Cascade · North Carolina
At 200 ft, Cullasaja Falls is one of the taller waterfalls in North Carolina — a cascade waterfall worth seeking out.
The falls are fed by Cullasaja River. You'll find it in Macon, North Carolina. It is protected within Nantahala National Forest (USFS).
This is a roadside waterfall: visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet. Base a visit out of Highlands, the closest town.
Trail details are compiled from the managing agency and trail databases. Conditions, closures, and required permits change — confirm with the land manager before you go.
● waterfall · 35.1164, -83.2695 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Cullasaja Falls has a documented drop of 200 ft (61 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Cullasaja Falls is in Macon, North Carolina, on Cullasaja River, on land managed by Nantahala National Forest (USFS).
Cullasaja Falls is roadside — visible from a road, parking area, or a walk of a few hundred feet.
Name and coordinates from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS); height, access, and seasonal notes compiled from the sources above. Reported heights vary by measurement method — see our methodology. Conditions and access change; always check the managing agency’s current page before visiting, and follow Leave No Trace principles.