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 about 2 hours 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

Flowing best right now near Lake Santeetlah

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Grotto Falls Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Little Creek Falls Strong · 387 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Wilson Falls Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Mingo Falls Strong · 387 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile

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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

Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

42.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

45.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.9 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

45.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

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

Mingo Falls

29.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

44.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

44.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

35.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

20.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

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

High Falls

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

Wilson Falls

18.2 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

47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

31.2 miles away
Georgia
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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