31.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Upper Vernal Falls

12 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

12.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

34.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

12.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

33 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

14.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

20.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fontana Dam

Are there free waterfalls near Fontana Dam?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Fontana Dam, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fontana Dam?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Fontana Dam, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fontana Dam?

There are 38 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fontana Dam, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fontana Dam?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fontana Dam, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fontana Dam?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Fontana Dam, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fontana Dam?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fontana Dam is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fontana Dam?

The tallest waterfall near Fontana Dam is Cullasaja Falls at 250 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fontana Dam?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Fontana Dam have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fontana Dam?

The closest waterfall to Fontana Dam is Lower Falls, approximately 7.3 miles away.

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