Bell Park Falls
Henderson County, North Carolina
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Henderson County, North Carolina
- Access status
- County park trail and stairs to an observation deck
- The walk
- About 0.25 to 0.3 mile one way
- Ground & access
- Moderate. Several flights of stairs; steep and uneven terrain.
This unnamed falls in Bell Park, a Henderson County park opened in November 2024, has a 12-foot free fall with more water above and below. From the gate at the parking area, walk the Overlook Trail 0.15 mile to the junction with the Nature Trail Connector, then continue a little over 100 yards to the viewing deck with a bench beside the falls. There are several flights of stairs. The park also has 1.8 miles of trails.
Plan your visit
Bell Park parking area at 4360 Spartanburg Highway (US 176), Saluda, then Overlook Trail to the observation deck beside the falls
NC Waterfalls gives 0.15 mile to the Nature Trail Connector junction and a little over 100 yards more to the deck (0.25 mile in its summary). Conserving Carolina gives 0.3 mile each way.
Moderate. Several flights of stairs; steep and uneven terrain.
Where to start
Small parking area on the north side of US 176 (Spartanburg Highway) on the east side of the Green River bridge, at 4360 Spartanburg Highway, Saluda. No bathrooms.
Timing & water
No seasonal details confirmed. Pets on leash; stay on blazed trails.
Before you go
No fee mentioned.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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