The best hidden gem waterfalls in Georgia are Hemlock Falls, Hemlock Falls, Timpson Falls and 3 more. Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
See every waterfall on the Georgia waterfalls page or the Georgia waterfall map, or browse by town: Hiawassee, Trenton, Clayton, Mountain City.
How we picked: We took the 6 publicly accessible Georgia waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
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1. Hemlock Falls
Hemlock Falls near Hiawassee takes the top spot, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 69 reviews.
Towns County, GA 30523 (GPS 34.8526, -83.6109)
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 69 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 326 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Hiawassee, about 11 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Wilson Falls, about 2.5 miles to the south.
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2. Hemlock Falls
Hemlock Falls, near Trenton, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 22 reviews. Visitors come here for stairs, hiking, and waterfall.
Dade County, GA 30738 (GPS 34.8353, -85.4828)
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Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 22 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 151 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "stairs", "hiking", and "waterfall". The nearest town is Trenton, about 2.9 miles to the northwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Little Falls, about 9.0 miles to the west.
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3. Timpson Falls
Timpson Falls, near Clayton, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
Rabun County, GA 30525 (GPS 34.8870, -83.4846)
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 6 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 26 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Clayton, about 4.8 miles to the east. The nearest other named waterfall is Stekoa Falls, about 5.9 miles to the southeast.
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4. Big Bend Falls
Big Bend Falls near Mountain City rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews.
Rabun County, GA 29664 (GPS 34.9531, -83.1188)
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 12 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 58 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Mountain City, about 15 miles to the west. The nearest other named waterfall is Kings Creek Falls, about 1.0 miles to the northeast.
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5. Cascade Falls
Head to Cascade Falls near Clayton, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 reviews.
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 14 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 22 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Clayton, about 9.6 miles to the north. The nearest other named waterfall is Sids Falls, about 4.7 miles to the east.
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6. Horsetrough Falls
Horsetrough Falls near Hiawassee is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 47 reviews.
Union County, GA 30512 (GPS 34.7951, -83.7882)
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Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 47 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 114 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Hiawassee, about 11 miles to the north. The nearest other named waterfall is Anna Ruby Falls, about 4.8 miles to the southeast.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hidden gem waterfall in Georgia?
Hemlock Falls tops our 2026 list. Visitors rate it 4.9 stars across 69 Google reviews. It is near Hiawassee in Towns County.
How many hidden gem waterfalls are in Georgia?
6 of the 36 waterfalls we track in Georgia qualify. This page ranks the top 6; every waterfall in the state is on the Georgia waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We took the 6 publicly accessible Georgia waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
Which counties are they in?
The 6 on this list are in Towns County, Dade County, Rabun County, and Union County.
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