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Cullasaja Falls
Waterfall · Highlands, North Carolina
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 100 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.35 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER NEAR PRENTISS, NC (6.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03500000, as of Oct 29, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 201 ft³/s over 82 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Brown Trout.
1 fish species in 1 public record within 2 km of Cullasaja Falls since 2000.
- 1 record · 2004
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Upper Little Tennessee watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cullasaja Falls?
- Cullasaja Falls is a waterfall in Highlands, North Carolina.
- Can you swim at Cullasaja Falls?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Cullasaja Falls rated?
- Cullasaja Falls in Highlands, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 89 reviews.
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Location & Contact
4P8H+XX, Highlands, NC 28741
Highlands, North Carolina 28741
💧 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Visit after rainfall for best water flow
- ›Wear sturdy hiking boots with good traction
- ›Bring a waterproof camera or phone case
- ›Stay on designated trails and viewing areas
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