💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Fall Branch Falls
A short, easy-access waterfall swimming hole near Blue Ridge, good for families short on hiking time.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Waterfall swimming hole
Managed By
US Forest Service (Chattahoochee National Forest)
County
Fannin County, Georgia
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Blue Ridge, GA
Access Notes:
Very short hike (~0.3 mi) — one of the easiest access points on this list
✅ 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