Natural swimming hole
Blue Hole Falls - High Shoals Creek
Waterfall · Georgia
About this swimming hole
A 20-foot waterfall dropping cleanly into a deep, clear pool on High Shoals Creek - and swimming and wading below the falls is explicitly allowed. The lush cove forest hike passes prime backcountry campsites. It's one of North Georgia's prettiest sanctioned waterfall swims.
Good to know
| Water type | Waterfall |
|---|---|
| Depth | deep clear pool |
| Best season | May-September |
| Fees | Free |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Daylight hours |
| Parking | Pullout on gravel road; creek crossing to reach |
| County | Towns County |
| Nearest town | Hiawassee |
| Safety notes | No lifeguard; do not climb on falls; rough access road |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Blue Hole Falls - High Shoals Creek?
Swimming at Blue Hole Falls - High Shoals Creek is officially discouraged — No lifeguard; do not climb on falls; rough access road. If you go anyway, check current conditions locally and never swim alone.
Does Blue Hole Falls - High Shoals Creek require reservations?
No reservations are required at Blue Hole Falls - High Shoals Creek based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Blue Hole Falls - High Shoals Creek?
Reported fee info: Free. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Blue Hole Falls - High Shoals Creek?
The best season is typically May-September.