Bridal Veil Falls
Highlands, North Carolina, USA

drive under waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls, Highlands, NC is a cool little roadside waterfall that actually has a small drive through portion of road going under it.

Fast Facts about Bridal Veil Falls, Highlands, NC:

Height: 45 feet

Type: Plunge

Photos: Click here

Location: Click here to go!

Local Weather: Highlands, NC

Dog Friendly: YES with leash

Camping & Accommodations: 

Camping and Lodging

Cell Service: depending on carrier

Nearest Emergency Room: Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Food Nearby: Area Restaurants


cars just past Bridal Veil Falls Highlands NC exit

In fact, the first time Frankie visited, she actually drove her car right underneath.

They have since closed the little portion of the road so that you cannot drive through.  The reason looks to be the erosion caused from the continuous flow of water and probably tourist traffic.

We have actually visited three different waterfalls with the name, Bridal Veil, two of which are in North Carolina.

This one is definitely the smallest, but it makes up for it's deficiency in size with it's unique roadway allure and curb appeal.

Finding Bridal Veil Falls, Highlands, NC

Bridal Veil Falls near Highlands is located on one of our favorite highways in the Tar Heel State, U.S. Highway 64.  This scenic stretch of road is teeming with rivers, mountain streams, and of course, waterfalls!  Find the falls using the map below...

Restaurants Nearby

As we've mentioned before on other pages, on previous trips we've enjoyed both packing a lunch for our waterfall chasing adventures and sometimes enjoying the local cuisine.

In Highlands, we usually pack a lunch, but have also enjoyed sushi and hibachi from Asia House in Highlands.  I think any choice from this restaurant on the mountain is a good one.

But if you're craving some great Mexican food, be sure to check out Chile Loco in Cashiers, North Carolina, which is only 20 minutes or so from Bridal Veil Falls, Highlands, NC.

And if none of those choices strikes your fancy, here's a Google map of restaurants in Highlands that might help you make up your mind...

Camping and Accommodations Nearby

There are several areas for camping in the area near the amazing waterfalls you'll find in this beautiful part of the western North Carolina mountains.  Here's a Google search to get you started: Camping Nearby.

If we prefer a more "brick and mortar" place to stay, we typically start our search with Airbnb in the local area.

That being said, we loved our stay nearby at the Hotel Cashiers which is only about 20 minutes from Bridal Veil.

If you still have trouble finding what you're looking for, maybe just check out this complementary Google map search we've included for your convenience...

Photo Gallery

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view from underneath Bridal Veil Falls
van drove underneath the waterfall

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