Waterfalls around Atlanta at a glance
There are 132 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Atlanta. The nearest is Anneewakee Falls, about 17 mi WSW in a straight line, a 10 ft drop. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 107 of the 132. The radius reaches into 5 states, led by Georgia (72), South Carolina (33) and Alabama (18).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Atlanta | 0 |
| 25 miles of Atlanta | 3 |
| 50 miles of Atlanta | 8 |
| 100 miles of Atlanta | 132 |
Well-known falls within reach of Atlanta
Amicalola Falls (57 miN), Raven Cliff Falls (75 miNNE), Anna Ruby Falls (80 miNNE), Toccoa Falls (83 miNE), Little River Falls (84 miWNW), Grace's High Falls (85 miWNW), Minnehaha Falls (86 miNE) and Hemlock Falls (88 miNNE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Georgia, waterfalls in Alabama.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Atlanta
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anneewakee Falls | 17 mi WSW | 10 ft | Georgia |
| Vickery Creek Falls | 18 mi N | not recorded | Georgia |
| Water Wheel | 20 mi NE | not recorded | Georgia |
| Wildcat Falls | 26 mi NW | 1 ft | Georgia |
| Allatoona Falls | 28 mi NNW | 20 ft | Georgia |
| High Shoals Falls | 33 mi WNW | not recorded | Georgia |
| Hightower Falls | 45 mi WNW | not recorded | Polk County, Georgia |
| Padgett Falls | 49 mi N | not recorded | Pickens County, Georgia |
| Waterfall #4 | 53 mi N | not recorded | Georgia |
| Fall Creek Waterfall | 53 mi N | not recorded | Georgia |
| Etowah Falls | 54 mi NNE | not recorded | Georgia |
| Amicalola Falls | 57 mi N | not recorded | Dawson County, Georgia |
| Cochrans Falls | 58 mi N | not recorded | Dawson County, Georgia |
| Clay Creek Falls | 58 mi NNE | not recorded | Lumpkin County, Georgia |
| Black Falls | 63 mi NNE | not recorded | Lumpkin County, Georgia |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Atlanta
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 11 of the 132 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toccoa Falls | 186 ft | 83 mi NE |
| Big Lost Falls | 164 ft | 96 mi N |
| Panther Creek Falls | 131 ft | 86 mi NE |
| Hemlock Falls | 89 ft | 98 mi NW |
| Cherokee Falls | 59 ft | 98 mi NW |
| Keown Falls North 35 | 30 ft | 72 mi NW |
| Allatoona Falls | 20 ft | 28 mi NNW |
| Riley Moore Falls | 12 ft | 97 mi NE |
| Anneewakee Falls | 10 ft | 17 mi WSW |
| Blue Hole Falls | 8 ft | 98 mi NE |
Counties with the most falls near Atlanta
DeKalb County, AL (5), Lumpkin County, GA (4), Union County, GA (4), Fannin County, GA (3) and Rabun County, GA (3). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Chattanooga, Greenville, Brevard, Birmingham, Huntsville.