The Top 20 Waterfalls in South Carolina
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 20
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in South Carolina. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in South Carolina. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: October 8, 2025
The Reedy River cascades down a cascade of cliffs in the center of the beautiful city of Greenville, creating a magnificent waterfall. After the river had suffered from industry for …
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Journey through a pine and hardwood forest, along beautiful canyon and running streams, covered with mountain laurel and rhododendron. You might have a chance to see a variety of birds, snakes, deer, and other wildlife.
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This is where the 77 mile Foothills Trail begins. It takes you through dense forest and over beautifull hills with a considerable amount of wooden stairs. It ends at Oconee State Park.
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Falls Park on the Reedy, in Greenville's Historic West End, is more than nature's delight—it's a cherished city gem. A versatile haven for all ages, where people gather to thrive and celebrate life.
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Pigpen Falls is a short detour off the main trail. This two-tiered waterfall tumbles over rock ledges into shallow pools, offering a refreshing place to cool off. It’s not as …
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Cane Creek cascades beautifully over the rocks as Issaqueena Falls. There is gazebo nearby and you can take a hike along the Blue Ridge Railroad Historical Trail.
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The first part of the hiking trails in Table Rock State Park features a number of beautiful waterfalls - the Green Creek gently uses the various rock formations to bring its water down to Pinnacle Lake.
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A picturesque cascade offering a quick and easy way to experience the beauty of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. Unlike its taller sibling, Upper Wildcat Falls, this 30-foot waterfall is easily accessible right off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway.
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Clemson Experimental Forest is a huge 17,500-acre forest north of the university's campus. There are a number of trails, viewpoints, parking areas, and day-use areas in the forest's boundaries.
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If you're camping at Burrell’s Ford, King Creek Falls is a great way to start the day before getting back on the Foothills Trail. The short side trail leads to …
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