North Carolina Waterfalls Photo Gallery by Rich Stevenson at pbase.com

North Carolina Waterfalls

Western North Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls that you will find anywhere! Many are nestled in the lush national and state forests that cover this part of the state. The waterfalls are in alphabetical order. If you are looking for a particular waterfall, click 'all' and scroll down. Please visit my website - ncwaterfalls.com - for more info and directions to most of these waterfalls. Thanks for looking and for all the nice comments!

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Bridal Veil Falls 4 - Highlands	Bubbling Springs Branch Cascades 1	Bubbling Springs Branch Cascades 2	Bubbling Springs Branch Cascades 3
Bubbling Springs Branch Cascades 4	Upper Buck Creek Falls	Bull Cove Falls	waterfall on Caney Bottom Creek
cascade above Caney Bottom Creek Falls	Carlton Falls 1	Carlton Falls 2	Cascade Falls 1
Cascade Falls 2	Cascade Falls 3	Catawba Falls 1	Catawba Falls 2
Catawba Falls 3	Upper Catawba Falls 1	Upper Catawba Falls 2	Upper Catawba Falls 3

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Rich Stevenson		15-Nov-2011 18:27
Thanks! I do have directions to most of the waterfalls on my main web site here http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/

Guest		12-Nov-2011 20:28
Amazing! Thanks for putting this together for others to enjoy. A suggestion would be to put a page together where you have locations (like the nation forests or counties the falls are located at) and then list out the waterfalls that you can visit there. That would be helpful to those who are looking for places to visit while in a certain area.

Lily		21-Aug-2011 05:58
Hi there, I saw all the pictures and I want to thank you for sharinb this beautiful waterfalls. I would like to aks if any of you know which of this waterfalls allows us to swim in it and has camping around I would love to spend a weekend admiring this wonderfull nature. Thanks in advace. Lily

Chris Mckinney		30-Jun-2011 22:46
If you are ever in Mitchell County, NC you should try to see Roan Falls. Access is most fun and best view from bottom. Enter off of SR261 just over 1 mile past Thomas Grocery Store in Glen Ayer.

Janet		13-Mar-2011 15:43
These are excellent! My daughter just moved to western NC and I will visit her in May. I'm so looking forward to sending her your site and having her pick out a falls to hike to. I particualarly enjoy the stair-step variety. Excellent job, people or not. Thanks for all your dedication and love. P.S. Wise Tioga can't spell, so there!

Guest		01-Mar-2011 00:28
Wow. Love your pictures. Think my fav may be Raven Rock. Keep taking pictures please!

Guest		18-Feb-2011 09:01
Absolutely beautiful !! I agree North Carolina does have some of the best in the country! Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

Guest		26-Jan-2011 00:50
Your pictures are truly amazing! My husband and I have visited many of the ones you have listed. There is no greater feeling than to be standing at the base of such beauty that nature allows us to see!! Thanks for sharing.

Wise Tioga		22-Nov-2010 22:22
North Carolina seems to have an abundance of waterfalls, many of them very photogenic and you seem to have photographed them quite well in most cases. I do note one failure of yours and that is in the very best shot of a particular falls you have a peron or several in the shot (which for me is a spoiler). If you want to do this and it's certainly your priviladge as the photographer, shoot a second shot without the people either before or after. I wish you well in your continued efforts.

Rossi 46		19-Nov-2010 22:45
Just fantastic. Do you give lessons? Voted!

Ryan		09-Oct-2010 01:52
Highest falls east of the Rockies is Crabtree Falls Va. at 1200 feet. I still say that North Carolina has any of them beat! Thanks for the pics.

Nick		01-Oct-2010 21:18
It's a shame so many of the best waterfalls in NC are on private property, hidden from the general public, unmarked, and inaccessible with inadequate trail access. We probably have some monster falls nobody knows about.

basri_eli		07-Sep-2010 18:50
Wonderful collection!!

Leah. Formerly of WVa.		11-Jul-2010 01:03
Looking at your pics I can hear the water. Elicits wonderful memories. Thanks for the adventure!

Rod		28-Jun-2010 20:57
Dry falls is in fact open and the new parking is now free. The overlook walk way offers a whole new view.

Jerry		28-Nov-2009 02:41
Pearson Falls is a gift from God. Relaxing and beautiful.

Guest		26-Oct-2009 18:44
Great pictures. I have been thinking about going to NC next year to take some pictures of the many waterfalls. After seing your pictures I REALLY wanna go!

Guest		30-Sep-2009 03:33
Love the pics. I would love to be able to read some facts about each fall. Very beautiful. We got engaged at Triple Falls. Talk about perfect!!!!

Bruno Papuchon		23-Aug-2009 19:54
Wonderful gallery, i like pictures of falls.V

chrisse		23-Aug-2009 13:43
This is very impressive ! Nature in all it's beauty and you captured it very well. Well done.

endre novak		09-Aug-2009 14:57
nice set!

Bracciodiferro		09-Aug-2009 12:42
Great,super gallery! Voted. Paolo

Stan Wojick		04-Aug-2009 00:44
Well done. A great deal of work went into this splendid collection.

waterfalls man		20-Jul-2009 23:32
Beautiful Gallery V !!!

LynnH		11-Jul-2009 19:31
Beautiful photos here!!! V

Romatti		24-Jun-2009 17:34
This collection is incredibly beautiful!

Dante Dimarucot		21-Jun-2009 12:23
Great collection!

Doc		10-Jun-2009 14:59
In response to the previous post, the Dry Falls parking area was still closed and under construction when I passed through there on June 3rd. I visited Pickelshimer Rockhouse Falls for the first time, and it was quite a treat - plenty of fresh bear tracks around the cave though, so we were plenty wary. Glenn Falls also had lots of water and looked especially nice. Finally, I managed to find one nice named waterfall that neither Rick nor Kevin mention in their listings - Cover Falls in Cherokee County... It's just a short hike off Cover Falls Road in Andrews. Kennedy Falls, a small, but beautiful falls, is also nearby in the Granny Squirrel area...

Kevin Fritts		22-May-2009 00:59
Do you know if they have opened dry falls yet?

fiery_angel		12-May-2009 04:27
very beautiful shots!

Guest		29-Apr-2009 15:47
the waterfalls are gorgeous and your photography is amazing--thanks for sharing

m.s.a.rao		29-Mar-2009 15:41
Awesome photographs of water falls. Made me go to mother nature and enjoy her abundance of love , flowing through and through. - God bless you for giving us this joy.

Guest		18-Feb-2009 19:17
Love the pic's so beauitful hope the world see's them too.

shorty		16-Feb-2009 23:21
Love your pics! I'm getting married next year and want it to be in front of a waterfall. Which one would u say would be the best to have my wedding in front of?

Guest		22-Oct-2008 19:49
awsome

Diana		08-Oct-2008 13:52
Your photos are wonderful! They are not only beautifully done but will help keep a permanent record of these magnificent natural wonders for future generations. Thank you.

jayce		16-Sep-2008 16:49
i love your picts there so beautiful i love waterfalls!

Frank		11-Aug-2008 23:10
What people don't know is how much time it took just getting to some of those falls. Awesome job! Beautiful pictures!!

cora		25-Jul-2008 18:35
It is soooo beuatiful. I love waterfalls.

Ron		22-Jul-2008 13:44
I'm planning a family vacation to N.C. and was looking for outdoor activity to do with my kids. You just gave it to me! Thanks for having such a great site!

angel		18-May-2008 00:07
what about windy and turtleback falls?

Megan		30-Apr-2008 14:55
these pictures are terrific, and i love waterfalls so much. They are inspiring thanx for the site!

Amber		19-Apr-2008 00:13
i love waterfalls so much and my nice loves them 2 thanx 4 the website

Lloyd		18-Jan-2008 04:10
Love your site. I am a waterfall freak and just recently began painting. Your photos have given me some great ideas for some future projects. THANX!

Guest		15-Jan-2008 23:23
I live in Florida, but have a condo. in Hendersonville, N.C. I spend as much time there as I can and much of that is spent hiking to waterfalls. Thanks for the beautiful photos.

J. D. Wofford		21-Oct-2007 00:04
These pictures are out of this world. My 9yr old cousin needed waterfall pictures for a school project and I just typed in nc waterfalls in the search engine. All I have to say is breath-taking pictures. Thank you for sharing

Hans Chr. S�rensen		17-Aug-2007 20:26
Very nice gallery!

Guest		31-Jul-2007 20:18
Wow! We are visiting NC in Aug - Sep 2007 and can't wait to head out to Western NC. Your photos are beautiful and motivating. they also lead to sleep deprivation. After my wife and I got our son in bead we lost hours of sleep viewing your photos. Fantastic work. Thanks.

Andrew		21-Jul-2007 03:58
hi! im thinking of moving to NC from England and was looking for some pics of NCs scenery and outdoors. I have to say your pics have made my decision all the easier, they are amazing!! The quality of your photos are great! My friend, they are very much appreciated. WOW!!! NC is the place for me!!

Guest		08-Jun-2007 00:41
Wonderful Site. JT

Gretta		12-Apr-2007 00:44
I too have spent hours upon hours browsing your spectacular photography. I love the mountains and adore waterfalls so this was perfect! I must admit there is a slight sense of envy for wanting to have your career and your eye for excellent photographs.

Jeremy		22-Mar-2007 18:52
I have spent hours on your site reading and just taking in the breath-taking photos. I moved down here in August with my wife for an internship and will be moving this August back up to Wisconsin. Because of your website I have been able to see much more than what I originally thought. My goal is to visit at least 50 different waterfalls. I've got 10 down and now since it is spring I'm ready for many more. Thank you so much.

Jonathan		14-Feb-2007 20:17
Your Website is awesome. Thank you for taking the time and sharing all this wonderful information with everyone. It makes it so much easier to locate and plan a weekend getaway. I too live in the Raleigh/Durham area and would like to move out to the west to be able to enjoy our wonderful outdoors. Keep up the good work.

Naomi Sheaffer		13-Feb-2007 17:47
Superb gallery. Wish I could vote more than once. GMV

Faiz		29-Jan-2007 18:43
It�s a paradise. And, truly, you are the keepers of this paradise.

Anthony (Niagrara Falls)		22-Jan-2007 18:47
Absolutley beautiful! Thank you for your time and pictures.

Katie		08-Jan-2007 15:09
You are so great I hope I get as good as you.

Debbie		02-Jan-2007 21:15
My husband and I recently purchased a mountain lot near Asheville. I have been searching for attractions in this area and found your photos and detailed information of waterfalls. The photos are phenomenal! You're research of waterfalls is greatly appreciated. Can't wait to go move there. I know what we'll be doing in our spare time.

Rose		01-Jan-2007 15:23
happy new year! I am planning to visit NC in May and hope to hike and see some falls. Your pics are incredible. Thank you so much for creating this helpful (and beautiful) website.

Joe		31-Dec-2006 16:21
Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures. Hope to visit some of these waterfalls soon. Joe

Guest		10-Dec-2006 01:11
Beautiful..thanks for sharing

Rich Stevenson		17-Nov-2006 13:35
Hey Marc - thanks for the kind comment. A shot of Mingo is on page 11 in this gallery. Here's a shot from another day - http://www.pbase.com/waterfallrich/image/46168040

Marc		17-Nov-2006 00:14
Great set of NC waterfall photos; I am somewhat surprised that you do not have any of Mingo Falls (just north of Cherokee).

paularino		04-Oct-2006 02:23
I love your pictures and hope to get as good as you one day! Thanks for sharing them! Paul - http://www.pbase.com/paularino/my_nikon_d200_dslr_photos

J. Scott Coile		07-Sep-2006 19:32
Truly beautiful collection. This was so helpful in planning my trip to Cashiers next week. Thank you! Vote.

Dale		22-Aug-2006 15:47
I have a weakness for watefalls of any kind and am starting my own collection. The images here are excellent. However, I would like to see some with a faster shutter speed. The "ribbon" effect is nice, but post some with the droplets stopped in their tracks.

Trish		08-Aug-2006 13:20
Thank for the beautiful pictures of the water falls.I never knew our state had so many.Now i know i want to see all of them.

janie		21-Jul-2006 21:45
Hi! Keep feeding my addiction with your pro shots and comprehensive galleries. Nobody can touch your talent and expertise in the waterfall photography field in my opinion. You're the BEST! Great directions, too, and always perfectly on the mark. Thanks for sharing your genius and talent with the rest of us! :)

asif		09-Jul-2006 15:15
Breath-taking views! Words fail to do justice to such beauty that inevitably is a very clear manifestation of God's Grace and Handiwork. Yet man is so confused that he does not want to attribute such specatcular and maginficent work to God. How many tornadoes do you need to sweep across a junkyard to assemble a boeing 747? Keep up the good work! Appreciate it.

ramesh		29-Jun-2006 09:49
Great, what an awesome work u have done to take those pics. you must be very very lucky to see those amazing creations of god with your own eyes.All the best for your bright future in this field. I wish your photographs should be nominated for pic of decade.

Guest		12-May-2006 20:05
WOW, spectacular fall shots. Great!

paul		16-Apr-2006 19:25
Absolutely gorgeous photographs! Thank you so much for sharing. I am painting a news series in oil of waterfalls. Although I personally visit each waterfall first, I must say your photographs were inspiring! Please come visit the beginning of my new series. You can see the artwork at http://www.leasurefineart.com/images/art-Paul/galleries/River%20Rock%20art%20gallery.html

Carolyn		25-Mar-2006 19:49
Okay, let me rewrite the comment a little better. I am taking classes to learn how to build web pages. I wanted to base my web site on "Spring Is Here". So I put a page for flowers, butterflies, etc. Then I tried to think of something else that would go with spring/summer. Ah! Taking a trip to a place with nice waterfalls. Well nice is not the word. As I said in my previous comment, these photos are breath taking. I didn't know that we had waterfalls this beautiful so close to me. When I am finish I will email you my site. I don't know if it will look as good as yours but I try to show your pictures as best as I can.

Guest		25-Mar-2006 19:44
breath taking photos; I was looking for a site to use for my test in building web pages; when I came to yours I didn't need to go any further

stacey		22-Feb-2006 18:39
wow these are the most fasinating pics of the nc falls i am im pressed!

big luke		31-Jan-2006 04:40
wow these pictures are amazing. we tried to get to that upper overlook of flat creek falls yesterday, but ended up lost out there. we did get to the base, and it had to be one of the most amazing waterfalls i have ever seen. after ending up at Bear Lake, thoroughly lost, we made it back to Rock Bridge Road around 8pm. Be careful out in dem woods!

Jessica		31-Jan-2006 04:36
Does any one know if there are any waterfalls in Florida that has a cave or cavern behind it? If you do, please contanct me by email at catsandfangs@yahoo.com. I would really appreciate it.

Rhonda		06-Jan-2006 19:16
The waterfalls of NC are nature's cathedrals. Peace, tranquility & power all rolled into one. Your photos are lovely. Thank you for the site.

George - Omiros Christakos		08-Dec-2005 14:37
Excellent gallery. Amazing work from a perfect place. Congratulations. My vote.

Karen Moen		19-Nov-2005 01:34
Beautiful gallery. It is nice to know that there are such lovely, pristine places--especially in the eastern US. Gets my vote.

Rich Stevenson		15-Nov-2005 14:46
Thanks - a friend of mine took me to that overlook for Flat Creek Falls. I think Kevin Adams had told him about it. There's no trail and it was very difficult to find.

Ashley Bowen		15-Nov-2005 03:56
This site is spectacular! How on earth did you get that long shot of Flat Creek Falls? I am amazed!

Graham Tomlin		23-Sep-2005 18:51
nice gallery

Robbie D70		08-Aug-2005 21:45
Hello Rich , have you a fav waterfall within all your fantastic pictures?

Julie Tinney		15-Jul-2005 16:04
THESE PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL WE WENT TO THE HIGHLANDS N.C A FEW YEARS AGO.

Robbie D70		11-Jul-2005 20:37
Hello again Rich, these pictures are amazing , makes me so glad im interested in photography. Inspiration to all who view . Im going to take a look at your other galleries next . Robbie .

Rich Stevenson		10-Jul-2005 20:25
Hi Anita - I prefer light to medium overcast conditions for shooting. Gives a more even lighting. Thanks to you and everyone for commenting. Rich

Guest		10-Jul-2005 13:09
These are gorgeous. I voted, of course. What kind of weather do you set out in for your shoots. Total overcast? Slight grey? It's perfect lighting.

Saddle in the Sky		19-Jun-2005 21:34
Wow, what a great resource and great photos too! This is the only pbase gallery I have ever book marked. Thanks for posting!! Can't wait to find some of these waterfalls.

Ray		14-Jun-2005 03:41
Thank you

rudi		10-Jun-2005 10:49
your pictures and information were complete inspiration tomy work thanks from an inspired 11 year old

rudi		10-Jun-2005 10:43
your pictures are unimaginably beautiful and have captured brilliant portray of light absolutley wonderful on the whole

San		02-Jun-2005 20:23
What a truely inspiring, heartstopping site you have going here. I am an eager, excited ametuer photographer. I am never without my camera. I have a question...I recently visited Cherokee, NC for a short fishing trip, on our way down Big Cove Rd we visited Mingo Falls. Breathtaking! More so was what I found in my photo that I didn't see with the naked eye...an Indian looking over the falls. It is amazing! Have you ever heard this before? I have looked at other photos and haven't seen him there either. I look forward to hearing from you.

VICKI WHITAKER		30-May-2005 00:12
YOUR PIC'S ARE GREAT, DO YOU HAVE ANY PLANS TO GET ANY MORE OF THE HORSE PASTURE RIVER FALLS? I HAVE ONE OF WHAT I THINK IS "WINDY FALLS" AND I WOULD LIKE A CONFORMATION. YOU CONFIRMED THAT I FOUND LOWER BEARWALLOW IN WHICH I SEACHED FOR, FOR A YEAR. THANKS. I NEED TO LOOK A FEW OF THESE UP, COULD YOU GIVE DIRECTIONS?? THANKS ALOT VICKI

Stacy D.		04-May-2005 06:43
Hello, Your pics are beautiful! I was born in NC but I now live in Fl. Every year my family gathers at a cabin we own in Linville and we love to go out and find beautiful waterfalls like the ones you have here. I love these photos, you do a wonderful job of capturing on film what I adore about NC. Thank you.

Daniel Gallagher		03-May-2005 01:51
Beautiful gallery Rich. I love living in North Carolina. Alot of these are just a few minutes from my house. There are many on here that I have not been to and now that I have seen them I need to make sure I visit. :)

Alaree		14-Apr-2005 02:47
I love to hike. North Carolina is the best. I have been to many of these waterfalls and know what an trek it is to some of these sites. Thanks for sharing, and bringing back great memories. Alaree

Tim		29-Mar-2005 02:31
Your pictures are incredible. You must have spent a great amount of time just waiting to get that 'just right' picture. You should really look into publishing a book just on waterfalls. Your pictures stand out from the rest.

Guest		05-Mar-2005 23:57
Great Pics!

Betty Forrester		02-Feb-2005 17:38
Beautiful!! My favorite pastime is taking pictures of waterfalls. Thanks for bringinh sunshine on a rainy day. Let me know if you ever have a photography class or just want someone to tag along.

Michael Shake		14-Nov-2004 22:30
Hello Rich Just visiting the gallery again. Wanted to tell you how wonderful your photos are and now that I have seen some of them in person I know the effort it takes to get to some of them. You really should make a photo book out of your photos, got to be a market for it out there. I have just created my own Pbase gallery and have lots of the falls I have seen in there from your area and some from Michigan and Canada. If you get some time take a look and let me know what you think. Michael Shake http://www.pbase.com/michael_shake

Wim de Koning Gans		08-Oct-2004 09:41
It's incredible to see so many waterfalls. Great photos. Those who can't get enough of waterfalls may want to visit my Jura (France) page.

stevenpa		20-Sep-2004 16:00
Are you sure you've got enough waterfall shots here? :-) I admire both your photography skills and your commitment to these waterfalls.

ncbrit		03-Sep-2004 23:42
Awesome. Have you read North Carolina Waterfalls by Kevin Adams? You could easily put together a book like it.

Zane Paxton		21-Jul-2004 20:42
So, when is your book coming out? Seriously!

dick lee		10-Jul-2004 00:44
Very nice! I know from my own experiece, that photographing waterfalls can be a challenge...too much water, not enough water, ticks, poison ivy, and long hikes only to find dense vegetation blocking your view. Nice Work!! Perhaps you should consider a book like Tim Ernst has done with his called (Arkansas Waterfalls Guidebook...How To Find 133 Spectacular Waterfalls & Cascades in "The Natural State").

manish Issar		02-Jul-2004 18:33
Hi these photograps are out of the world. I must admit that u have an excellent sense of composition. If you are not professional then do so u will be very successful. believe me. All the best.

Romatti		09-Jun-2004 20:02
Lovely gallery.

BENJAMIN BELMONT		15-May-2004 10:52
THIS GUY PHOTOS ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! ARE THE BEST!!! , HEY MAN , MAYBE YOU SHOULD MAKE A WALLPAPER SECTION WITH SOME OF YOUR PHOTOS! PLEASE?

Kenneth Zimmerman		07-May-2004 01:39
I'm planning a trip right now. Who know when I'm going, but I AM!

Chris		31-Jan-2004 19:26
Very lovely photography! While I love them all, I would have to say my favorites are the two shots of Rhapsodie Falls. I feel as though I am standing 'neath them, enjoying the spray upon my face. When photography can make one feel as these do, in my opinion, it is great photography. You possess a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing! I have bookmarked your gallery.

Guest		30-Dec-2003 04:20
I am making a trip to North Carolina just to see the waterfalls and was overwhelmed by the sheer number of them. You have made my life much simpler. Thank you for the photo gallery, it will allow me to make the best use of my limited time.

Zane Paxton		22-Dec-2003 21:26
A nice collection, very compelling

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