Attraction

Elk River Falls Elk Park NC

Name: Elk River Falls Elk Park NC
Address: Elk River Road, Elk Park, NC, 28622, US
Telephone: (828) 689-9694

Due to debris from Hurricane Helene, Elk Falls is temporarily closed until further notice to visitors. Please contact the Appalachian Ranger District for more information.

Elk Falls is the most impressive waterfall from a sheer volume standpoint. The plunge pool is extremely large and certain to be busy in the summer months. Downstream of the pool are a couple of short (~5 ft) cascades before the river levels out. Farther downstream is Twisted Falls.

Please exercise caution and good judgment at the falls as, while beautiful, the falls and surrounding them can be very hazardous. Please obey all rules and warnings.

Note that topo maps identify waterfall as “Big Falls” and not Elk Falls. They are one and the same.

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