Peavine Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on Peavine Creek.
The details
- Watercourse
- Peavine Creek
- Coordinates
- 33.30561, -86.7569
About Peavine Falls
Peavine Falls is a 35-foot waterfall in Alabama, on Peavine Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Peavine Falls 6.1/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
What you'll find
A 65-foot falls in Oak Mountain State Park — Alabama's largest state park, twenty minutes from Birmingham. Older databases list 35 feet; the park's own page and Trailforks both say 65.
A short connector trail — about 689 feet one-way — runs from a dedicated lot to the falls area, backcountry feel at day-hike cost.
A rock overlook near the top looks down the ravine.
Getting there
- Trailhead
- Peavine Falls parking area, Oak Mountain State Park
- Parking
- Dedicated trailhead lot
- Road
- Paved park road
- Hike
- 0.3 mi round trip, 150 ft of climb (easy to moderate)
When to go
Winter and spring rain give it real volume; dry summer stretches thin it to a ribbon.
Rules & fees
- Fee / pass
- Oak Mountain State Park day-use fee at the gate (call 205-620-2520 for current rates)
- Dogs
- Leashed, per park rules
- Hours
- 7am until sunset
- Camping
- Campground, cabins, and yurts in the park
Researched from Alabama State Parks — Oak Mountain State Park. Conditions change — verify before you drive. Been to Peavine Falls recently? Post a conditions report below.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Peavine Falls?
Peavine Falls drops about 35 feet, in Alabama.
Where is Peavine Falls?
Peavine Falls is a waterfall in Alabama, at 33.30561, -86.7569.
Is Peavine Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.1/10.
Gear for the trip
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