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

Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

0.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Timpson Falls waterfall

Timpson Falls

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

Estatoah Falls

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

Dry Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slatten Falls waterfall

Slatten Falls

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

Sea Creek Falls

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

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Upper Vernal Falls waterfall

Upper Vernal Falls

43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Vernal Falls waterfall

Lower Vernal Falls

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

Glen Falls

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

Dill Falls

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

Highlands Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Satulah Falls

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

Second Falls

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

Benton Falls

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

Yellowstone Falls

9.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall

Stekoa Falls

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

Courthouse Falls

North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

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