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Betsy's Rock Falls

Ashe County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Ashe County, North Carolina
Access status
Parkway overlook view; falls on private property
The walk
View from the parkway overlook; no walk to the falls
Ground & access
Roadside overlook; distant view.
Take a Hike: North Carolina waterfalls A to D (Betseys Rock Falls)

Betseys Rock Falls is a tall waterfall on North Prong Lewis Fork that is on private property but can be seen from a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook. From Boone, take US 421 south about 10 miles, join the parkway southbound and drive 8.6 miles to the View Betseys Rock Falls overlook on the right at milepost 267.8. The view is best in high water when the leaves are off the trees.

Plan your visit

View Betseys Rock Falls overlook at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 267.8

The falls are seen from the overlook only. They are on private property, so no approach walk is given.

Roadside overlook; distant view.

Where to start

View Betseys Rock Falls overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 267.8 (GPS 36.28477, -81.40848).

Timing & water

Blue Ridge Parkway sections can close for weather; current road status was not verified. Leaf-off months give the clearest view.

Before you go

No fee or booking stated. Do not enter the private land around the falls.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Ashe County, North Carolina.

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