Waterfall Hikes Near Lavonia, GA

2,617 residents
New York Time Zone
57 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lavonia hugs Lake Hartwell on I-85, and its fifty-mile circle sweeps deep into the Chattooga River country. Fifty-seven falls make this one of the bigger lists in the state. Kings Creek Falls drops 70 feet a mile and a half in from Burrells Ford. Spoonauger Falls is close by, 50 feet after half a mile. Big Bend Falls churns on the main river, 4.5 miles out. Toccoa Falls, 186 feet tall, needs only 0.2 miles of walking. Dogs are welcome nearly everywhere on this list.

Located at 34.4341°N, -83.1079°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lavonia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

57 of 57 gauged

3 of 57 waterfalls near Lavonia are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Low Cullasaja Falls Low Dry Falls Low Glen Falls Low Highlands Falls Low Satulah Falls Low Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Timpson Falls Roaring Great Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 95°F Sunny
Sat 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lavonia

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Estatoah Falls Roaring · 77 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Wilson Falls Roaring · 77 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Timpson Falls Roaring · 77 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 41st percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lavonia (11 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 Lavonia (37 waterfalls)

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

Isaqueena Falls waterfall

Isaqueena Falls

26.6 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
Sids Falls waterfall

Sids Falls

9.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

33.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

27.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 57 Waterfalls Near Lavonia

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
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

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

Sids Falls

9.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Bend Falls waterfall

Big Bend Falls

33.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
Kings Creek Falls waterfall CC

Kings Creek Falls

27.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Spoonauger Falls

28 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
Stekoa Falls waterfall CC

Stekoa Falls

6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

1.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

27.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

25.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Clearwater Falls

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

Highlands Falls

4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

44.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

2.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

1.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lavonia

Are there free waterfalls near Lavonia?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Lavonia, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lavonia?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Lavonia, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lavonia?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lavonia, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lavonia?

There are 40 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lavonia, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lavonia?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lavonia, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lavonia?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lavonia is Anna Ruby Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lavonia?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lavonia?

Yes, 54 waterfalls near Lavonia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lavonia?

The closest waterfall to Lavonia is Toccoa Falls, approximately 18.6 miles away.

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