Twin waterfalls where Curtis Creek and York Creek meet, reached via a short paved trail in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Anna Ruby Falls is a twin waterfall formed where two separate streams, Curtis Creek and York Creek, drop into a shared pool in the Chattahoochee National Forest's Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area. The U.S. Forest Service lists Curtis Creek's drop at more than 150 feet, with York Creek falling a shorter distance beside it. The site sits a short drive from Helen, Georgia, with a visitor center, picnic area and interpretive displays at the trailhead.
The paved main trail follows Smith Creek from the visitor center to viewing platforms near the base of the falls, and a short braille-interpreted accessible path, the Lion's Eye Trail, is nearby. The Forest Service charges a $6 day-use fee per person for visitors 16 and older, with those 15 and younger admitted free; commercial groups pay regardless of age. The recreation area is open daily year-round aside from a few winter holidays, with admission cut off before closing — confirm current hours, fees and any posted alerts on the official Forest Service page before visiting.
Know before you go
Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area, Chattahoochee National Forest, near Helen, Georgia.
Open year-round; closed Thanksgiving eve, Thanksgiving, Christmas eve and Christmas Day.
Paved trail, about 0.4 mile one-way along Smith Creek to viewing platforms; short accessible Lion's Eye Trail nearby.
$6 per person, ages 16+; 15 and under free; commercial groups pay regardless of age.
Wheelchair access from parking to visitor center; verify grade and surface of the full trail to the falls.
2026-10-11. Conditions and requirements can change; confirm with the land manager before travelling.
Sources & further reading
- U.S. Forest Service — Anna Ruby Falls Recreation Area ↗
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) ↗
This is a researched visitor guide, not a claim that our editors have personally visited. Trail conditions, permits, and access can change.
