Amicalola Falls
| Amicalola Falls | |
|---|---|
(view from the 'Reflecting Pool' at bottom) | |
| Location | Dawson County, Georgia, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°34′3″N 84°14′40″W / 34.56750°N 84.24444°W |
| Type | Cascade |
| Elevation | 1,900 ft (580 m) |
| Total height | 729 feet (222 m) |
| Watercourse | Little Amicalola Creek |
Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot (222 m) waterfall on Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. It the highest waterfall in Georgia and is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. The name "Amicalola" is derived from a Cherokee language term ama uqwalelvyi, meaning "tumbling waters." The falls are the centerpiece of Amicalola Falls State Park.