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

27 of 57 waterfalls near Lavonia are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low 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 Roaring Kings Creek Falls Roaring Spoonauger Falls Roaring 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 Low Cullasaja Falls Low Dry Falls Low Glen Falls Low Highlands Falls Low Satulah Falls Low Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Reedy Cove Falls Strong Courthouse Falls Strong Dill Falls Strong Lower Vernal Falls Strong Woodfin Falls Strong Upper Vernal Falls Strong DeSoto Falls Strong Helton Creek Falls Strong High Water Falls Strong Nottely Falls Strong Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Strong Isaqueena Falls Strong Sids Falls Strong High Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Strong Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Sun 89°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny

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 Spoonauger Falls Roaring · 44 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Big Bend Falls Roaring · 44 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Kings Creek Falls Roaring · 44 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Toxaway Falls Strong · 82 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Falls Strong · 82 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Whitewater Falls Strong · 82 cfs 87th 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

Dismal Falls waterfall CC

Dismal Falls

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Clay Creek Falls in Georgia, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Clay Creek Falls

43.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Upper Vernal Falls in North Carolina, about 181 feet of drop LiDAR

Upper Vernal Falls

46.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Vernal Falls in North Carolina, about 285 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Vernal Falls

46.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

46.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

48.2 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

48.4 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

48.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

48.5 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
0.7 miles Unknown
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

48.9 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

48.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

49.5 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

49.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

49.9 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

50 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

50 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

50 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 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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