Gordon County, Georgia
Waterfalls Near Calhoun, GA
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Calhoun. The nearest is Keown Falls, 11 miles northwest of town. Amicalola Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 465 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northwest of Calhoun. The list includes falls across the line in Alabama.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Calhoun at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Calhoun, Ranked by Distance
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Keown Falls
Keown Falls is the closest named waterfall to Calhoun, 11 miles to the northwest in Walker County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun.
- Rating
- 4.7 (116 Google reviews)
- Address
- Walker County, GA 30728 (GPS 34.6134, -85.0944)
- Known for
- overlook, salamanders, picnic areas, tough hike, snails
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Padgett Falls
Padgett Falls lies 28 miles east of Calhoun in Pickens County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Its own nearest town is Jasper.
- Rating
- 3.1 (24 Google reviews)
- Address
- Pickens County, GA 30143 (GPS 34.4523, -84.4677)
- Known for
- dogs, adventure, public, google maps, private property
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De Soto Falls
De Soto Falls lies 37 miles west of Calhoun in DeKalb County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Waterfall on the West Fork of the Little River & named after the Spanish explorer, Fernando de Soto.
- Rating
- 4.8 (568 Google reviews)
- Address
- DeKalb County, AL 35984 (GPS 34.5490, -85.5905)
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Little Falls
Little Falls lies 38 miles west of Calhoun in DeKalb County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Its own nearest town is Fort Payne.
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 Google reviews)
- Address
- DeKalb County, AL 35984 (GPS 34.5193, -85.6105)
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Hemlock Falls
Hemlock Falls lies 38 miles northwest of Calhoun in Dade County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Its own nearest town is Trenton.
- Rating
- 4.9 (22 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dade County, GA 30738 (GPS 34.8353, -85.4828)
- Known for
- stairs, hiking, waterfall
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Lula Falls
Lula Falls lies 38 miles northwest of Calhoun in Walker County, number 6 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Open during limited times, this popular, stunning waterfall is accessed by a steep hiking trail.
- Rating
- 4.5 (112 Google reviews)
- Address
- Walker County, GA 30738 (GPS 34.9329, -85.3719)
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Little River Falls
Little River Falls lies 39 miles west of Calhoun in DeKalb County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Water rushing over rocks into a deep pool, with swimming holes & an observation deck.
- Rating
- 4.8 (174 Google reviews)
- Address
- DeKalb County, AL 35973 (GPS 34.3951, -85.6269)
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Amicalola Falls
Amicalola Falls lies 41 miles east of Calhoun in Dawson County, number 8 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. This towering waterfall in Amicalola Falls State Park is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Georgia.
- Rating
- 4.9 (465 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dawson County, GA 30534 (GPS 34.5640, -84.2396)
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Hightower Falls
Hightower Falls lies 41 miles south of Calhoun in Polk County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Its own nearest town is Rockmart.
- Rating
- 2.8 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- Polk County, GA 30153 (GPS 33.9343, -85.1441)
- Known for
- weddings, private property, july, public, photos
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Subterranean waterfall
Subterranean waterfall lies 42 miles northwest of Calhoun in Hamilton County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Its own nearest town is Chattanooga.
- Rating
- 4.5 (32 Google reviews)
- Address
- Chattanooga, TN 37409
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Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls lies 42 miles northwest of Calhoun in Hamilton County, number 11 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Calhoun. 145-foot-tall underground waterfall inside a limestone cavern in Lookout Mountain.
- Rating
- 4.5 (5,406 Google reviews)
- Address
- Chattanooga, TN 37409
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Cochrans Falls
Cochrans Falls lies 42 miles east of Calhoun in Dawson County, number 12 of 12 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Calhoun. Its own nearest town is Dawsonville.
- Rating
- 4.2 (20 Google reviews)
- Address
- Dawson County, GA 30534 (GPS 34.5795, -84.2138)
Where the Waterfalls Are
By direction from Calhoun: 5 to the northwest, 3 to the east, 3 to the west, and 1 to the south. They are spread across DeKalb County (3), Walker County (2), Dawson County (2), Hamilton County (2), Pickens County (1), and Dade County (1). The average distance is 36.3 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Calhoun
Keown Falls (11 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Calhoun
Padgett Falls (28 mi)
Nearby Towns With Waterfalls
Waterfalls Near Calhoun: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Calhoun, GA?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Calhoun: 0 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Calhoun?
Keown Falls in Walker County is the closest, about 11 miles northwest of Calhoun.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Calhoun?
Amicalola Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 465 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Ruby Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Calhoun in?
DeKalb County (3), Walker County (2), Dawson County (2), Hamilton County (2), and Pickens County (1).
How does Calhoun compare with other Georgia towns?
Calhoun ranks 13th of the 16 Georgia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.