Waterfall Hikes Near Lavonia, GA

2,617 residents
New York Time Zone
57 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lavonia hugs Lake Hartwell on I-85, and its fifty-mile circle sweeps deep into the Chattooga River country. Fifty-seven falls make this one of the bigger lists in the state. Kings Creek Falls drops 70 feet a mile and a half in from Burrells Ford. Spoonauger Falls is close by, 50 feet after half a mile. Big Bend Falls churns on the main river, 4.5 miles out. Toccoa Falls, 186 feet tall, needs only 0.2 miles of walking. Dogs are welcome nearly everywhere on this list.

Located at 34.4341°N, -83.1079°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lavonia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

57 of 57 gauged

57 waterfalls near Lavonia have live flow data today

Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek 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 Big Bend Falls Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Moderate Dismal Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Schoolhouse Falls Moderate Windy Falls Moderate Whitewater Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Toxaway Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Low Toccoa Falls Low Clay Creek Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Moderate

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 65°F Sunny
Sun 63°F Sunny
Mon 67°F Sunny
Tue 71°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Lavonia

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Moderate · 1030 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Moderate · 64 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Hidden Falls Moderate · 269 cfs 51st percentile
  4. 4 Sids Falls Moderate · 269 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Isaqueena Falls Moderate · 269 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Glen Falls Moderate · 166 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lavonia (28 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.

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

18.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

18.7 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

26.1 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lavonia (37 waterfalls)

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

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

24.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

25.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft

All 57 Waterfalls Near Lavonia

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

18.6 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

18.7 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

22.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

24.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

25.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

26.1 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

26.3 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

26.5 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

26.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

32 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

33 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

33.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Clearwater Falls in South Carolina, about 110 feet of drop LiDAR

Clearwater Falls

33.4 miles away
South Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

34.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.3 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lavonia

Are there free waterfalls near Lavonia?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Lavonia, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lavonia?

There are 28 easy waterfall hikes near Lavonia, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lavonia?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lavonia?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lavonia, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lavonia?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lavonia, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lavonia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lavonia is Anna Ruby Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lavonia?

The tallest waterfall near Lavonia is Whitewater Falls at 411 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lavonia?

Yes, 54 waterfalls near Lavonia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lavonia?

The closest waterfall to Lavonia is Toccoa Falls, approximately 18.6 miles away.

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