Waterfall Hikes Near Elberton, GA

4,627 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Elberton is granite country, and its waterfalls live mostly across the Savannah River in upstate South Carolina. Whitewater Falls is worth the longest drive, 411 feet of river coming off the Blue Ridge escarpment with only 0.6 miles of walking. Isaqueena Falls drops 100 feet near the old Stumphouse Tunnel outside Walhalla. Toccoa Falls, 186 feet on a Georgia college campus, takes 0.2 miles. Nine falls fit inside fifty miles, and dogs are allowed at nearly all of them.

Located at 34.1063°N, -82.8705°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elberton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Elberton have live flow data today

Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 91°F

Aft 96°F Sunny
Sat 98°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 86°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 91°F Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elberton

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Toccoa Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 34th percentile
  2. 2 Clearwater Falls Low · 15 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Low · 15 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Reedy Cove Falls Low · 15 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing · 79 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 173 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elberton (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

40.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elberton (7 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

17.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

26.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

41.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Elberton

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

17.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Clearwater Falls

24.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

40.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

26.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

41.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elberton

Are there free waterfalls near Elberton?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Elberton, including Great Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elberton?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Elberton, including Toccoa Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elberton?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elberton, including Great Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elberton?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elberton, including Great Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elberton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Elberton is Clearwater Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Elberton?

The tallest waterfall near Elberton is Whitewater Falls at 411 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elberton?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Elberton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elberton?

The closest waterfall to Elberton is High Falls, approximately 36.6 miles away.

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