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King Creek Falls

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SC Picture Project / Oconee County / King Creek Falls

King Creek Falls, also commonly called Kings Creek Falls, is a truly spectacular waterfall located in the Sumter National Forest near Mountain Rest in Oconee County. It is 75 feet high, and there is a small beach to the left of the falls. Fallen trees surround the small plunge pool and make for restful benches after a long hike on the King Creek Falls Trail.

Carolyn Smith of Westminster, 2007 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

The trail to King Creek Falls is one of three major hikes along the the Chattooga River. The river is one of the few remaining free-flow streams in the Southeast – meaning it is not dammed anywhere along its course.

King Creek Falls, SC 2018

Mike Haworth of Lexington, 2018 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Reflections on King Creek Falls


Leonard Vaughan says, “This is your reward as you hike up the King Creek Falls Trail. The trail is only around a half a mile and welcomes hikers of all abilities. The falls tumbles 70 feet into a nice but shallow pool.”

King Creek Oconee County

Leonard Vaughan of Lexington, 2009 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

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Plan Your Trip: King Creek Falls

Where is King Creek Falls located?
Address: Burrells Ford Road, Mountain Rest, SC 29664
GPS Coordinates: 34.966097,-83.110939
Website: http://www.alleneasler.com/kings.html
What else should I see?
Moody Spring 3 miles
Lee Falls 7.9 miles
Russell Farmstead 8.5 miles
Mountain Rest 10.3 miles
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