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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

Yonah Preserve Falls

Cleveland, GA

White County

25 feet

Tricky scramble

York Falls

Helen, GA

White County

15 feet

Private property

Yukon Falls

Suches, GA

Union County

40 feet

Moderate trail

Zahnd Falls

LaFayette, GA

Walker County

15 feet

Quick scramble

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