This was definitely a different landscape for us and we loved it. We were happy we had a four wheel drive because the drive here is not paved at has steep hills. When you get here there is no signage at all. You just drive and look for it. There is really no parking except for parking on the side of the creek. There are areas for people to camp but they are not defined. We drove as high as we could and someone else driving down. They told us to follow them to one of the falls, but there was not much of a fall bc of the lack of rain. We had also parked at the spot they pointed to us for a break from the uphill steep drive. We went down more and parked by the creek and went down to see the water. When we got there, we looked up and saw the fall, but it was a bit of a distance for us to drive back to, plus we would have to walk over rocks to get to it. I didn't get to take a pic but it was pretty. We did like this trip, but I think I wished I could have seen more. The day before we went to the Edge of the World in Dahlonega and enjoyed that more. read more

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Place was beautiful, but it kinda sucked that the upper falls are closed due to some construction to the trails. It really doesn't tell you anywhere either, you just find out when you get there. Place is so amazing though! read more

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**As seen on @sydneyyrhodess Tiktok** A hidden gem of Georgia! If you're ever looking for a day trip idea I highly recommend Dicks Creek! The drive from Atlanta is about 90mins one way. You're able to camp, fish, or take a dip in the swimming hole. Notable mentions: *Little to no hike involved here! *Parking is limited so carpooling is recommended. *The water is incredibly cold, only recommend going on super hot days! *This is a small unsupervised swimming hole with the deepest end (near the waterfall) about 6-7ft. You can jump off rocks into the water but this is not something I recommend if you're not a good swimmer. *The rocks are extremely slippery so pleaseeeee have water shoes and supervise children because slips and falls are inevitable! Other than that this is an awesome place to explore. Hope you enjoy! read more

This was a great spot! Local gem. Easy to get to. Parking was easy for us since we went early (11am). Only a few people were there when we arrived. But by the time we left a bit after 12, many cars were coming in. And limited parking but maybe people park along the road too? Not sure. This waterfall was beautiful!! We found the top falls first- close to the far end of the parking lot. They were pretty too, but nothing like the lower falls right below it. The lower falls open up into a great little "swimming pool" that's perfect for kids. It's calm and clear, and big rocks close it in, so it stays calm. Bring water shoes because the algae on the rocks below is very slippery. The area seemed to be shaded from the trees and the winds from the waterfalls made it a lot cooler down there. So it didn't get too hot (this was only at 11-12 though.) probably got hotter later in the day. It was too cold for me to go in, but my son didn't care and swam a lot! Lol You can sit along the big rocks w a picnic lunch etc. Very easy to walk down to, so you can bring your stuff easily. But a stroller would probably be harder. I can see this place getting very busy in the summer afternoons. We will be back! read more

Wonderful wilderness spot in the n ga mountains. Maintained by the state, it has a couple of cascades a cool swimming spot (warning: super dangerous in certain areas and children and adult's have died). Many easy trails to get close to the water and many great picture spots of the different falls. Quiet and empty early mornings during school hours and during summer just as quiet but a lot of fishermen fishing for trout. Crazy on the summer weekends and on the long weekends. it's impossible to find parking. The dirt road leads you through miles of wilderness and beautiful nature spots with animal crossings. It's a long but easy hike for miles and at some point it connects to some of the arteries of the Appalachian trail. Worthy of a visit. Wear hiking shoes as it's not paved. Also bring whistles and bear spray in case you meet some grumpy beast like a mountain lion as they do roam these forests. Same with black bears but they are shy and don't go out of their way to meet the visitors. The only complaint I do have is the amount of trash some visitors leave behind. It's embarrassing and an insult to this beautiful site. So if you are so inclined, bring a trash bag with you and don't leave no trace behind. read more

So much fun! Keep going past the destination on maps, it'll stop you short. Definitely will come back.

Waterfalls and swimming? I'm down. This is coming from someone who cannot swim but still love some waterfalls. Not much hiking required but I was coming with my brother and his family too. They wanted to swim and my nephew is young. I couldn't believe my SIL and her daughter have never seen a waterfall in their life! I had to take them there. They see my waterfall pics all the time on Instagram and Facebook, so they wanted to tag along. I've heard great things about Dicks Creek Falls. Richard R has told me before that he list it as his top 5 favorite waterfalls in Georgia! You will follow 129 N and make a turn onto Dicks Creek Road, which will take you to the back of neighborhoods. The road is narrow but paved. Once you get closer to the parking area, it will be gravel. There is not much hiking done but you will have to walk down to the creek to see the waterfalls. There are different sections. We arrived early, around 8 am. We already saw people there. They were already picnicking. We decided to go to the section where the pretty waterfalls were. We saw guys fishing in the area near the waterfalls. I was like fish here like that? We saw a few. The water is clear. It is VERY slippery AND cold!! I got in the water and wanted to enjoy the beautiful view. My SIL came closer to us, slipped and fell! The waterfall is so beautiful though. Once the fishermen moved out the way, we decided to go closer to the waterfalls. My daughter is able to swim and got in the water and said she's not able to touch the ground. There is a swimming hole right in front of the waterfalls!! That's where they were fishing! Hubby went closer to the swimming hole and slipped!!! I'm glad I didn't go that closely. It's so slippery, he tried to be careful but it is deep like that! He was just testing it out. Luckily, he is able to swim. Same thing happened to my brother. He slipped and fell in a different area too! They swam across. I was not going near that area. I cannot swim! We saw people on top of the waterfalls taking selfies and stuff. They gotta be careful. We did read about a father and son who died at Dick's Creek over the summer. We walked and walked towards farther south and there were some areas where it was hard to get any farther but we saw more fishermen and decided to stop. The waterfall where the swimming hole is the prettiest! More and more people started to come. We decided to leave after 2 hours there. Definitely worth the trip there. Swimming access but be careful! Very slippery. Pretty waterfall. 120/2017 read more

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Please be careful around the falls! People have been dramatically hurt here or killed so please take the falls with full caution. It is absolutely beautiful! Take the road slow and enjoy the beautiful landscape. read more

Great place to cool off on a hot summer day. Take the kiddos and your fur babies. It's a great place to hike.

I live two hours away, but I'll be back. This was a beautiful spot & would be fantastic for bringing kids to swim on a hot, summer day. read more

Dicks Creek Falls - Great spot. I wasnt sure at first, but you just have to walk down the road back the way you came to see trails to the falls. - Hiking Near Me - Cleveland, Georgia

There seems to be some confusion over whether or not these falls are called Dicks Creek Falls or Waters Creek falls since the two streams merge near the waterfall. My vote goes to Dicks Creek because the falls themselves are AFTER the merge along what is known as Dicks Creek. Whatever you want to call them, I'm certain the beauty of the falls will surprise you. I've toured many waterfalls in the North Georgia area and have racked up a list that includes: Anna Ruby, Duke's Creek, Amicalola, Raven Cliff, Panther Creek, Toccoa, Minnehaha, all the falls @ Tallulah Gorge, and both the falls located within Smithgall Woods. Only Panther Creek, Tallulah and Toccoa have solid granite-like surfaces and not the black shale surfaces of the others. So I was surprised to find this one not only to be granite, but maybe the most granite-like surface of them all with a huge outcropping all around the falls. ----- THE EXPERIENCE There is almost no hiking required. The falls are broken up into two sections. The upper falls are visible from the road while the larger lower fall (approximately 18 feet in height) require traversing a short trail leading to the huge granite slab base. My visit was during a severe drought here in Georgia and still the water flow was excellent. I can't even begin to imagine how thunderous the falls would be in times of normal or heavy flow. From the road a long finger-like granite outcrop will lead you to the best photo area of the upper falls. Continue along the granite as it descends to a small pool area above the main falls. Off to your left will be a root laced trail leading around a ginormous boulder. From the top of the boulder you can get a great aerial view of the larger falls, or continue down the trail to the base of the falls. The pool of crystal clear water at the base looked to be about 6 or 8 feet deep in some areas. The shiny stones at the creek floor would fool you into believing they were gold nuggets. Dicks Creek is loaded with cascades and smaller waterfalls, so if you are feeling adventurous I would recommend hiking downstream. Several other photo opportunities await within 100 yards. The parking area is just above the upper falls and signs are very specific to park ONLY in the designated area. Honestly, the road is too narrow to try and park anywhere else! ----- FINAL THOUGHTS Although this may be one of the furthest waterfalls from Atlanta, it is definitely worth the drive. I would imagine making a day of it with fun family picnics while playing in the fresh waters. I didn't see any 'no swimming' signs, so I assume it would be allowed. The main road leading to the falls is US Hwy 19. Lots of historic markers along the way made me want to stop and read each one, but I was on a mission and had a limited amount of time. The area is rich in Civil War history as well as Cherokee Indian history. You could spend an entire weekend driving to all of the historical sites around the area. Once you turn onto Dicks Creek road from Hwy 19, there is a camp called Falling Waters. What you may miss is the large waterfall that is just to the rift of the sign (off in the woods). There is also a historic home with an old condemned bridge as a driveway. Look for the history marker just before the bridge (which by the way is private property, so do not cross). The monument reads: "Nearly a century ago, Wheeler W. Dunn (1885-1960) and other brave pioneers of Georgia worked these beautiful Appalachian Mountains. These pathfinders labored long hard days,from sun up to sun down, through all seasons - in all conditions (there were no labor boards or paid vacations!) These were real men. Our ancestors' toil and sweat built this country paving "our" way for a better future. The original bridge which carried those proud men to work has been restored and is now being dedicated by Lowell S. Dunn to all the Dunn family past, present and future. September 15th, 1996." Nice monument wording. Ironically slaves did the same thing, except never got to claim any land or wages for their vacation-less labor. Needless to say by the condition of the bridge, it has not been maintained over the past 20 years since its restoration. 2016/116 read more

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