💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🔴 Difficult $5 USFS daily parking fee
🌊 About Panther Creek Falls
An 80-foot cascading waterfall dropping into a large, clear pool at the end of a genuinely challenging trail — one of North Georgia's most rewarding swimming-hole hikes.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 USFS daily parking fee
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
80-ft cascading waterfall & large clear pool
Managed By
US Forest Service (Chattahoochee National Forest)
County
Habersham County, Georgia
Access Difficulty
🔴 Difficult
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Panther Creek Trailhead, near Clarkesville, GA
Access Notes:
Challenging hike on Panther Creek Trail — rocks, exposed roots, steep sections; wear good shoes
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5 USFS daily parking fee
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace