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

57 waterfalls near Lavonia have live flow data 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 Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clay Creek Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low 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 Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High 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 2 hours 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 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Betsy Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Onion Cliff Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Onion Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th 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

Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

11 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Maidenhair Falls

46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Timpson Falls

33.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

39.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

46.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Slatten Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

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

Cullasaja Falls

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

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

Toxaway Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

33.7 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 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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