Mingo Falls
North Carolina · 120-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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85°F
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Today's daylight
Sunrise 6:27 AM · Sunset 8:31 PM · 14h 5m
Snapshot built 2d ago. Sources: NWS GSP.
Mingo Falls is a waterfall in Swain County, North Carolina. It drops roughly 120 feet. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mingo Falls (this page) | — | 120 ft | — | — | — |
| Buckshot Falls | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Fountain Branch Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Big Boy Falls | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Chasteen Creek Cascade | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Great Blue Heron Falls | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Mingo Falls
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How tall is Mingo Falls?
Mingo Falls is 120 feet (36.6 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Mingo Falls from a major city?
Mingo Falls is 3 miles from Cherokee (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.5318, -83.2749
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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