Rabun County, Georgia
Waterfalls Near Clayton, GA
Clayton has 49 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 7 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Stekoa Falls, 2.7 miles south of town. Dry Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 1,145 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Clayton. The list includes falls across the line in South Carolina and North Carolina.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Clayton at a Glance
30 Waterfalls Near Clayton, Ranked by Distance
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Stekoa Falls
Stekoa Falls is the closest named waterfall to Clayton, 2.7 miles to the south in Rabun County. It ranks 23rd for review count among waterfalls near Clayton.
- Rating
- 1.3 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rabun County, GA 30525 (GPS 34.8384, -83.3985)
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Timpson Falls
Timpson Falls lies 4.8 miles west of Clayton in Rabun County, number 2 of 30 by distance. It ranks 24th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton.
- Rating
- 4.8 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rabun County, GA 30525 (GPS 34.8870, -83.4846)
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Mud Creek Falls
Mud Creek Falls lies 8.2 miles northeast of Clayton in Rabun County, number 3 of 30 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Mountain City.
- Rating
- 4.9 (85 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sky Valley, GA 30537
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Estatoah Falls
Estatoah Falls lies 8.4 miles north of Clayton in Rabun County, number 4 of 30 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. This scenic waterfall on private property can been seen from spots alongs Georgia State Route 246.
- Rating
- 4.5 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sky Valley, GA 30537
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Dick's Creek Falls
Dick's Creek Falls lies 8.9 miles east of Clayton in Rabun County, number 5 of 30 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Mountain City.
- Rating
- 4.5 (36 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rabun County, GA 30525 (GPS 34.8676, -83.2451)
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls lies 9.6 miles south of Clayton in Rabun County, number 6 of 30 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton.
- Rating
- 4.7 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
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Sids Falls
Sids Falls lies 10.0 miles southeast of Clayton in Oconee County, number 7 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: approx. 55 ft. high; in Sumter National Forest on Shoulder Bone Branch 5 mi. SSE of Hog Mountain
- Address
- Oconee County, SC (GPS 34.7561, -83.3078)
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Holcomb Creek Falls
Holcomb Creek Falls lies 10 miles northeast of Clayton in Rabun County, number 8 of 30 by distance. It ranks 22nd for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Mountain City.
- Rating
- 4.4 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rabun County, GA 30537 (GPS 34.9816, -83.2657)
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Ammons Creek Falls
Ammons Creek Falls lies 11 miles northeast of Clayton in Rabun County, number 9 of 30 by distance. It ranks 27th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Mountain City.
- Rating
- 4.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rabun County, GA 30537 (GPS 34.9834, -83.2668)
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Darnell Falls
Darnell Falls lies 11 miles northeast of Clayton in Rabun County, number 10 of 30 by distance. Its own nearest town is Mountain City.
- Address
- Rabun County, GA 30537 (GPS 34.9832, -83.2660)
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Wilson Falls
Wilson Falls lies 12 miles west of Clayton in Habersham County, number 11 of 30 by distance. USGS notes: located at the head of the Right Fork Soque River, 2 mi W of Lake Burton
- Address
- Habersham County, GA (GPS 34.8181, -83.5952)
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Hemlock Falls
Hemlock Falls lies 12 miles west of Clayton in Towns County, number 12 of 30 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Hiawassee.
- Rating
- 4.9 (69 Google reviews)
- Address
- Towns County, GA 30523 (GPS 34.8526, -83.6109)
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Glen Falls
Glen Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Clayton in Macon County, number 13 of 30 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Franklin.
- Rating
- 4.9 (126 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28741 (GPS 35.0309, -83.2387)
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Satulah Falls
Satulah Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Clayton in Macon County, number 14 of 30 by distance. It ranks 20th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Franklin.
- Rating
- 3.7 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28741 (GPS 35.0311, -83.1986)
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Dry Falls
Dry Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Clayton in Macon County, number 15 of 30 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Picturesque cascade with a path under the rocks that offers a unique, reverse view of the waterfall.
- Rating
- 4.9 (1,145 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28741 (GPS 35.0685, -83.2390)
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Clayton in Macon County, number 16 of 30 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Scenic cascade with a walking path under the rocks that offers a reverse view of the waterfall.
- Rating
- 4.6 (407 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28741 (GPS 35.0718, -83.2295)
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Quarry Falls
Quarry Falls lies 17 miles northeast of Clayton in Macon County, number 17 of 30 by distance. It ranks 18th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Franklin.
- Rating
- 4.5 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28741 (GPS 35.0926, -83.2673)
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Isaqueena Falls
Isaqueena Falls lies 17 miles east of Clayton in Oconee County, number 18 of 30 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Tranquil spot featuring a cascading waterfall with an observation deck & hiking trails.
- Rating
- 4.7 (230 Google reviews)
- Address
- Oconee County, SC 29691 (GPS 34.8062, -83.1210)
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Big Bend Falls
Big Bend Falls lies 17 miles east of Clayton in Rabun County, number 19 of 30 by distance. It ranks 19th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Mountain City.
- Rating
- 4.7 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rabun County, GA 29664 (GPS 34.9531, -83.1188)
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Kings Creek Falls
Kings Creek Falls lies 18 miles east of Clayton in Oconee County, number 20 of 30 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Walhalla.
- Rating
- 4.9 (68 Google reviews)
- Address
- Oconee County, SC 29664 (GPS 34.9662, -83.1113)
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Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls lies 18 miles east of Clayton in Oconee County, number 21 of 30 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. USGS notes: Located on an unnamed stream which flows into Tamassee Creek, 1.6 km (1 mi) E of Oconee State Park and 6.4 km (4 mi) W of the community of Tamassee.
- Rating
- 4.4 (35 Google reviews)
- Address
- Oconee County, SC 29691 (GPS 34.8795, -83.0907)
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Spoonauger Falls
Spoonauger Falls lies 18 miles east of Clayton in Oconee County, number 22 of 30 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Walhalla.
- Rating
- 4.8 (23 Google reviews)
- Address
- Oconee County, SC 29664 (GPS 34.9745, -83.1096)
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Cullasaja Falls
Cullasaja Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Clayton in Macon County, number 23 of 30 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. National forest waterfall cascading through a gorge from 250 ft., with a roadside viewpoint & trail.
- Rating
- 4.7 (170 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28741 (GPS 35.1170, -83.2700)
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Highlands Falls
Highlands Falls lies 18 miles northeast of Clayton in Macon County, number 24 of 30 by distance. It ranks 26th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Franklin.
- Rating
- 3.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28741 (GPS 35.0703, -83.1742)
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Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Clayton in White County, number 25 of 30 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Clayton. Picturesque waterfall with a visitor's center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park.
- Rating
- 4.8 (1,559 Google reviews)
- Address
- White County, GA 30571 (GPS 34.7634, -83.7121)
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Toccoa Falls
Toccoa Falls lies 20 miles south of Clayton in Stephens County, number 26 of 30 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Toccoa.
- Rating
- 4.6 (233 Google reviews)
- Address
- Toccoa Falls, GA 30577
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Berties Falls
Berties Falls lies 21 miles northwest of Clayton in Macon County, number 27 of 30 by distance. It ranks 25th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Franklin.
- Rating
- 4.4 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28734 (GPS 35.1540, -83.5756)
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Horsetrough Falls
Horsetrough Falls lies 23 miles west of Clayton in Union County, number 28 of 30 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Hiawassee.
- Rating
- 4.6 (47 Google reviews)
- Address
- Union County, GA 30512 (GPS 34.7951, -83.7882)
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Burningtown Falls
Burningtown Falls lies 23 miles north of Clayton in Macon County, number 29 of 30 by distance. It ranks 21st for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Its own nearest town is Franklin.
- Rating
- 3.6 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Macon County, NC 28734 (GPS 35.2072, -83.4981)
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 24 miles northeast of Clayton in Jackson County, number 30 of 30 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Clayton. Upper section of a cascading 811-ft. waterfall with a white appearance & a 1.6-mi. hiking trail.
- Rating
- 4.8 (81 Google reviews)
- Address
- Jackson County, NC 28717 (GPS 35.0359, -83.0176)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Clayton sits in or near the Northeast Georgia Mountains area of Georgia. Rabun County, in the state's northeast corner, has more waterfalls than any other Georgia county, scattered through the Chattahoochee National Forest around Clayton and Mountain City. Mud Creek Falls is among the highest-rated here. Nearby White County is home to Anna Ruby Falls, a double waterfall reached by driving through Unicoi State Park to a visitor center, and Dukes Creek Falls, where a trail with views of Mount Yonah descends to a viewing platform. To the east, Toccoa Falls in Stephens County drops off the edge of the Blue Ridge onto the Piedmont, while Hemlock Falls in Towns County is a quieter forest cascade. Read the Georgia waterfall guide.
By direction from Clayton: 26 to the northeast, 8 to the east, 6 to the west, 3 to the south, 2 to the north, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Jackson County (11), Rabun County (10), Macon County (9), Oconee County (7), Union County (3), and Transylvania County (3). The average distance is 19.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Clayton
Stekoa Falls (2.7 mi), Timpson Falls (4.8 mi), Mud Creek Falls (8.2 mi), Estatoah Falls (8.4 mi), Dick's Creek Falls (8.9 mi), Cascade Falls (9.6 mi), Sids Falls (10.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Clayton
Holcomb Creek Falls (10 mi), Ammons Creek Falls (11 mi), Darnell Falls (11 mi), Wilson Falls (12 mi), Hemlock Falls (12 mi), Glen Falls (14 mi), Satulah Falls (16 mi), Dry Falls (16 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (17 mi), Quarry Falls (17 mi), Isaqueena Falls (17 mi), Big Bend Falls (17 mi), Kings Creek Falls (18 mi), Hidden Falls (18 mi), Spoonauger Falls (18 mi), Cullasaja Falls (18 mi), Highlands Falls (18 mi), Anna Ruby Falls (19 mi), Toccoa Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Clayton
Berties Falls (21 mi), Horsetrough Falls (23 mi), Burningtown Falls (23 mi), Upper Falls (24 mi), Corbin Creek Falls (25 mi), Haynes Falls (25 mi), Lower Falls (25 mi), Dukes Creek Falls (25 mi), Onion Falls (26 mi), Thurston Hatcher Falls (26 mi), High Falls (26 mi), Fairfield Falls (27 mi), Twin Falls (27 mi), Maidenhair Falls (27 mi), High Falls (28 mi), Betsy Falls (28 mi), Onion Cliff Falls (28 mi), Windy Falls (29 mi), Rainbow Falls (29 mi), Helton Creek Falls (29 mi), Clearwater Falls (30 mi), Schoolhouse Falls (30 mi), Slatten Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Clayton: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Clayton, GA?
49 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Clayton: 7 within 10 miles, 19 10 to 20 miles, 23 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Clayton?
Stekoa Falls in Rabun County is the closest, about 2.7 miles south of Clayton.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Clayton?
Dry Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 1,145 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Anna Ruby Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Clayton in?
Jackson County (11), Rabun County (10), Macon County (9), Oconee County (7), and Union County (3).
How does Clayton compare with other Georgia towns?
Clayton ranks 2nd of the 16 Georgia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.