These are the South Carolina waterfalls that draw the biggest crowds, measured by Google review volume and led by Isaqueena Falls. Popular does not have to mean packed if you time it right.
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How we picked: Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 70% of all Google reviews of South Carolina waterfalls.
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1. Isaqueena Falls
Isaqueena Falls near Walhalla takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 230 reviews.
Oconee County, SC 29691 (GPS 34.8062, -83.1210)
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230 Google reviews make it the most visited waterfall in South Carolina, about 29% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. That is 1.7 times as many as Reedy Cove Falls in second place. Visitors have shared 565 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 83% five-star reviews. "Tranquil spot featuring a cascading waterfall with an observation deck & hiking trails." The nearest town is Walhalla, about 4.3 miles to the southeast.
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2. Reedy Cove Falls
Reedy Cove Falls, near Pickens, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 133 reviews.
Pickens County, SC 29685 (GPS 35.0137, -82.8187)
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133 Google reviews make it number 2 in South Carolina, about 17% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 344 photos of it. It averages 4.8 stars, with 88% five-star reviews. "Scenic spot with a twin waterfall, accessed by a short, flat walk to a viewing platform." The nearest town is Pickens, about 11 miles to the southeast.
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3. Kings Creek Falls
Kings Creek Falls, near Walhalla, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 68 reviews.
Oconee County, SC 29664 (GPS 34.9662, -83.1113)
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68 Google reviews make it number 3 in South Carolina, about 9% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 366 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 85% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Walhalla, about 14 miles to the south.
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4. Raven Cliff Falls
Raven Cliff Falls near Slater-Marietta rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 67 reviews.
Greenville County, SC 29635 (GPS 35.1057, -82.6610)
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67 Google reviews make it number 4 in South Carolina, about 9% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 1,973 photos of it. It averages 4.7 stars, with 82% five-star reviews. "Towering waterfall plunging off a cliff, with views from a platform reached via a wooded trail." The nearest town is Slater-Marietta, about 11 miles to the southeast.
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5. Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls near Slater-Marietta is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 51 reviews.
Greenville County, SC 29635 (GPS 35.1346, -82.5882)
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51 Google reviews make it number 5 in South Carolina, about 7% of all reviews of the state's waterfalls. Visitors have shared 208 photos of it. It averages 4.9 stars, with 90% five-star reviews. The nearest town is Slater-Marietta, about 8.8 miles to the southeast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most visited waterfall in South Carolina?
Isaqueena Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.7-star rating from 230 Google reviews. It is near Walhalla in Oconee County.
How was this list made?
Ranked purely by the number of Google reviews, the best public signal of how many people visit. Together these five account for 70% of all Google reviews of South Carolina waterfalls.
How many waterfalls are in South Carolina?
Our directory lists 27 waterfalls in South Carolina. See every one, with filters and a map, on the South Carolina waterfalls page.
Which South Carolina waterfall is easiest to reach?
Reedy Cove Falls in Pickens County is reached by a short, flat walk to a viewing platform, and Isaqueena Falls near Walhalla has an observation deck overlooking the cascade.
Summary
Isaqueena Falls near Walhalla is our top pick for most visited waterfalls in South Carolina, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 230 reviews. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and trail access, water levels and road conditions vary through the year, so confirm current conditions before you drive out.
Upstate South Carolina has a long waterfall season. Late winter through spring, roughly February to May, typically brings the strongest flow and the most consistent rainfall, along with wildflowers in the coves and blooming mountain laurel and rhododendron along streams from late spring into early summer. Summer is hot and humid, but frequent afternoon thunderstorms keep many escarpment falls running, and popular trailheads see heavy weekend traffic. Fall foliage usually peaks from late October into early November and draws crowds to Caesars Head and Table Rock. Dry spells in late summer and fall can reduce smaller falls. Winters are generally mild, though occasional cold snaps can leave ice on rocks and trails at higher elevations. Tropical systems occasionally bring flooding in late summer and fall.
For more options, see every waterfall on the South Carolina waterfalls page, read 15 Best Waterfalls in South Carolina, or check our waterfall safety tips before you go.