Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Santeetlah, NC

121 residents

New York Time Zone

66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Santeetlah? There are 66 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Santeetlah. 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 35.3636°N, -83.8664°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Santeetlah

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

66 of 66 gauged

8 of 66 waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah 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 Black 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 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 Noontootla 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 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 90°F

Tue 90°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best

Wed 91°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Ind 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Santeetlah (13 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 Lake Santeetlah (37 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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

9.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Lake Santeetlah

Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

13.4 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

9.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.5 miles 400 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

47.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

17 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

5.0 miles 675 ft

Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

46.3 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.5 miles 300 ft

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

46.1 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

15.7 miles away

Tennessee

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

33.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

18.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Haynes Falls waterfall

CC

Haynes Falls

32.5 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

37.7 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

2.6 miles 314 ft

Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

26.8 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

22.8 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 400 ft

Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

45.6 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Santeetlah

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Santeetlah?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Santeetlah, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Santeetlah?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah?

There are 41 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lake Santeetlah, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Santeetlah?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Santeetlah is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Santeetlah is Cullasaja Falls at 250 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Santeetlah?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Santeetlah?

The closest waterfall to Lake Santeetlah is Stewart Falls, approximately 6.6 miles away.

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