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Waterfalls in North Carolina

495 waterfalls in North Carolina across 34 counties, from the USGS dataset; 441 with a measured height. The tallest is Laurel Falls at 475 ft. All US waterfalls.

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State: North Carolina 47

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Betseys Rock Falls

Wilkes County, North Carolina
Tiered
240 fttotal height
  • On North Prong Lewis Fork
  • 10 mi from West Jefferson
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Big Falls

Transylvania County, North Carolina
Tiered
240 fttotal height
  • On Toxaway River
  • 14 mi from Brevard
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Cascade Falls

Wilkes County, North Carolina
Tiered
240 fttotal height
  • On Fall Creek
  • 11 mi from West Jefferson
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Flat Creek Falls

Jackson County, North Carolina
Tiered
240 fttotal height
  • Tallest drop 75 ft
  • On Flat Creek
  • 10 mi from Cullowhee
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Lovelace Creek Falls

Wilkes County, North Carolina
Tiered
240 fttotal height
  • On Lovelace Creek
  • 6 mi from Sparta
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Onion Falls

Jackson County, North Carolina
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240 fttotal height
  • On West Fork Tuckasegee River
  • 8 mi from Cullowhee
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Roten Creek Falls

Wilkes County, North Carolina
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240 fttotal height
  • On Roten Creek
  • 9 mi from Jefferson
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Glen Falls

Macon County, North Carolina
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215 fttotal height
  • Tallest drop 70 ft
  • On East Fork Overflow Creek
  • 11 mi from Mountain City
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Middle Middle Creek Falls

Macon County, North Carolina
Tiered
215 fttotal height
  • Tallest drop 75 ft
  • On Middle Creek
  • 7 mi from Mountain City
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Rough Branch Falls

Jackson County, North Carolina
215 fttotal height
  • On Rough Branch
  • 6 mi from Maggie Valley
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Alarka Falls

Swain County, North Carolina
Tiered
210 fttotal height
  • On Alarka Creek
  • 8 mi from Bryson City
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Bird Falls

Swain County, North Carolina
200 fttotal height
  • On Bird Falls Branch
  • 9 mi from Bryson City
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Clear Creek Falls

Macon County, North Carolina
Cascade
200 fttotal height
  • On Clear Creek
  • 13 mi from Mountain City
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Flat Creek Falls

Transylvania County, North Carolina
Tiered
200 fttotal height
  • 2 drops
  • On Flat Creek
  • 11 mi from Brevard
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Flat Creek Falls

Swain County, North Carolina
Tiered
200 fttotal height
  • On Flat Creek
  • 5 mi from Maggie Valley
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Gunter Fork Falls

Haywood County, North Carolina
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200 fttotal height
  • Tallest drop 25 ft · 3 drops
  • On Gunter Fork
  • 12 mi from Cove Creek
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Leland Falls

Henderson County, North Carolina
Tiered
200 fttotal height
  • On Leland Creek
  • 6 mi from East Flat Rock
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Little Beartrap Branch Falls

Haywood County, North Carolina
Tiered
200 fttotal height
  • On Little Beartrap Branch
  • 8 mi from Hazelwood
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Little River Falls

Burke County, North Carolina
Tiered
200 fttotal height
  • On Little River
  • 7 mi from Salem
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Long Hope Falls

Ashe County, North Carolina
Tiered
200 fttotal height
  • 2 drops
  • On Long Hope Creek
  • 8 mi from West Jefferson
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Woodfin Cascades

Jackson County, North Carolina
Horsetail
200 fttotal height
  • On Woodfin Creek
  • 5 mi from Maggie Valley
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Tumblin’ Fun Falls

Transylvania County, North Carolina
Tiered
185 fttotal height
  • Tallest drop 50 ft · 12 drops
  • On Gumbottom Creek
  • 19 mi from Brevard
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Betsy Falls

Jackson County, North Carolina
180 fttotal height
  • On Betsy Branch
  • 7 mi from Cullowhee
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High Falls

Clay County, North Carolina
Tiered
180 fttotal height
  • Tallest drop 165 ft · 2 drops
  • On Beech Creek
  • 11 mi from Mountain City