The 30 best parks and gardens in Tallulah Falls

Absolutely worth getting there early and going through the permit and class procedure. Take notes on the map provided by the instructor. The gorge is breathtaking and making your own way across expanses of boulders is an experience unlike any other in this entire region. Pick a day and hope for good weather. I suppose it would be just as beautiful in cooler temps, but playing in the water is where the true joy is at.

Tallulah Gorge State Park is an amazing adventure! The hike through the beautiful trails and down to the breathtaking waterfall is unforgettable. The stairs add some excitement and challenge, but it’s totally worth the effort for the incredible views. For anyone with health concerns, I’d recommend skipping the stairs, but everyone else should definitely experience this fantastic place!

This campsite is very nice! The bathrooms were clean and spacious, which we really appreciated. There was some construction happening on the other side, and it looks like a new bathroom facility is coming soon, which is great to see. The trails were beautiful, and all the overlooks had amazing views — perfect for nature lovers. My two fur babies had the best time exploring and enjoying the outdoors! Overall, a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We’re looking forward to coming back!

The trails are well maintained and the overlooks have some phenomenal views. The only thing I will say and that is displayed on a sign before you go down, is the trail to the suspension bridge and hurricane falls below that. That trail is VERY strenuous so think twice about taking it, but it is worth it. The view at the bottom is just as pretty if not more so than the top.

Tallulah falls is a bit underwhelming compared to other places for example, Linville Falls in North Carolina. The exhaustion of the steps def was not worth the view at the end. Parking wasn’t free. Overall the trails were maintained, a great amount of diverse people on the trail. Very family friendly. Bridge was nice. If you’re under an hour way I’d recommend but if not, I’d put more time to the drive and go somewhere nicer. I’m from the mtns of North Carolina and NC’s mtns are free and definitely worth the drive and views. If you’re reading this now, it isn’t fully “fall” colored yet just slightly.

It’s one of the most beautiful waterfalls I have seen in and around Georgia. Went there during the fall season and oh boy what a view it was from there. The hanging bridge over the waterfall is all worth the steps. There are many viewpoints and all of them are beautiful.

Beautiful trails and education center. The trails are well maintained and the scenery is breathtaking. If you don't like or can't do stairs, this park may not be for you. All together we climbed 1099 stairs.

Very beautiful location, but keep in mind that the hike back to the top is extremely steep and strenuous. They have a staircase to make the ground stable, but it still gives you a serious workout. Remember to fill up a water bottle to carry with you.

Tallulah gorge State Park was great. Awesome hiking experience...310 steps down and up from the bridge, not for the weak. Sights were so much better from the over looks 1-10 than pictures will show.

Nice falls at the bottom of the gorge. I didn’t count the steps but there must be at least 1k. Make sure you’re ready for the exit up. Check out the overlooks on the parking lot side then travel down the steps to the bottom. No permit needed for that overlook either. Then travel back to the top on the other side. Check out those overlooks then continue to the vehicle bridge for the great view of the full gorge.

Hurricane Falls is absolutely breathtaking! The powerful waterfall surrounded by lush greenery makes for an unforgettable view. The trail leading there is scenic and adventurous, with great photo spots along the way. A must-see for nature lovers! 🌊💚

An incredibly beautiful place! A tall suspension bridge! I highly recommend it! But be prepared to climb 625 steps down and back up—it's not easy...but it's worth it!

Great views, not possible to capture the experience in a photo. Keep in mind you must get there before noon during hot weather as they close the steps.

Tallulah Gorge is a natural wonder just thirty minutes from home for me. I visit often when weather is right.

The view spot from the power plant is good but you need some binoculars to enjoy it even more. There is not a lot to do there other than enjoying the scenery. We came here by mistake while searching for the Tallulah Gorge State Park, that one is more recommended IMO

Amazing location. Be organized though on your parking as I missed the south side of the gorge and went straight to the park. But you can walk the bridge over to that side too! Beautiful. Plan to spend a good half day if you really want to enjoy it!

Very beautiful area with a big river, 1000 foot deep gorge with a hanging bridge, and lots of trails and waterfalls. I highly recommend you don’t miss this stop on your vacation.

The views were amazing! Thank you for the information about the 510 steps it is from the bottom. I would not have been able to make it back up. I did like the fact that you had several other trails and view points of the area. I could still walk the trails and enjoy of this beautiful area. I would like to make it my goal to return and complete the full trail down to the bridge and cross the gorge. We had an amazing time.

The short class you take at the visitor center to receive a permit to hike the gorge does not prepare you for the actual hike down to Sliding Rock and back out. It took my wife and I about 2 hours to get to the bottom. We hung out for about an hour, swimming, sliding and chilling, before starting our "70 degree" rock climb to the top. It took us about 45 minutes to reach the top moving at a steady pace with the cliff of death about 15ft to our right. Then it was about 2 miles to get back to the visitor center by unmarked nature trails. Pack out what you pack in and be prepared for dangerous conditions at all times.

Tallulah Gorge is in the mountains of N GA. We stayed at the campground in the park which had electric and water hookups. Choose your site carefully - some are near the road into the park. Nice clean campground, average size sites. You can hike to the rim of the gorge right from the campground. There are many viewing platforms along the trails which were busy on a Saturday with good fall color. You can make a reservation to go down into the gorge, 100 per day, first come basis. There are several back country sites as well as 2 trails that are off limits without a permit. The town of Tallulah Falls is nearby with one old timey type general store and one restaurant that we noticed.

Wow. Get ready for some flights of stairs, it’s quite a trek to go in and out of the gorge but the views are pretty spectacular. Ask about a floor permit when the weather is not freezing. The last bit of the trail takes you basically on the sidewalk of a pretty busy road which felt fairly unsafe. I would try to avoid that part in the future if possible.

Great Georgia State park. We camped for three days and hiked into the gorge. We took a ranger lead tour and were glad we did. Lots of fascinating history. An impressive natural geological site.

This is a pretty quiet place and there are nice trails around either to go hiking or biking

Absolutely beautiful, the perfect place to paddle board. I recommend going all the way up the lake. Bucket list kinda stuff

A long hike and very tiring but worth it.

Beautiful lake with a great walking and biking trail.

Very quiet not a lot of parking my son first time kayaking

I go here as often as possible. This is a beautiful area. This whole area including the gorge is probably one of the most beautiful areas to visit in the southeast. I feel fortunate to live only a 20 minute drive from here.

Absolutely stunning views of the gorge. Educational visitors center with souvenirs, snacks, and restrooms. You can make a nice afternoon or an all day excursion.

It’s pretty much 1/4 mile of ascending, but it was worth the view! We got to see people playing at Bridal Falls while we were looking down into the gorge. That was pretty cool! My toddlers completed the entire loop and both rim trails, so it’s not that bad of a hike. There are places to rest if you need to. What are you waiting for? Hike up to Inspiration Point!!

Absolutely gorgeous views and such a great hike.

Beautiful and secluded spot. 10/10 worth the quarter mile uphill hike.

Excellent place for a weekend on family

Beautiful overlook!!

Absolutely wonderful in all ways. The coffee was the most beautiful latte I could ever experience.I didn't even want to drink it so pretty. Everything was an experience, which is something you rarely find very welcoming. The owner was very kind and everything that we had ordered was absolutely delicious. You can see and feel how much they pay attention to.The smaller details every nook, and cranny, there's something interesting in artistic touch or in a romantic way. Absolutely divine totally recommend.

I was driving from Florida to the Smoky Mountains and decided to make a stop here with my wife. What an incredible choice! The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered a coffee with a sandwich, and everything combined perfectly in flavor. The place itself is beautiful, cozy, and welcoming. We left so happy with the whole experience. A perfect stop on our trip, highly recommend!

1st time visiting this cute cozy place and we enjoyed everything. Everyone was very friendly and the food was freshly made every day. Coffee and tea options were endless. Everything tasted delicious. Will definitely stop here every time we head up this way from Atlanta

Perfect stop on the highway on the way back to Atlanta. We had lunch and tea here and both were wonderful. The turkey and fig sandwich and the Hiker sandwiches were delicious. Lots of tea options - everything imaginable. Cute spot- cute decorations and everyone was very friendly.

Stopped by Tallulah 1883 Café and everything was excellent! We ordered an iced latte, the brown butter brown sugar drink (loved that it came in a big mug), a caprese sandwich, and an omelet. The sandwiches were absolutely amazing — honestly the best I’ve ever had. The coffee was smooth and flavorful, and the cozy atmosphere made it a perfect spot to relax after exploring the gorge. Friendly service and great food — highly highly recommend!

What a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere! I absolutely loved this cafe! The place itself is so cozy, with something to see in every corner. The lavender latte was delicious and it looked beautiful in such a beautiful cup!😍

Delicious spot after your hike - place is adorable and coffees ☕️ 🫖 teas and pastries 🥐 are delicious - we had the lavender lattes and spiced vanilla latte - so good! Turkey 🦃 and fig sandwiches 🥪 Pimento and Cheese BLT 🧀 🥓 Pretzel 🥨 hotdog 🌭

A great place to stop in for a meal. The lake is located right below the property with trails and easy access to it. Tons of fun games, a rock, climbing wall and easy place to spend time. Food and service were great. We had a blast. Right around the corner from the overlook!!! 💯🐺

Great spot! Excellent service and food. Highly recommend the Duck Cuban (amazing flavors). We also enjoyed the BLT, steak nachos, and the sangria on tap...crisp, cool, and delicious. Beautiful outdoor space with butterfly bushes by the entrance that attract so many pollinators, making it extra special. We’ll definitely be back! 🌿🦋🥪🍷

Enjoyed our lunch before a hike! Great place, great people and fresh, delicious food. Plenty of healthy options and local draft beer! Loved the bar seating overlooking the green area, but the day was so gorgeous it was hard to pass on one of the seats around the rocks. Has that modern brewery vibe, yet is very family friendly with plenty of games and activities available.

We really enjoyed our relaxing meal at The Edge while visiting Tallulah Gorge on a weekend! We tried the Duck Cuban & Italian Sandwich which were both really tasty. They have jalepeno queso chips as a side which were fire 🔥. There is a large outdoor covered sesting area as well as grassy area for activities, kids to run around, and gatherings. I could definitely picture us visiting again!

Good food and beer. Lots of space for kids to play. Just a short walk off the gorge rim trail.

We held my son's 10th birthday party here last weekend. I was so grateful to find a local spot that could hold all of our guests but still entertain the kiddos! The rates were affordable and the service we received was truly top notch! Everyone went above and beyond to deliver a wonderful experience, and it did not go unnoticed. Thank you all so much for such a great time! We'll be back soon!

Such a cozy spot to grab some food, beer, and play fun game! They’ve got heaters on the patio that keep you nice and warm, and Justice took great care of us ... super friendly and fun!

I thoroughly enjoyed. Good 1 day outing. Parking is $5 Nice small water fall Good tracks Stair are hard

The south rim trail crosses the bridge that goes over the dam. It’s worth the hike to at least overlook 4. Very beautiful scenery! The lake and the gorge!

We had a pretty good walk on the trails overlooking the gorge. Perfect weather too. We did the North then the South Rim trails. We ended up going to the Hurricane trail which has a lot of steps. 😅 But it was all good. Took a lot of pretty pictures of the beautiful wild flowers. Keep hydrated!

This is actually a nice dan on Tallulah river, it has like 10 gates which were closed when we went there. The dam is right by the 441 highway and but you might not be able to spot it while driving. They have several adventures and attractions here. They also have several trails around the falls.

Very exciting place for outdoor activities, highly recommended!

I visited Tallulah Falls, Georgia to stop at Tallulah Falls Gorge and walk the trail. I chose this location so that I could see five waterfalls at one location. It was the greatest decision ever! I was surprised to come upon a site of the dam but Glory! It was absolutely wonderful and definitely a sight to see. To see man's creation clocked in God's creation was truly magnificent.

A beautiful and a very amazing place

June 18, 2025. If you want to go all the way down into the Gorge, you must get a permit. Unfortunately, it was closed the day we went. We did the north and south rim trial. There are over 1000 steps, so be prepared. In the heat, this is a long, hard walk. It is definitely worth walking if you are in the area. We would love to come back and get down in the Gorge.

We really enjoyed the views. We didn’t hike to the bridge this time but it seemed like at almost every outlook you could see a different waterfall. Really nice.

Very nice experience. My husband, myself, 16 year old niece, and 6 year old daughter walked the north rim but didn't do the stairs or suspension bridge. The place was ridiculously crowded, so we felt rushed. They have a gift shop where they sell drinks and snacks. Picnic tables were limited at the museum-information area. We made sandwiches on our truck bed and ate in the sun. So that was disappointing. We planned to relax and eat. More tables are needed, in my opinion. The waterfalls are breathtaking and worth the walk. You can see the dam too from one overlook.

My family and I just went there and by luck, it was one of the weekends when they were releasing water from the dam. It was amazing, the difference of having been there Saturday late afternoon (when there hadn't been a release yet) and Sunday morning. I remember thinking, "the water sounds a LOT louder today" when first getting there Sunday 😄 It really was an amazing place! We loved the views and the north/south rim trails were not challenging but had great payout!

Awesome place to hike but do be ready to go down and back up a lot of stairs!!! The views from all of the different lookouts is amazing. We did the loop and on the other side of the gorge you are able to see the lookouts we were on earlier and it was amazing at how high up we were. Will defiantly be back to walk on the gorge floor when they open it back up and it is warmer. They only give out 100 passes per day and the ranger we spoke with said that one the weekends passes “sell out” in a mater of minutes.

TONS of verticality here. If you plan on seeing the waterfalls, prepare to go down and back up a couple hundred steps. It's a lot! But it's really worth it. There is a rim trail that goes along the top of the gorge that offers neat views from above if you have children, or are looking for a light hike. There are signs that clearly show the difficulty and length of each route, which is helpful. The welcome center is really informational, and gives a good background on the geological features and the history of the gorge. There's a few rangers that can answer questions, a gift shop, exhibits, and a theater. It's a really cool preface to the hike, and isn't too overwhelming.

Death by stairs! ☠️ It was great! Absolutely stunning views and so much fun using the suspension bridge to cross the river. The stairs really aren’t that bad for anyone in decent shape. We went to all the lookouts and even explored down at the gorge. I would have loved to be there on a release day to see them open the damn. Will definitely be back for more adventures.

My best friend Wylie Winters has a place on this lake.

Pristine mountain lake. So clean you could drink it.

This place is absolutely beautiful, I'd love to live on this lake

Love this lake. Visit friends quite often. Mostly quiet on the water, which I like.

Beautiful lake, love paddling around on this lake, so peaceful! Lots of beautiful scenery.

Always fun to visit friends on the lake. Beautiful to boat ride around too

Awesome! Didn't know it existed. Natural beauty, secluded but a great place to visit

Gorgeous lake. Great for kayakers. Though the parking lot is small, it's hard to be upset, because it's free. Thanks Georgia Power.

Lake is full of sediment. Dam should be removed to let the Chattooga and Tallulah Rivers run free!

Has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth and it’s just a hour from my house.

I believe that this is miss spelled! it is TUGALOO Lake

Lots of hills, couldn't eat the fish

I like

Great swimmimg

Pictures don't do this place justice. Come and visit, $5 easy parking, clean facilities and store. Bring good walking/trekking shoes or sneakers and light and comfortable clothes, and your bottle of water or Gatorade. From the visitor's center to the Falls it's a 10 minute walk. But it'll be a few hours if you intend to hike the entire trail, and well worth it.

If you're looking for the Suspension Bridge and its epic View...This is it. Park has one entrance and you just have to pay their parking which is $5 in 2023.

Don’t take advise so lightly. Keep hydrated.

Great view!

Amazing views

Great views

What a treasure! This place is adorable and packed full of great stuff with super friendly staff that make you feel welcome like an old friend. Many, many local artisans (pottery, glass, windchimes, handmade soaps, jams, local honey and more) are featured, as well as new vintage toys and nostalgic candy, and even some hiking gear.

On our visit to Tallulah Falls, we dropped by this well-laid-out historic store. The store features a broad selection of clothing and unique souvenirs to take home, in addition to an assortment of old-fashioned candies, fudge, ice cream, canned foods, and various other appetizing snacks and drinks. We took a break to sit outside in the rocking chairs, snacking and savoring the fresh air. The store's atmosphere is quaint, historic, and rustic, as well as the few other surrounding buildings. The young lady who assisted us was very kind and helpful.

Nice little store, only a stone's throw from the main road (US 441) Good selection of Old Time Candy. Locally made arts and crafts. Art studio is attached and we happen to be there when she was starting one of her creations! Lovely lady named Maria. Check it out if you are in the area, we're glad we did!!

If you are passing near Talullah Gorge State Park be sure to visit the nearby town of Talullah Falls. Not much of the town remains today however the General Store is not to be missed! It is housed in one of the only original surviving buildings and is well over 100 years old. Even many of the shelves and fixtures are original. It is an operating store and has a wonderful traditional appearance. An excellent mix of new, traditional and antique merchandise. I met the owner and she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local history of the town. Be sure to take a break and step back in time with a visit to this amazing store. A Nehi soda and an ice cream treat will brighten any day.

It's worth the detour off the highway! Cute, eclectic artsy general store. Lots of various items. Got some beautiful, unique stained glass art and delicious pasta we made at home, among other items. We even stopped on our way back South.

The General Store is such an amazing place to visit! It’s literally an experience in itself! Take a trip back in time! My husband and I are in love!!! The owner Mary Beth was such a jewel! We enjoyed talking with her, and hearing the history as well as her story! We could have talked to her all day! Seriously this store is such a treasure!!! It’s the legit old general store, and the inside is spectacular!! We can’t wait to bring the grands back in August! We also can’t wait to visit every single time we come back this way!!!

We come up every year as our Troops end of the year campout. We usually hike the gorge and then go to the lookout store but this year we found them because they moved!! Super friendly, they have a bunch of cool stuff, hand died ice cream, nehi sodas, comes in a bottle, fudge, and trinkets and gifts galore. A must see in an old building. Awesome front porch to hang out on and blue grass Saturday nights are starting up right out front on July 4th weekend! Absolute must visit!

Don't miss a great chance to see awesome views of Tallulah Gorge and shop fun and unique gifts, or just have nice conversation with the owners! This review was from (Realifesjourney) visit me on Tiktok, youtube and Facebook.

Free area to look down into Tallulah Gorge, There's a gift shop there where its covered but open air where you can also look into the gorge from too, The upstairs was closed but the ground level was open, Free parking, with Information boards here to read. The drawback is there are telephone wires in the photos, but you can AI them out of your photos

Pretty hike to see the gorge. There is a small museum in the visitor center with artifacts from the early settlers. There is an educational movie about it in the theater, There is a gift shop and bathrooms.

Cool spot to take a pic of mother nature . Almost reminded me of home I'm from California and always going rdtripping to the mountains. Working here and it's been a Blessing to rdtrip up the hills of Georgia. Seen a few waterfalls loved it. ❤️

We would have missed out had my son not asked for a pit stop. Nice views, lots of cottage industry offerings from freeze dried candy to Ale 8 ones sodas! Lot of history shared here, also boiled peanuts!

The Tallulah lookout store is back open! Great stopping point, with fun snacks, wares and some camping essentials. Beautiful porch view with binoculars to see the gorge

Great views, always stop by here on the way to mountains, and on the way back home.

The campsites are pretty close together and our site’s (#44) fire pit was awkwardly situated for a tent. The comfort station near the front of the campground is very well kept, the one in the middle, a little less so, but still decent. The campground seems smaller than it looks on the map. The park is pretty, most of the sites are shaded, and there’s an entrance to The trails at the back of the campground. You can hear traffic all day. Still, We had a lovely time over Memorial Day.

Used to be great. Now gate doesn't always work. Bathrooms by playground are closed entirely, and the other isn't open till well after at 9am and who knows when they close it after.

This was a nice campground. We spent three nights total here in a popup camper, and we enjoyed every bit of it. If you are wanting super spacious camp sites, we'll it's not exceptionally so. Yes, you can see your neighbors, but that said you aren't crammed in like sardines (and yes I have actually been to "camprgrounds" that have you just that close together with your neighbors sewage right next to your picnic table so this is loads better). Each site is fairly roomy, most have gravel to flatten the spot, every site I saw was nice and shady, and there's at least a few feet between sites, some more than others. Honestly, the distance between sites is fairly standard for state parks, at least in GA. The campground itself has very friendly staff and campground hosts. We were treated great the whole time. All of the sites were very clean. I actually saw the campground host going by recently emptied sites to check them and clean up anything left behind. Located at the campground is an entrance to the Tallulah Gorge State Park trails, conveniently located to access the main trails. Within a short walking distance you can view the dam and just a little further the beach at the lake. Personally, we opted to drive to the Interprative Center to walk the trails of the actual gorge because we didn't want to be tired already before we even got to get to the bridge, let alone coming back. But you can get there from the campground trail access. My only real complaint was that the bathrooms were not great. The stalls, especially for the showers, are so small you can't really even wash yourself without bashing your head while trying to bend down. There was nowhere to put you clean clothes and towels in the outer stalls, so you just had to either place them on the floor 😬 or lay them over the outer stall door and hope everyone is as honest as you. Even the outer stalls are so small that getting dressed after your shower is a chore because you can't really bend down. This was true for the men's and women's bathrooms. The cleanliness could have been better too. My husband said there was one toilet stall that was unusable our whole stay because it was clogged and never cleaned up and they had another stall run out of toilet paper for a whole day. The women's restroom stalls weren't that bad, thankfully, but it did not appear as though anyone ever came and cleaned it, just replaced toilet paper and the trash. Overall, the site was lovely and well kept. It has easy access to both the state park and town with plenty to do nearby. The bathroom situation could use a little work, but otherwise I have no real complaints. I wouldn't be against staying here again as there is so much to do and see, even in three days we couldn't get it all done.

very picturesque trails, better to come on weekdays, there are fewer people

Enjoyed our stay. Hiked all the trails in two days. The gorge bottom was not open, it had rained yesterday. Not much in the town, but Walmart is only 10 minutes away.

The park is beutiful and we'll worth the visit, but if you're tent camping and using the showers they're not the cleanest and could use an upgrade. All the sites around us had new gravel added to smooth them out and the cement picknic table was sunk in the ground lower on one side than the other.

Sites 41,42,43 are long drive ways, but the road to the site can't accommodate a big rig. There is a tight turn with a narrow road and some low branches. So if your big and tall think twice and do some digging into more reviews of some who may have done it. So far there isn't anyone in these sites bigger than 32is feet. Site 44 is weird with having the table bbq and fire pit on the same side as the water and electric. The bathrooms are old but aren't as filthy as previous reviews. Maybe the park is finally getting the hint after 2 plus years of bad reviews. I would stay again.

A kayaking-hiking-campers hobbist paradise. Great selection of all kinds of gear. Stopped over for a quick browse - found a few products to be a little pricey but great selection and quality. Got some ideas for our next trip to the Smoky Mountains or camping around and may stop by- hopefully and hoping for a better customer service. The two sales ladies kept a very straight face with us - uninterested and they were generally not talkative to us or other customers. A quick greet to others and they missed us altogether to our delight at entry and exit. No thank you or have a nice day type greeting at all while they stared at our exit. Usually customers have a lot of questions in these kind of stores and the attendants should be attendant and helping them decide on large ticket items.

The trails should be better labeled, I felt lost in a moment but I left, where Mr. Cobra, far from where I entered...

The outpost was large and roomy with all kinds of souvenirs from t-shirts to hiking equipment and lots more, plus the location has a restaurant and is really close to the hiking trails around the north rims of the Tallulah gorge and falls.

Tallulah Gorge outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! Gear and goods right off the beaten path. Everything from serious gear like MSR gas and climbing rope to thoughtful gift ideas and coffee table must-reads. You can also get a park pass here. Knowledgeable and always friendly staff. Wander on!!

Love this place! The restaurant and bar and outdoor space is pretty chill too! Check it out!

Absolutely love this space! The store is amazing! Love that there is hiking/camping/outdoors gear for both male & females. It is so hard to find cute gear. Staff is super friendly/helpful. Didnt get a chance to eat at the restaurant or explore the outdoors area but definitely will come back again for more. Thanks for making such a fun space for everyone to enjoy!

Quaint shop for outdoor necessities. Somewhat pricey but if you need some hiking stuff in a pinch it's definitely a place to try.

We had just hiked to the bottom of Tallulah Gorge, which is an excellent hike, and were seeking local food at 3:10 in the afternoon. The hostess at Kava told us they close between 3 and 4 to clean the grills, but that she could offer hamburgers or the day's special of short ribs with rice and vegetables. She had me at short ribs -- and also for agreeing to seat us. (The night before I had experienced the bizarre food hunt at a Black Walnut in Norcross GA. The place was empty and the service was, by design, non-existent. When 7 people came in 10 minutes before closing, the staff turned them away -- and Black Walnut was OPEN!) The ribs were terrific and the people charming. The entire bill including two drinks came to about $25. Back in Atlanta tonight, I ate at a Seasons 52 where I noticed the price of just one plate of ribs was $25.50. Kava is rustic -- or maybe artsy -- but it is a perfect pairing when exploring Tallulah Gorge. What a terrific meal and lovely service.

For starters this place is plastered with beer signs everywhere only to sit down and they don’t serve beer at all, something about fake IDs is what the girl told us. They were out of pork so we couldn’t get the nachos so we got two burgers instead (they ran out of buns) and our burgers came out well done instead of medium, they were also out of mash potatoes and Cole slaw. After we got our food we had to go and get our own napkins and ketchup. We were never checked on. The quality of the food (what they had left) was ok but the customer service is lacking.

My friends and I came here for a quick bite to eat before we hiked at Tallulah Gorge. Little did we know that we would be here for 1.5 hours. After we finally got our drinks and ordered, it took about an hour for all the food to come out— with the last to come to be the kids grilled cheese. Multiple people had to ask for our sides to be brought out and couple of the orders were completely wrong. The food itself was greasy and undercooked. When we were ready to pay (after the 20 minute wait for our checks) we were told that the owner had to come to bring cash for the register. Needless to say it was a very disappointing trip with no redeeming qualities other than the staff seemed to be good natured.

We enjoyed our dinner on Memorial Day! The staff was warm and friendly. The food was yummy! 3 of us had shrimp and chicken skewers and one had the chicken BBQ. The restaurant is casual. We sat outside on the screened porch. We would go back sometime! It is a wonderful addition to the area! You can't find a menu like that nearby.

Skip this place if you know what’s good for you. There’s tolerable fast food only about 30mins away. You’ll be glad you waited. Kava House Grill doesn’t seem to be the cleanliest of places. The food was not good. The service wasn’t good either. I wouldn’t want my worst enemy dining here after or before a gorgeous hike at the gorge.

I wish I had the kind of experience as the other people who wrote wonderful reviews. My wife and I were there last weekend and had the worst restaurant experience we've ever had. We were seated on the porch and waited to be asked what we wanted to drink. It didn't happen. After 15 minutes I went to the woman at the register and told her we haven't been acknowledged. Shortly after, a nice young girl took our drink order, then she took our food order. Then we waited and waited and waited for at least 45 minutes. Other people who came in after us had been served, eaten their food and left. We were still waiting. I'm not a complainer but I went to the woman at the register again and asked about our food. Shortly after the waitress came and told us our food was coming right out. I think she forgot to put the order in. We waited and waited and waited for another 20 minutes. A second group of people had come, been served and left and we're still sitting there waiting. At this point, we're ready to leave when she shows up with the food. We were there more than 2 hours. My food was mediocre and my wife liked hers but I will not go back there and I will not recommend this place. Oh...and the bathrooms were nasty so imagine the kitchen. :(

Overpriced and poor quality. Took my family to hike the gorge, then stopped in to eat here. I ordered the layered nachos, had the nachos not all been burnt to a crisp it would have decent..granted mine was the only edible meal. My wife couldn't eat her chicken skewers, my mother in law ate her meal, but said it was awful, and my son hated his burger. All in all, I spent $70 for a terrible family meal. We could have gone to ihop and had something decent for nearly half that price. Next trip to Talullah, we'll find something else.

This is a tallulah river lakemont ga.wow look at the cloudy water after 5 inches of rain.omg.its still fabulous. We love to ride an look at the robust tumbling cloudy mighty river.

Blue Ridge KOA was beautiful!

Peaceful place to sit by the river

Is gorgeous place I'll been 2 times

Love stopping by for the views and nature. This really is a must see for anyone. Weather you're from around here and have been 100 times or it's your first visit. This is truly a special place. I like that the hike isnt hard and folks that normally cant enjoy vies like these can.....

It was good day😌 More photo and video in my Instagram: mary.tssss 🎞️

Georgia Power DMS

Great experience. The new bridges make the experience better. It’s a pretty moderate hike, with some short areas being the hardest part. There is some walking on rocks and walking through tree stems, but overall worth the hike. About 8M to the waterfall

Great hiking area! Good parking, beautiful falls. Good for all levels, just a little long. Many campsites / picnic sites to use for the fam!

This trail has it all we really enjoyed it ,the falls at the end makes the effort worth it!!

Truly loved the park. Multiple sites to access the creek within a half mile of the trail. Picnic tables, bathrooms and ample parking. Wasn’t too crowded, and very easy for two six year olds to have an absolute blast without worrying they’d fall in or get pulled away by any fast moving creeks. Will be returning!

It’s 3.5 miles to the waterfall itself, all downhill going there. The trail is heavily traveled and there are two water crossings with no bridges because of the flood. Anytime after noon you will see at least 50 groups of people. Even at 10 am the place is crowded. Very beautiful, but too many people to enjoy the nature side of it.

Great hike with great views. The last two times I’ve been the bridge has been out when crossing the river so keep that in mind.

This spot is such a fern gully escape from the busy lives we tend to lead and even an hour here is enough to rejuvenate your working spirit. Lots of places to explore off the main trails, a bit rooty, and narrow in places and the climb could be a bit difficult for bad knees but I highly recommend it.