15 Best Waterfalls in Georgia (2026 Updated)
Of the 36 named waterfalls in Georgia, these 15 earn the strongest visitor ratings, led by Amicalola Falls, Mud Creek Falls, and Hemlock Falls. The list spans the North Georgia Blue Ridge, Northeast Georgia Mountains, and Northwest Ridges and Lookout Mountain.
How We Picked
We ranked the 29 publicly accessible Georgia waterfalls with at least five Google reviews by a weighted rating that balances score against review volume, so a 4.9 from a dozen reviewers counts for less than a 4.8 from thousands. Every waterfall links to a full page with coordinates, maps and nearby falls.
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1. Amicalola Falls
Dawsonville, GA · Dawson County · North Georgia Blue Ridge
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.9-star Google rating and is the 2nd most reviewed in the state, with 465 reviews. 91% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "This towering waterfall in Amicalola Falls State Park is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Georgia." Older records also call it Amicolola Falls and Armacolola Falls. It is one of 15 named falls in the North Georgia Blue Ridge region. Cochrans Falls is only 1.8 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Dawsonville, about 12 miles to the southeast.
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2. Mud Creek Falls
Mountain City, GA · Rabun County · Northeast Georgia Mountains
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.9-star Google rating and is the 10th most reviewed in the state, with 85 reviews. 93% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 15 named falls in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. Estatoah Falls is only 0.8 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Mountain City, about 5.4 miles to the southwest.
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3. Hemlock Falls
Hiawassee, GA · Towns County · Northeast Georgia Mountains
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 69 reviews. 88% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 15 named falls in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. Wilson Falls is only 2.5 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Hiawassee, about 11 miles to the northwest.
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4. Anna Ruby Falls
Cleveland, GA · White County · Northeast Georgia Mountains
Why it made the list
It is the most reviewed waterfall in Georgia, holding 4.8 stars across 1,559 Google reviews. 90% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "Picturesque waterfall with a visitor's center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park." It is one of 15 named falls in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. The nearest town is Cleveland, about 12 miles to the south.
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5. Dukes Creek Falls
Cleveland, GA · White County · Northeast Georgia Mountains
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 4th most reviewed in the state, with 449 reviews. 87% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform." It is one of 15 named falls in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. The nearest town is Cleveland, about 7.4 miles to the south.
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6. Hemlock Falls
Trenton, GA · Dade County · Northwest Ridges and Lookout Mountain
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 22 reviews. 91% of reviewers give it five stars. Reviews most often mention stairs, hiking, and waterfall. It is one of 4 named falls in the Northwest Ridges and Lookout Mountain region. The nearest town is Trenton, about 2.9 miles to the northwest.
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7. Timpson Falls
Clayton, GA · Rabun County · Northeast Georgia Mountains
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 6 reviews. It is one of 15 named falls in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. The nearest town is Clayton, about 4.8 miles to the east.
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8. Helton Creek Falls
Blairsville, GA · Union County · North Georgia Blue Ridge
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.7-star Google rating and is the 3rd most reviewed in the state, with 458 reviews. 82% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "Scenic double waterfalls in Chattahoochee National Forest with a short, kid-friendly hiking trail." It is one of 15 named falls in the North Georgia Blue Ridge region. Nottely Falls is only 1.6 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Blairsville, about 9.2 miles to the northwest.
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9. Sea Creek Falls
Blairsville, GA · Fannin County · North Georgia Blue Ridge
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.7-star Google rating and is the 7th most reviewed in the state, with 137 reviews. 80% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 15 named falls in the North Georgia Blue Ridge region. The nearest town is Blairsville, about 11 miles to the northeast.
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10. Keown Falls
Calhoun, GA · Walker County · Northwest Ridges and Lookout Mountain
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.7-star Google rating and is the 8th most reviewed in the state, with 116 reviews. 80% of reviewers give it five stars. Reviews most often mention overlook, salamanders, picnic areas, and tough hike. It is one of 4 named falls in the Northwest Ridges and Lookout Mountain region. The nearest town is Calhoun, about 11 miles to the southeast.
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11. Cascade Falls
Clayton, GA · Rabun County · Northeast Georgia Mountains
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 14 reviews. It is one of 15 named falls in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. The nearest town is Clayton, about 9.6 miles to the north.
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12. Big Bend Falls
Mountain City, GA · Rabun County · Northeast Georgia Mountains
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 12 reviews. It is one of 15 named falls in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. Kings Creek Falls is only 1.0 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Mountain City, about 15 miles to the west.
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13. Horsetrough Falls
Hiawassee, GA · Union County · North Georgia Blue Ridge
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 47 reviews. 85% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 15 named falls in the North Georgia Blue Ridge region. The nearest town is Hiawassee, about 11 miles to the north.
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14. DeSoto Falls
Blairsville, GA · Lumpkin County · North Georgia Blue Ridge
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.6-star Google rating and is the 6th most reviewed in the state, with 215 reviews. 77% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "Tall waterfall in DeSoto State Park popular with visitors with a paved pathway & picnic area." Reviews most often mention creek, upper falls, easy hike, and lower falls. Older records also call it De Soto Falls. It is one of 15 named falls in the North Georgia Blue Ridge region. High Water Falls is only 0.4 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Blairsville, about 11 miles to the north.
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15. Toccoa Falls
Toccoa, GA · Stephens County · Northeast Georgia Mountains
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.6-star Google rating and is the 5th most reviewed in the state, with 233 reviews. 82% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 15 named falls in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. The nearest town is Toccoa, about 2.0 miles to the southeast.
When to Visit Georgia's Waterfalls
Georgia's mountain waterfalls flow most strongly from late winter through spring, when frequent rain systems and occasional snowmelt keep streams high. March through May also brings wildflowers, and rhododendron and mountain laurel bloom along many trails from late spring into early summer. Summer remains a good time thanks to steady afternoon thunderstorms, although popular sites like Anna Ruby, Amicalola and Helton Creek are crowded on weekends. Fall color usually peaks in the northeast mountains in late October, which draws heavy traffic to Helen, Dahlonega and Clayton, and dry autumns can reduce flow noticeably. Keown Falls and other plateau-rim falls in the northwest are more seasonal and are best visited after rain. Winter offers solitude, and hard freezes occasionally create ice formations at higher elevations.
Before You Go
Most north Georgia falls lie in the Chattahoochee National Forest, with others in state parks such as Amicalola Falls and Unicoi, and a few on private or institutional land. Anna Ruby Falls is a fee area, and Georgia State Parks charge a daily parking fee. Toccoa Falls is located on the Toccoa Falls College campus, and Lula Falls is privately managed with limited open days, so check before going. Forest service roads to trailheads can be gravel and narrow. The main hazards are slick rock at the tops of falls, where serious and sometimes fatal accidents have occurred, and fast-rising water after summer storms. Weekend parking fills early at the most popular sites during summer and fall color season.
Read our waterfall safety rules and packing list before heading out.
Explore More Georgia Waterfalls
See all 36 waterfalls in the Georgia waterfall guide, or browse by town: Dawsonville, Mountain City, Hiawassee, Cleveland, Trenton, Clayton, Blairsville, Calhoun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best waterfall in Georgia?
Amicalola Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.9-star rating from 465 Google reviews. It is near Dawsonville in Dawson County.
How was this list made?
We ranked the 29 publicly accessible Georgia waterfalls with at least five Google reviews by a weighted rating that balances score against review volume, so a 4.9 from a dozen reviewers counts for less than a 4.8 from thousands.
How many waterfalls are in Georgia?
Our directory lists 36 named waterfalls in Georgia. See them all, sorted by town, in the Georgia waterfall guide.
What is the tallest waterfall in Georgia?
Amicalola Falls in Dawson County is often described as the tallest waterfall in Georgia and is one of the state's Seven Natural Wonders. It is the centerpiece of Amicalola Falls State Park.