United States · Appalachians, Georgia
Toccoa Falls
Taller than Niagara despite its modest width, this free-falling curtain sits on the grounds of a small Christian college and is reached by a five-minute walk from the visitor center. A 1977 dam failure above the falls caused a flood that killed dozens on campus, a tragedy still marked by a memorial nearby.
Taller than Niagara despite its modest width, this free-falling curtain sits on the grounds of a small Christian college and is reached by a five-minute walk from the visitor center. A 1977 dam failure above the falls caused a flood that killed dozens on campus, a tragedy still marked by a memorial nearby.
Toccoa Falls drops 57 metres (187 ft) on the Toccoa Creek, inside Toccoa Falls College campus. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Toccoa. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Reliable year-round flow; spring and fall bring the mildest weather for the short walk in.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Reliable year-round flow; spring and fall bring the mildest weather for the short walk in.
Entry: Small campus entry fee ~$2 USD
Getting there
- Base townToccoa
- CountryUnited States
- RegionAppalachians, Georgia, North America
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
34.5875, -83.3078
Quick answers
How tall is Toccoa Falls?
Toccoa Falls drops 57 metres (187 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Toccoa Creek.
When is the best time to visit Toccoa Falls?
Peak flow is March to May and October. Reliable year-round flow; spring and fall bring the mildest weather for the short walk in.
What can you do at Toccoa Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Toccoa Falls?
The usual base is Toccoa. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Small campus entry fee ~$2 USD.
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