Camp Branch Falls

Macon County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Macon County, North Carolina
Access status: Roadside view across the river documented; winter viewing recommended
The walk: Roadside view; under 0.1 mile
Ground & access: Road shoulder beside a busy road. Crossing the Nantahala River to the falls is very dangerous.

Waterfall Hero: Camp Branch Falls (Nantahala)

Waterfall Hero describes a 200 foot waterfall seen from Wayah Road across the Nantahala River. There is no good single viewpoint and no place to see the whole drop. Walking upstream along the road shows more of the upper part; walking downstream shows the lower part. Do not try to cross the river.

Plan your visit

Wayah Road pull-off view of Camp Branch Falls across the Nantahala River

Waterfall Hero lists the hike length as under 0.1 miles. Walking along the road upstream or downstream shows different parts of the falls.

Road shoulder beside a busy road. Crossing the Nantahala River to the falls is very dangerous.

Where to start

Pull-off on the left of Wayah Road, 2.9 miles from US 74 (about 20 miles west of Bryson City). Waterfall Hero gives GPS 35.25178, -83.65517.

Timing & water

Waterfall Hero says the falls is mostly hidden by leaves and is really only worth a stop in winter.

Before you go

No fee. Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala Ranger District.

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

Macon County, North Carolina.

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