Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Santeetlah, NC

121 residents

New York Time Zone

73 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Santeetlah? There are 73 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

73 of 73 gauged

10 of 73 waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Low Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Berties Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Strong Burningtown Falls Strong Cullasaja Falls Strong Dry Falls Strong Glen Falls Strong Highlands Falls Strong Satulah Falls Strong Courthouse Falls Low Dill Falls Low Lower Vernal Falls Low Second Falls Low Yellowstone Falls Low Woodfin Falls Low Upper Vernal Falls Low Upper Falls Low DeSoto Falls Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Low Wilson Falls Low Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Strong Noontootla Falls Strong Sea Creek Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Low Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 90°F

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

Sun 90°F Sunny Best

Mon 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 89°F Sunny

Thu 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Santeetlah (17 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

49.1 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Santeetlah (44 waterfalls)

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

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

6.8 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

10.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 73 Waterfalls Near Lake Santeetlah

Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

37 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

1.0 miles 200 ft

Timpson Falls

49.5 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

38.5 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

9.2 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

8.0 miles 2,200 ft

Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

49.2 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.3 miles 50 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

11.7 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

3.0 miles 200 ft

Slatten Falls

15 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Vernal Falls

11.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

11.3 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

13.3 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.0 miles 400 ft

Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

11.1 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

15.3 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

27.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

3.3 miles 500 ft

Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

6.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

3.4 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

3.3 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

3.0 miles 400 ft

Stekoa Falls waterfall

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Stekoa Falls

40.9 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

24.6 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Santeetlah

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Santeetlah?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Santeetlah, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Santeetlah?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Santeetlah?

There are 48 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, 73 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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