💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🔴 Difficult Free Entry
🌊 About Helton Creek Falls (Upper & Lower)
A must-see family destination featuring both an upper and lower waterfall reachable via a short, steep trail.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, clear
Best Season
📅 Spring–summer
Water Type
Twin waterfalls & pools
Managed By
US Forest Service (Chattahoochee National Forest)
County
Union County, Georgia
Access Difficulty
🔴 Difficult
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Helton Creek Falls Rd, near Blairsville, GA
Access Notes:
Steep but short (<0.5 mi) trail to both upper and lower falls; check Forest Service site for trail-open status before going
✅ 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