Georgia's tallest waterfall at 729 feet, accessible via a strenuous staircase hike in the North Georgia Mountains.
$5 daily ParkPass (Georgia State Parks)
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Amicalola Falls is Georgia’s tallest waterfall at 729 feet, located within Amicalola Falls State Park near Dawsonville. The falls are accessed via a strenuous staircase hike that’s part of the Appalachian Trail approach. A Georgia State Parks ParkPass ($5 daily) is required for entry. No closure was reported at time of check. Spring and early summer provide the most impressive flow.
Spring and early summer offer the most dramatic flow, though the park operates year-round.
Strenuous staircase trail; limited parking available.
$5 daily ParkPass (Georgia State Parks)
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
We track 18 waterfalls in North Georgia Mountains.
gastateparks.org
Georgia State Parks official page and park operator site amicalolafallslodge.com/waterfall/, checked Sept 2026 — no closure found for the falls or main trail.
Checked September 2026.