A 70-foot waterfall in Sumter National Forest with a 1-mile moderate hike and no day-use fee.
No day-use fee documented for this trailhead
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Open all year per USFS description.
King Creek Falls is a 70-foot waterfall accessible via a 1-mile moderate hike in Sumter National Forest near Mountain Rest. There is no day-use fee for this trailhead, making it a budget-friendly option for waterfall seekers.
The trail is maintained year-round by the U.S. Forest Service and is open all seasons. Dogs are welcome. The waterfall is part of the Chattooga watershed, a scenic and ecologically significant area within the Andrew Pickens Ranger District.
Be aware that the parking area and trail have no cellular service, so plan accordingly if you rely on a phone for navigation or emergencies. The moderate difficulty and short round-trip distance make this an accessible destination for hikers with some experience but without requiring a full-day commitment.
Year-round; the U.S. Forest Service maintains this trail all year.
If you need reliable cell service; the parking area and trail have no cellular coverage.
No day-use fee documented for this trailhead
Via a 1-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
We track 7 waterfalls in Sumter National Forest.
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Checked fs.usda.gov King Creek Falls recreation page (2026-09-04); cross-referenced via sctrails.net (~1.0 mi RT) while the USFS page describes several connector-trail combinations totaling roughly 0.8-1.8 mi depending on route chosen — noted. Closure check: no closures affecting this trail among current alerts (unrelated road/bridge closures listed elsewhere in the forest). USFS notes no cellular service at the parking area or along the trail.
Checked September 2026.