💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Dick’s Creek Falls
A series of small cascades and swimming holes near Dahlonega, with playable areas at both the top and bottom of the falls.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Multiple small cascades & swimming holes
Managed By
US Forest Service (Chattahoochee National Forest)
County
Lumpkin / Union County, Georgia
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Dahlonega, GA
Access Notes:
Moderate hike; play spots at both the top and bottom of the falls
✅ 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