Dry Falls
Dry Falls is located along the Mountain Scenic By-Way (Hwy 64 between Franklin and Highlands) in the Cullasaja Gorge. Dry Falls is a 75-foot waterfall. From the parking area venture out the accessible walkway for a beautiful view of overlooking the falls or follow the trail that leads you right behind the waterfall.
Dry Falls experiences extremely high visitor volume during the middle of the day and on holidays. Please be patient if traffic is being directed. It is recommended that visitors plan their visit for the morning or evening hours and if the parking lot is full, come back later - DO NOT BLOCK THE ROAD!
Passes can be purchased on recreation.gov
General Information
Year Round
Dawn to Dusk
There are Fee boxes at the location or you can purchase your pass online at recreation.gov (Cell service is spotty at location so may want to purchase before you go while you have service.)
Waterfalls can be fatal attractions. Wet rocks are slick, and a slip above a waterfall can be fatal. Stay on the designated trail. Avoid shortcuts, climbing on the rocks or walking above the waterfall. Avoid walking on plants near waterfalls. During winter the rocks do not look icy, but beware they are coated with ice and are extremely slippery.
Day Use:
$3 per vehicle per day
$15 per annual
$3/vehicle fee, $15 annual pass (usable at Dry Falls, Whiteside Mountain, and Whitewater Falls) Day use and Annual Passes can be purchased on Recreation.gov
Address: 90 Sloan Road Franklin, NC 28734
Phone: (828) 524-6441
Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.nantahalard@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.06883451
Longitude: -83.23896368
Directions
Dry Falls parking area is approximately 2 miles west of Highlands on Hwy 64.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
