Updated July 2026
South Carolina Waterfalls
15 documented South Carolina waterfalls, tallest first. Height, type, trail distance, and land manager for each — every entry cited.
- 15 falls
| Waterfall | Height | Type | Access | Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Cliff Falls · Greenville County | 400 ft | tiered | Moderate Hike | 4.4 mi |
| Lower Whitewater Falls · Oconee County County | 200 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 4.3 mi |
| Brasstown Falls · Oconee County | 120 ft | tiered | Short Hike | 1 mi |
| Issaqueena Falls · Oconee County | 100 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 0.3 mi |
| Rainbow Falls · Greenville County | 100 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 4.4 mi |
| Lee Falls · Oconee County | 75 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 3 mi |
| Twin Falls (Eastatoe) · Pickens County County | 75 ft | segmented | Short Hike | 0.8 mi |
| Twin Falls · Pickens County | 75 ft | segmented | Short Hike | 0.6 mi |
| King Creek Falls · Oconee County | 70 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 1.5 mi |
| Station Cove Falls · Oconee County | 60 ft | tiered | Short Hike | 1.7 mi |
| Spoonauger Falls · Oconee County | 50 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 0.7 mi |
| Yellow Branch Falls · Oconee County | 50 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 3.1 mi |
| Big Bend Falls · Oconee County | 30 ft | block | Backcountry | 7 mi |
| Wildcat Branch Falls · Greenville County | 30 ft | tiered | Roadside | 0.5 mi |
| Riley Moore Falls · Oconee County | 12 ft | block | Short Hike | 2.2 mi |
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