Minnehaha Falls
Georgia · height not recorded · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Sunrise 6:40 AM · Sunset 8:40 PM · 13h 59m
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Minnehaha Falls is a waterfall in Georgia. 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.
Minnehaha Falls is in Georgia. It drops along Falls Creek. The falls are inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The base sits at roughly 1,942 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 8 minutes from Tallulah Falls. A trail — Minnehaha — runs within 30 meters of the marked location. This is one of the more frequently visited falls in the state by our popularity model. Source records come from OpenStreetMap.
Entry is free. Dogs on leash are welcome on the access trail.
Minnehaha Falls is a series of cascades located on Falls Creek in Rabun County, Georgia. The waterfalls descend about 100 feet over a stepped rock formation. The falls are near Lake Rabun, within the boundaries of the Chattooga River Ranger District of the Chattahoochee National Forest.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| L'Eau d'Or Falls | 5 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Tempesta Falls | 5 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Hurricane Falls | 5 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Caledonia Cascade | 5 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Oceana Falls | 5 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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Questions visitors ask about Minnehaha Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Minnehaha Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Minnehaha Falls is inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. 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 Minnehaha Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest 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 Minnehaha Falls?
No entrance fee. Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Minnehaha Falls from a major city?
Minnehaha Falls is 5 miles from Tallulah Falls (about 8 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
34.7472, -83.4802
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnehaha_Falls_(Georgia)
Wikidata (Q6868077)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6868077
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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