Waterfall Hikes Near McCaysville, GA

1,639 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

McCaysville straddles the Tennessee line, with Copperhill right across the bridge, and its waterfall list leans north because of it. Benton Falls near the Ocoee drops 65 feet after three easy miles. Bald River Falls pours 90 feet beside the road in the Tellico country, visible from the windshield. South of town, Amicalola Falls holds the state record at 729 feet. Forty-six falls sit inside fifty miles, and dogs are welcome at nearly all of them.

Located at 34.9811°N, -84.3706°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McCaysville

Today's Conditions

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Water Flow

46 of 46 gauged

46 waterfalls near McCaysville have live flow data today

Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Low Berties Falls Low Black Falls Barely Flowing Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Low Padgett Falls Low Stekoa Falls Moderate

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Flowing best right now near McCaysville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 659 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Moderate · 659 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Queens Falls Moderate · 659 cfs 64th percentile
  4. 4 Keown Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Padgett Falls Low · 2 cfs 20th percentile
  6. 6 Stekoa Falls Low · 17 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McCaysville (8 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.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McCaysville (28 waterfalls)

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

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near McCaysville

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

24.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Amicalola Falls waterfall

Amicalola Falls

31.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.1 miles 600 ft
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

42.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Padgett Falls

27.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Sassafras Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

23 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

23.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

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

DeSoto Falls

24.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McCaysville

Are there free waterfalls near McCaysville?

There are 21 free waterfalls near McCaysville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near McCaysville?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near McCaysville, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McCaysville?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near McCaysville, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McCaysville?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near McCaysville, including Amicalola Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near McCaysville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near McCaysville, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McCaysville?

The shortest waterfall hike near McCaysville is Amicalola Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near McCaysville?

The tallest waterfall near McCaysville is Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Do any waterfalls near McCaysville require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near McCaysville requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McCaysville?

Yes, 46 waterfalls near McCaysville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McCaysville?

The closest waterfall to McCaysville is Benton Falls, approximately 17.3 miles away.

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