Lee Falls

Oconee County, South Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Oconee County, South Carolina
Access status: Partial guide: no official trail; old fields and an unofficial creekside path
The walk: About 1.5 miles one way, per SC Trails
Ground & access: Unofficial path with several stream crossings, wet feet likely, and a rocky, obstructed final section that may need more creek crossings.

Lee Falls is a 75-foot waterfall on Tamassee Creek in Oconee County with a spray cliff that supports rare plants. SC Trails says there is no official trail. From the north end of the parking area, cross three old fields, crossing creeks as you reach them, then enter the woods. After about 0.3 mile take the left fork across a creek toward the larger branch of Tamassee Creek, then follow the creek upstream until the path becomes rocky and obstructed, less than 0.2 mile from the falls. The best view is from the south side. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Jumping Branch area parking on FS 715A, across the fields and up Tamassee Creek on an unofficial path to Lee Falls

SC Trails describes the trip as a difficult 1.5 miles. Return the same way.

Unofficial path with several stream crossings, wet feet likely, and a rocky, obstructed final section that may need more creek crossings.

Where to start

Parking area on the right of FS 715A, just before a small bridge over Tamassee Creek: from SC 11 take Cheohee Valley Road, Tamassee Knob Road and Jumping Branch Road, then FS 715A, per SC Trails.

Timing & water

Creek crossings may be harder after rain.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned. Hunting is allowed in this area, so wear bright colors.

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

Oconee County, South Carolina.

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