Toccoa Falls Waterfall

Toccoa Falls is a 186-foot-high waterfall, one of the tallest free-falling waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. Located on the campus of Toccoa Falls College, it is a place of peace, rest, joy, and extravagant beauty. The waterfall is surrounded by a 1,100-acre wooded campus and is accessible through a short 100-yard path that is handicap accessible. The falls are a popular tourist attraction and campus retreat, and visitors can also explore the nearby Gate Cottage Gift Shop, which offers souvenirs, local crafts, and other gift items. The story of Toccoa Falls includes a tragic footnote, as the Kelly Barnes Dam failed in 1977, resulting in a devastating flood that affected the campus and surrounding area