💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Hooker Falls
Widely described as the only DuPont waterfall that is genuinely safe to swim at — a wide, gentle drop into a broad, sandy-bottomed pool, ideal for families.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Late spring–early fall
Water Type
12-ft waterfall into wide, sandy-bottomed pool
Managed By
NC Forest Service (DuPont State Recreational Forest)
County
Transylvania County, North Carolina
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
1300 Staton Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
Access Notes:
Easy, flat 0.25–0.4 mi walk from parking; picnic tables, restrooms on site
✅ 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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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