Big Bear Falls
North Carolina · height not recorded · South Mountains State Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Big Bear Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| High Shoals Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper High Shoals Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Little River Falls | 1 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Beautimos Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Black Mountain Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Big Bear Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Big Bear Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Big Bear Falls is inside South Mountains State Park. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Big Bear Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (South Mountains State Park permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Big Bear Falls?
No entrance fee. South Mountains State Park is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Big Bear Falls from a major city?
Big Bear Falls is 6 miles from Casar (about 9 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.6035, -81.6376
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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