Lumpkin County, Georgia

Waterfalls Near Dahlonega, GA

There are 18 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Dahlonega, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Cane Creek Falls is the closest at 2.1 miles to the northwest. Amicalola Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 465 Google reviews).

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Anna Ruby Falls in White County, Georgia
Pictured: Anna Ruby Falls, GA

Best Waterfalls Near Dahlonega at a Glance

Photo of Anna Ruby Falls near Cleveland, GA
Most visited

Anna Ruby Falls

1,559 Google reviews, the most near Dahlonega.

Photo of DeSoto Falls, a waterfall 0.4 miles from High Water Falls
Pictured: nearby DeSoto Falls (0.4 mi)
With recorded history

High Water Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

18 Waterfalls Near Dahlonega, Ranked by Distance

  1. Cane Creek Falls

    Dahlonega, GA · Lumpkin County · 2.1 mi northwest of Dahlonega
    3.1 (82 reviews)

    Cane Creek Falls is the closest named waterfall to Dahlonega, 2.1 miles to the northwest in Lumpkin County. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega.

    Rating
    3.1 (82 Google reviews)
    Address
    Dahlonega, GA 30533
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  2. Clay Creek Falls

    Dahlonega, GA · Lumpkin County · 2.1 mi west of Dahlonega
    2.6 (27 reviews)

    Clay Creek Falls lies 2.1 miles west of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, number 2 of 18 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega.

    Rating
    2.6 (27 Google reviews)
    Address
    Lumpkin County, GA 30533 (GPS 34.5376, -84.0221)
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  3. Black Falls

    Dahlonega, GA · Lumpkin County · 9.3 mi northwest of Dahlonega
    3.6 (20 reviews)

    Black Falls lies 9.3 miles northwest of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, number 3 of 18 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega.

    Rating
    3.6 (20 Google reviews)
    Address
    Lumpkin County, GA 30533 (GPS 34.6231, -84.1057)
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  4. DeSoto Falls

    Blairsville, GA · Lumpkin County · 13 mi north of Dahlonega
    4.6 (215 reviews)

    DeSoto Falls lies 13 miles north of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, number 4 of 18 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. Tall waterfall in DeSoto State Park popular with visitors with a paved pathway & picnic area.

    Rating
    4.6 (215 Google reviews)
    Address
    Lumpkin County, GA 30528 (GPS 34.7170, -83.9194)
    Known for
    creek, upper falls, easy hike, lower falls, well maintained trail
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  5. Cochrans Falls

    Dawsonville, GA · Dawson County · 13 mi west of Dahlonega
    4.2 (20 reviews)

    Cochrans Falls lies 13 miles west of Dahlonega in Dawson County, number 5 of 18 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. Its own nearest town is Dawsonville.

    Rating
    4.2 (20 Google reviews)
    Address
    Dawson County, GA 30534 (GPS 34.5795, -84.2138)
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  6. High Water Falls

    Blairsville, GA · Lumpkin County · 14 mi north of Dahlonega

    High Water Falls lies 14 miles north of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, number 6 of 18 by distance. USGS notes: approx. 500 ft. high; in Chattahoochee National Forest, a series of falls on an unnamed tributary of Frogtown Creek, 0.8 mi. SSE of Neels Gap

    Address
    Lumpkin County, GA (GPS 34.7233, -83.9202)
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  7. Amicalola Falls

    Dawsonville, GA · Dawson County · 15 mi west of Dahlonega
    4.9 (465 reviews)

    Amicalola Falls lies 15 miles west of Dahlonega in Dawson County, number 7 of 18 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. 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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  8. Nottely Falls

    Blairsville, GA · Union County · 15 mi north of Dahlonega
    4.0 (8 reviews)

    Nottely Falls lies 15 miles north of Dahlonega in Union County, number 8 of 18 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. Its own nearest town is Blairsville.

    Rating
    4.0 (8 Google reviews)
    Address
    Union County, GA 30512 (GPS 34.7426, -83.9207)
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  9. High Falls

    Blue Ridge, GA · Fannin County · 15 mi northwest of Dahlonega
    2.7 (12 reviews)

    High Falls lies 15 miles northwest of Dahlonega in Fannin County, number 9 of 18 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. Its own nearest town is Blue Ridge.

    Rating
    2.7 (12 Google reviews)
    Address
    Fannin County, GA 30572 (GPS 34.7126, -84.1391)
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  10. Noontootla Falls

    Blue Ridge, GA · Fannin County · 16 mi northwest of Dahlonega
    4.4 (30 reviews)

    Noontootla Falls lies 16 miles northwest of Dahlonega in Fannin County, number 10 of 18 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. Its own nearest town is Blue Ridge.

    Rating
    4.4 (30 Google reviews)
    Address
    Fannin County, GA 30513 (GPS 34.6859, -84.1938)
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  11. Helton Creek Falls

    Blairsville, GA · Union County · 16 mi north of Dahlonega
    4.7 (458 reviews)

    Helton Creek Falls lies 16 miles north of Dahlonega in Union County, number 11 of 18 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. Scenic double waterfalls in Chattahoochee National Forest with a short, kid-friendly hiking trail.

    Rating
    4.7 (458 Google reviews)
    Address
    Union County, GA 30512 (GPS 34.7526, -83.8957)
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  12. Dukes Creek Falls

    Cleveland, GA · White County · 16 mi northeast of Dahlonega
    4.8 (449 reviews)

    Dukes Creek Falls lies 16 miles northeast of Dahlonega in White County, number 12 of 18 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform.

    Rating
    4.8 (449 Google reviews)
    Address
    White County, GA 30528 (GPS 34.7020, -83.7913)
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  13. Sea Creek Falls

    Blairsville, GA · Fannin County · 18 mi north of Dahlonega
    4.7 (137 reviews)

    Sea Creek Falls lies 18 miles north of Dahlonega in Fannin County, number 13 of 18 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. Its own nearest town is Blairsville.

    Rating
    4.7 (137 Google reviews)
    Address
    Fannin County, GA 30572 (GPS 34.7701, -84.0946)
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  14. Horsetrough Falls

    Hiawassee, GA · Union County · 21 mi northeast of Dahlonega
    4.6 (47 reviews)

    Horsetrough Falls lies 21 miles northeast of Dahlonega in Union County, number 14 of 18 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. 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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  15. Anna Ruby Falls

    Cleveland, GA · White County · 22 mi northeast of Dahlonega
    4.8 (1,559 reviews)

    Anna Ruby Falls lies 22 miles northeast of Dahlonega in White County, number 15 of 18 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Dahlonega. 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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  16. Haynes Falls

    Hiawassee, GA · Union County · 27 mi north of Dahlonega
    1.2 (9 reviews)

    Haynes Falls lies 27 miles north of Dahlonega in Union County, number 16 of 18 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. Its own nearest town is Hiawassee.

    Rating
    1.2 (9 Google reviews)
    Address
    Union County, GA 30582 (GPS 34.9026, -83.8366)
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  17. Padgett Falls

    Jasper, GA · Pickens County · 28 mi west of Dahlonega
    3.1 (24 reviews)

    Padgett Falls lies 28 miles west of Dahlonega in Pickens County, number 17 of 18 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Dahlonega. 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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  18. Wilson Falls

    Clayton, GA · Habersham County · 30 mi northeast of Dahlonega

    Wilson Falls lies 30 miles northeast of Dahlonega in Habersham County, number 18 of 18 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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Where the Waterfalls Are

Dahlonega sits in or near the North Georgia Blue Ridge area of Georgia. West of Rabun, the Blue Ridge spreads across Lumpkin, Union, Fannin and Dawson counties, where the Appalachian Trail begins its northbound run. Amicalola Falls, in the state park of the same name in Dawson County, is often described as the tallest waterfall in Georgia and is counted among the state's Seven Natural Wonders. Helton Creek Falls in Union County is a short, family-friendly walk to two drops, and DeSoto Falls in Lumpkin County has upper and lower falls along a forest trail. Sea Creek Falls in Fannin County is a small cascade reached by a short walk, and USGS records a long series of falls on a Frogtown Creek tributary near Neels Gap. Read the Georgia waterfall guide.

By direction from Dahlonega: 6 to the north, 4 to the northeast, 4 to the west, and 4 to the northwest. They are spread across Lumpkin County (5), Union County (4), Fannin County (3), Dawson County (2), White County (2), and Pickens County (1). The average distance is 16.3 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Dahlonega

Cane Creek Falls (2.1 mi), Clay Creek Falls (2.1 mi), Black Falls (9.3 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Dahlonega

DeSoto Falls (13 mi), Cochrans Falls (13 mi), High Water Falls (14 mi), Amicalola Falls (15 mi), Nottely Falls (15 mi), High Falls (15 mi), Noontootla Falls (16 mi), Helton Creek Falls (16 mi), Dukes Creek Falls (16 mi), Sea Creek Falls (18 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Dahlonega

Horsetrough Falls (21 mi), Anna Ruby Falls (22 mi), Haynes Falls (27 mi), Padgett Falls (28 mi), Wilson Falls (30 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Dahlonega: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Dahlonega, GA?

18 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Dahlonega: 3 within 10 miles, 10 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Dahlonega?

Cane Creek Falls in Lumpkin County is the closest, about 2.1 miles northwest of Dahlonega.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Dahlonega?

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 Anna Ruby Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Dahlonega in?

Lumpkin County (5), Union County (4), Fannin County (3), Dawson County (2), and White County (2).

How does Dahlonega compare with other Georgia towns?

Dahlonega ranks 8th of the 16 Georgia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.