Nestled near the small town of Blairsville is a waterfall attraction that might just become your new favorite swimming hole in Georgia. Helton Creek Falls Trail is an easy, 0.8-mile round-trip trek deep in the mountains that will take you to an incredible swimming hole at the bottom of a waterfall cascade. Featuring not one, but TWO waterfalls along this trail, come experience the beauty of this local favorite swimming spot in Georgia. Be sure to download the AllTrails+ app for all your offline maps as well as information about this waterfall attraction.

The Helton Creek Falls Trail in Blairsville offers hikers a chance to see two waterfalls in one, and even take a dip in the swimming hole below.
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Enjoy the natural beauty of the water, which cascades down the bouldered slopes into a set of two different falls.
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This hike is easy in terms of length, at less than a mile roundtrip, but there are a few steep grades and even some stairs to consider.
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However, that doesn’t stop this hike from being very kid-friendly, or even dog-friendly for those leashed fur friends.
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The top falls are what some have said to be one of the most beautiful falls in Georgia, which drop down in a blueish, green lagoon below.
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Also, don’t worry if you don’t want to get wet all the way - there is a wooden viewing platform to enjoy the waterfall, too.
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Bring a picnic lunch to eat on the nearby boulders and then take a swim in the shallow part of the waterfall.
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Just make sure to be careful! The rocks can get very slippery, and it’s best to wade to where you’re comfortable rather than jumping in just anywhere.
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It doesn’t get much better than this for a natural swimming adventure on those warm, sunny Georgia days!
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Watch this YouTube video by CampTravelExplore to discover more about Helton Creek Falls, one of the best swimming holes in Georgia.

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Aside from Helton Creek Falls, what are some of the best waterfall swimming holes in Georgia?

While Helton Creek Falls is one of the best waterfall swimming holes in Georgia, here are some more swimming spots that I recommend:

  • The Falls on Waters Creek, Cleveland
  • Dukes Creek Falls, Helen
  • Helton Creek Falls, Blairsville
  • Blue Hole Falls, Hiawassee
  • Sea Creek Falls, Suches
  • Edge of the World, Dawsonville
  • Dicks Creek Falls, Cleveland
  • High Shoals Falls, Dallas
  • Jacks River Falls, Epworth
  • Watson Mills Falls - Comer


Be sure to read this previous article for more information about these waterfall swimming holes in Georgia.

What are the best waterfalls in Georgia?

There are approximately 700 waterfalls in Georgia and while it might be challenging to choose the best ones, here are a few that are worthy of your bucket list.

  • Minnehaha Falls, Braselton
  • Lula Lake Land Trust, Lookout Mountain
  • Amicalola Falls, Dawsonville
  • Toccoa Falls, Toccoa
  • Tallulah Gorge, Tallulah Falls
  • Anna Ruby Falls, Helen
  • DeSoto Falls, Dahlonega
  • Raven Cliff Falls, Helen
  • Mud Creek Falls, Sky Valley
  • Panther Creek Waterfall, Clarkesville


If you would like to read more about these cascades, check out this article about the best waterfalls in Georgia.

What are the best lakes in Georgia for summer adventure?

One of my favorite pastime activities is spending time at the best lakes in Georgia. And here are the ones that I recommend: 

  • Lake Rabun, Rabun County
  • Lake Lanier, Northeast Georgia
  • Acworth Beach at Cauble Park, Acworth
  • Lake Allatoona, Bartow County
  • Lake Burton, Rabun County
  • Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville
  • Lake Oconee, Greensboro
  • Blue Ridge Lake - Blue Ridge
  • Lake Seminole - Bainbridge
  • Lake Chatuge - Hiawassee


If you’re searching for more places to cool off this Summer, check out this article with some of the best swimming lakes in Georgia.

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