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Brasstown Falls

Oconee County, South Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Oconee County, South Carolina
Access status
Lower trail closed; visit first viewing platform only
The walk
0.4 mile one-way; 0.8 mile return calculated
Ground & access
USFS describes the approach as easy, with 10 steps down to the first platform. Wet leaves, rocks and wooden surfaces can be slippery.
USFS first-platform route and lower-trail closure

From the trailhead, walk to the fork and take the right branch to the first viewing platform. Stop there; the trail below the first platform is closed.

Plan your visit

Brasstown Falls first viewing platform from FS 751 trailhead

Calculated from the USFS 0.2-mile approach to the fork plus 0.2 mile on the right branch to the first platform. Excludes the closed lower trail and Little Brasstown spur.

USFS describes the approach as easy, with 10 steps down to the first platform. Wet leaves, rocks and wooden surfaces can be slippery.

Where to start

Brasstown Falls parking at the trailhead on FS 751. From Highway 76, follow Brasstown Road to the road fork, then turn right onto FS 751 for about 0.5 road mile.

Timing & water

Checked 2026-10-27: USFS page updated October 15, 2026 says the trail below the first viewing platform remains closed because of Hurricane Helene damage. No reopening date is given. Day use only.

Before you go

Current fees and reservation requirements are not stated.

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

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Waterfall location

Oconee County, South Carolina.

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