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Big Boy Falls

North Carolina · height not recorded · Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Big Boy 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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WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Big Boy Falls (this page)N
Great Blue Heron Falls0 miN
Island Slide Falls0 miN
Whitewater Branch Falls0 miN
Buckshot Falls0 miN
Raven Falls0 miN

Questions visitors ask about Big Boy 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 Boy Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Big Boy Falls is inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Big Boy Falls?

No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.

How far is Big Boy Falls from a major city?

Big Boy Falls is 8 miles from Cherokee (about 11 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

35.5940, -83.2674

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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