Waterfalls in North Carolina
North Carolina has 14 documented waterfalls in this guide, led by Whitewater Falls at 411 ft. 2 are roadside or near-roadside. They are ranked by documented height below.
By Reese Calder, Field Guide Editor · Updated
13 of 14 North Carolina waterfalls with mapped coordinates — click a marker to open its guide.
| # | Waterfall | State | Height | Type | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitewater Falls | North Carolina | 411 ft | Tiered | Short hike |
| 2 | Upper Whitewater Falls | North Carolina | 411 ft | Plunge | Short hike |
| 3 | Whitewater Falls (Upper) | North Carolina | 411 ft | Cascade | Short hike |
| 4 | Cullasaja Falls | North Carolina | 200 ft | Cascade | Roadside |
| 5 | Linville Falls | North Carolina | 150 ft | Tiered | Moderate hike |
| 6 | High Falls | North Carolina | 150 ft | Cascade | Moderate hike |
| 7 | Triple Falls | North Carolina | 125 ft | Tiered | Short hike |
| 8 | Bridal Veil Falls | North Carolina | 120 ft | Cascade | Moderate hike |
| 9 | Mingo Falls | North Carolina | 120 ft | Cascade | Short hike |
| 10 | Catawba Falls | North Carolina | 100 ft | Cascade | Moderate hike |
| 11 | Dry Falls | North Carolina | 75 ft | Plunge | Short hike |
| 12 | Crabtree Falls | North Carolina | 70 ft | Fan | Moderate hike |
| 13 | Hooker Falls | North Carolina | 14 ft | Block | Short hike |
| 14 | Glassmine Falls | North Carolina | — | Horsetail | Roadside |
See also the tallest waterfalls nationwide or browse by how hard they are to reach.