Notable waterfall · Swain, North Carolina
J. Johnson Falls
J. Johnson Falls is a waterfall in Swain, North Carolina.
J. Johnson Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit J. Johnson Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting J. Johnson Falls: tips
- Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
- Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.
How to reach J. Johnson Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 35.39234, -83.51799. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near J. Johnson Falls
- Fontana Lake · lake · Graham · ~16 km · Must-see
- Wesser Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~17 km · Must-see
- Andrews Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kuwohi · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~24 km · Must-see
- Kuwohi · viewpoint · Swain · ~24 km · Must-see
- Silers Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~25 km · Must-see
- Nantahala National Forest · sanctuary · Macon · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Collins · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~27 km · Must-see
- Wayah Bald · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~30 km · Must-see
- Fontana Lake · lake · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Great Smoky Mountains · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mount Mingus · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Newfound Gap Overlook · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Thunderhead Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~32 km · Must-see
- Chimney Tops · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~33 km · Must-see
- Grotto Falls Smokey Mountains · waterfall · East Tennessee · ~33 km · Must-see
- Fontana Dam · lake · Graham · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mitchell Falls · waterfall · East Tennessee · ~35 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near J. Johnson Falls
- Grotto Falls Smokey Mountains · waterfall · East Tennessee · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mitchell Falls · waterfall · East Tennessee · ~35 km · Must-see
- Roaring Fork Falls · waterfall · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
- Bald River Falls · waterfall · East Tennessee · ~76 km · Must-see
- Lower Whitewater Falls Trail · waterfall · Oconee · ~79 km · Must-see
- Tallulah Falls Dam · waterfall · Rabun · ~92 km · Must-see
- Falls Creek Landing At Keowee · waterfall · Oconee · ~103 km · Must-see
- Raven Cliff Falls · waterfall · Greenville · ~105 km · Must-see
- Norton Falls on Lake Glenville · waterfall · Pickens · ~106 km · Must-see
- Toccoa Falls · waterfall · Stephens · ~112 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit J. Johnson Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near J. Johnson Falls?
Nearby: Fontana Lake (lake, 16 km), Wesser Bald (viewpoint, 17 km), Andrews Bald (viewpoint, 21 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 24 km), Kuwohi (viewpoint, 24 km), Silers Bald (viewpoint, 25 km).
Is J. Johnson Falls worth visiting?
J. Johnson Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in North Carolina on Spotwander.