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Georgia's Trusted Local Source for Waterfall Explorations Since 2018

FIND YOUR NEXT GEORGIA WATERFALL

Browse nearly 900 Georgia waterfalls listed below in alphabetical order and sorted by geographical location, county name, or type of hiking access. To refine your search, start by choosing one of the twelve geographic regions, which correspond to regions listed in the Waterfalls of Georgia guidebook. Select a county to further narrow down your search. Waterfalls are found in 48 of Georgia's 159 counties. However, the majority of the state's waterfalls lie in North Georgia's mountain counties, with the highest concentrations located in Rabun and White County. You may then select a type of hiking access to sort waterfalls by difficulty within each region or county.

DATABASE LAST UPDATED: OCTOBER 26, 2026

ACCESS TYPES EXPLAINED

Roadside view: Waterfall is seen with a drive-by view from the car.

Family friendly: Short, easy trail suitable for most visitors.

Quick scramble: Short goat path, possibly steep with rough, uneven footing.

Moderate trail: Established trail with some distance and elevation gain. 

Tricky scramble: More difficult goat path or off-trail section.

Difficult trail: Established trail with long hike or significant elevation gain.

Bushwhack: No trail. Expect navigational challenges, brush, rugged terrain.

Kayak view: Waterfall is seen while paddling a navigable river or lake. 

Private property: No public access without landowner permission.

892 waterfalls found

Horse Branch Falls

Lakemont, GA

Rabun County

60 feet

Bushwhack

Horsetail Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

20 feet

Bushwhack

Horsetail Falls

Toccoa, GA

Stephens County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Horsetrough Falls

Helen, GA

Union County

90 feet

Family friendly

Howard Creek Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

30 feet

Bushwhack

Huckleberry Falls

Cornelia, GA

Habersham County

30 feet

Bushwhack

Hudson River Falls

Lula, GA

Banks County

50 feet

Private property

Hurricane Creek Falls

Douglasville, GA

Douglas County

18 feet

Private property

Hurricane Creek Falls

Trenton, GA

Dade County

15 feet

Private property

Hurricane Falls

Tallulah Falls, GA

Rabun County

90 feet

Moderate trail

Hurricane Shoals

Commerce, GA

Jackson County

20 feet

Family friendly

Indian Grave Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

30 feet

Bushwhack

Indian Grave View Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Indian Shoals Falls

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett County

15 feet

Private property

Ivy Creek Falls

Buford, GA

Gwinnett County

10 feet

Family friendly

Ivy Thicket Branch Falls

Hiawassee, GA

Union County

60 feet

Bushwhack

Jacks River Falls

Chatsworth, GA

Fannin County

60 feet

Difficult trail

Jacuzzi Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

15 feet

Bushwhack

Jakes Landing Falls

Ellijay, GA

Gilmer County

15 feet

Kayak view

James Creek Falls

Cumming, GA

Forsyth County

15 feet

Private property

Jasus Creek Falls

Helen, GA

White County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Jetta Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

100 feet

Bushwhack

Jewel Falls

Sky Valley, GA

Rabun County

60 feet

Bushwhack

Jones Creek Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

25 feet

Bushwhack

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