💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Silver Run Falls
An easily reached 25-foot waterfall near Cashiers with a small sandy beach for wading and a good pool for swimming.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall
Water Type
25-ft waterfall with small beach
Managed By
US Forest Service (Nantahala National Forest)
County
Jackson County, North Carolina
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
NC-107, ~4 mi south of Cashiers, NC
Access Notes:
Easy, quick hike from roadside parking
✅ 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