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

22 of 57 waterfalls near Lavonia are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Strong Fairfield Falls Strong High Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Onion Cliff Falls Strong Onion Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong Big Bend Falls Strong Kings Creek Falls Strong Spoonauger Falls Strong Bird Rock Falls Strong Dismal Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Schoolhouse Falls Strong Windy Falls Strong Whitewater Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Toxaway Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate 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 Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Horsetrough Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Roaring Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Wed 85°F Patchy Fog
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Lavonia

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Slicking Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Strong · 180 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Bird Rock Falls Strong · 180 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Schoolhouse Falls Strong · 180 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Toxaway Falls Strong · 180 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Dismal Falls Strong · 180 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lavonia (11 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

27.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft

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

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

Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

44.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Sids Falls

24.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

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

Kings Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 57 Waterfalls Near Lavonia

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

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

Isaqueena Falls

44.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Sids Falls

24.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

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

Kings Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spoonauger Falls waterfall

Spoonauger Falls

9.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Stekoa Falls

29.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

2.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Clearwater Falls

14.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

2.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

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

Fairfield Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

45.9 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 11 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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