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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

Warwoman Dell Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

12 feet

Family friendly

Washer Falls

Clayton, GA

Rabun County

80 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 1 above Lower DeSoto Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

10 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 1 above Upper DeSoto Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

15 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 2 above Lower DeSoto Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

80 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 2 above Upper DeSoto Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

20 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 2 on Emery Creek

Chatsworth, GA

Murray County

15 feet

Moderate trail

Waterfall 2 on Mill Creek

Chatsworth, GA

Murray County

10 feet

Tricky scramble

Waterfall 3 above Upper DeSoto Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

35 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 3 on Dicks Creek

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

40 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 3 on Emery Creek

Chatsworth, GA

Murray County

12 feet

Moderate trail

Waterfall 4 above Upper DeSoto Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

50 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 4 on Daniel Creek

Trenton, GA

Dade County

15 feet

Quick scramble

Waterfall 4 on Dicks Creek

Dahlonega, GA

Lumpkin County

50 feet

Bushwhack

Waterfall 5 on Emery Creek

Chatsworth, GA

Murray County

15 feet

Moderate trail

Waterfall No. 4 on Mill Creek

Chatsworth, GA

Murray County

15 feet

Tricky scramble

Waterfall on Tributary of Etowah River

Dawsonville, GA

Dawson County

50 feet

Quick scramble

Waterfall on Tributary of Spoilcane Creek

Helen, GA

White County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Watkins Branch Falls

Suches, GA

Fannin County

25 feet

Bushwhack

Weaver Falls

Toccoa, GA

Habersham County

25 feet

Private property

Wells Shoals Falls

Toccoa, GA

Stephens County

35 feet

Moderate trail

West Cochrans Falls

Dahlonega, GA

Dawson County

80 feet

Bushwhack

West Place Falls

Helen, GA

White County

60 feet

Bushwhack

West Rim Falls

Trenton, GA

Dade County

250 feet

Family friendly

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