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Upper Dark Prong Falls

North Carolina · height not recorded · Pisgah National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15

Upper Dark Prong Falls, a waterfall in North Carolina
Photo: bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Upper Dark Prong 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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Upper Dark Prong Falls (this page)YFree
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Questions visitors ask about Upper Dark Prong Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Upper Dark Prong Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Upper Dark Prong 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 Dark Prong 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 Dark Prong Falls?

No entrance fee. Pisgah National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is Upper Dark Prong Falls from a major city?

Upper Dark Prong Falls is 9 miles from Brevard (about 13 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

35.3317, -82.8575

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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