A seasonal waterfall of roughly 65 feet in Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama's largest state park, near Pelham. It flows best after rain and is reached by a short but steep descent into the gorge.
At 65 ft, it stands above roughly 50% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Peavine Falls sits on Peavine Branch. You'll find it in Shelby, Alabama. It is protected within Alabama State Parks / Oak Mountain State Park.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.5 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Pelham, the closest town.
When to go: winter-spring. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
