Upper Creek Falls
North Carolina · 98-foot drop · Pisgah National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15
Upper Creek Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. It drops roughly 98 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Creek Falls (this page) | — | 98 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Steels Creek Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Newt Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Zig Zag Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Skidder Falls | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Rip Breeches Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Upper Creek Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Upper Creek Falls?
Upper Creek Falls is 98 feet (30 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
Is Upper Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Upper Creek Falls is inside Pisgah 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 Upper Creek Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Pisgah 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 Upper Creek Falls?
No entrance fee. Pisgah National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Upper Creek Falls from a major city?
Upper Creek Falls is 7 miles from Linville (about 11 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.9604, -81.8635
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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