Indian Camp Creek forms a beautiful waterfall at its confluence with the Chattahoochee River, tumbling 35 feet down a steep rock face straight into the river. This waterfall is particularly unique, for it is one of a select few significant waterfalls in Georgia dropping directly into a larger river. Although I've most often seen the waterfall called Gemstone Falls, it is also known more simply as Indian Camp Creek Falls to old-timer fishermen. 

My Waterfalls of Georgia guidebook describes a bushwhack route to Gemstone Falls from Martin Branch Road (FR 178), descending alongside Indian Camp Creek to the bottom of the falls. As of early 2026, this route is becoming less popular because the Forest Service has chosen to keep Martin Branch Road gated for most of the year. Instead, some may choose to bushwhack down from Chattahoochee River Road (FR 44) to the Chattahoochee River near Double Culvert Branch. Here, it is possible to follow an overgrown old logging road upstream along the river to Gemstone Falls. 

Along the way, you would pass two bonus, wet-weather waterfalls tumbling into the Chattahoochee River along tiny tributaries on the opposite side. These waterfalls have been referenced as Sawbrier Falls (GPS: 34.74943, -83.76872) and Quick Turn Falls (GPS: 34.75040, -83.76872). They are heavily enshrouded in rhododendron and only notable after a heavy rain.

Another option for seeing Gemstone Falls is to follow a faint fishermens' path down Low Gap Creek to the river, starting at Low Gap Creek Campground. You may then follow the river downstream to Gemstone Falls. No matter how you access this waterfall, it's going to be a tough bushwhack. 

For detailed directions, see page 178 in Mark Ozboyd's "Waterfalls of Georgia" guidebook.