Yellow Creek Falls
North Carolina · 26-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Yellow Creek Falls is a waterfall in North Carolina. It drops roughly 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek Falls (this page) | — | 26 ft | — | — | — |
| Bear Creek Falls (Cheoah) | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Bear Creek Falls | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Judy Branch Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Verlie Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Aiken Branch Falls | 4 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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How tall is Yellow Creek Falls?
Yellow Creek Falls is 26 feet (8 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Yellow Creek Falls from a major city?
Yellow Creek Falls is 4 miles from Fontana Dam (about 5 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.4193, -83.8859
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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