Whitewater Falls, Nantahala National Forest
Forest
Why pick this one
Whitewater Falls offers an 811-foot waterfall, a wheelchair-accessible quarter-mile paved overlook walkway, and dawn-to-dusk access year-round.
Best for
- Viewing one of the tallest waterfalls in the eastern United States
- Wheelchair-accessible waterfall sightseeing
- Short scenic walks to waterfall overlooks
- Picnicking near Upper Whitewater Falls
- Hiking toward the Whitewater River and Foothills Trail
- River swimming and relaxing on large rocks
Look elsewhere if
- Camping, because camping is not permitted
- Visitors unable to manage steep, slippery, or treacherous trails to the river and falls
- Visitors seeking a fully accessible route to the lower river area
Specialties
- Upper Whitewater Falls viewing
- Wheelchair-accessible paved overlook walkway
- Foothills Trail access
- Whitewater River swimming and recreation
What makes them different
- The waterfall falls 811 feet, making it the highest waterfall east of the Rockies
- A paved quarter-mile walkway to the upper overlook is wheelchair accessible
- The parking area includes picnic tables and restrooms
- Open from dawn until dusk year-round
- Vehicle fee is $2 for vehicles with seven passengers or fewer on an honor system
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
Services
- Waterfall sightseeing
- Hiking
- Scenic overlooks
- Picnicking
- River recreation