Waterfall Hikes Near Fontana Dam, NC

11 residents
New_York Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fontana Dam? Luckily, there are 78 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fontana Dam, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown 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 (34 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

51.4 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls waterfall

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

14 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fontana Dam (47 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

51.4 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls waterfall

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

14 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bemis Camp Falls waterfall

Bemis Camp Falls

13.8 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Fontana Dam With Waterfalls

Dismal Falls waterfall

Dismal Falls

52.4 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

24.5 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

61.8 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toxaway Falls waterfall

Toxaway Falls

21.8 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Kings Creek Falls waterfall

Kings Creek Falls

26.4 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

6.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.9 miles

Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

61.2 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

31.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

50.2 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

59 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

22.1 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

56.4 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Flatrock Falls waterfall

Flatrock Falls

31.5 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

19 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

45.9 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

41 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft