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
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.
⚠️ Verify before you go. Conditions, fees, reservations, and access can change — confirm details with the official link before visiting. Last verified: September 2026