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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

Osage Falls

Sky Valley, GA

Rabun County

35 feet

Bushwhack

Owen Branch Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

70 feet

Bushwhack

Owenasa Falls

Chatsworth, GA

Murray County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Padgett Falls

Jasper, GA

Pickens County

50 feet

Private property

Painted Rock Falls

Helen, GA

White County

20 feet

Bushwhack

Palm Creek Falls

Lawrenceville, GA

Gwinnett County

10 feet

Private property

Panola Shoals

Stonecrest, GA

DeKalb County

15 feet

Roadside view

Panther Creek Falls

Chatsworth, GA

Fannin County

80 feet

Difficult trail

Panther Creek Falls

Clarkesville, GA

Habersham County

80 feet

Moderate trail

Panther Creek Sluice

Clarkesville, GA

Habersham County

20 feet

Moderate trail

Panther Falls

Lakemont, GA

Rabun County

70 feet

Family friendly

Paradise Cove Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

60 feet

Bushwhack

Pardue Mill Falls

Clarkesville, GA

Habersham County

20 feet

Roadside view

Parnassus Falls

Helen, GA

White County

15 feet

Bushwhack

Patterson Creek Falls

Dillard, GA

Rabun County

18 feet

Private property

Peaceful Falls

Cornelia, GA

Habersham County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Peacock Falls

Chickamauga, GA

Walker County

30 feet

Private property

Peek-a-Boo Falls

Cornelia, GA

Habersham County

15 feet

Quick scramble

Penitentiary Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Peridot Falls

Sky Valley, GA

Rabun County

30 feet

Bushwhack

Perilous Falls

Helen, GA

White County

30 feet

Tricky scramble

Persimmon Creek Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

50 feet

Bushwhack

Pheasant Branch Falls

Hiawassee, GA

Towns County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Phil's Sister Falls

Helen, GA

White County

25 feet

Bushwhack

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