Indian Falls is a roughly 20-foot cascade on Laurel Creek that you reach by a short walk and footbridge near the Talmadge Butler trailhead. Flow changes with the weather and the season, so confirm conditions and access with the managing agency before you go.
Details
- County: DeKalb
- Type of place: Waterfall
- Height: About 20 feet
- Type: Cascade on Laurel Creek
- Getting there: About 0.1 mile on a footbridge route near the Talmadge Butler trailhead
- Best time: After rain; often dry in summer
- Access: Public, inside a state park. Park rules and fees apply
- Managed by: Alabama State Parks
Find it
Part of DeSoto State Park in DeKalb County. Use that page for directions, hours and the map.
Source: Alabama State Parks (https://www.alapark.com/parks/desoto-state-park/waterfalls). Heights and distances vary between sources. Last checked Nov. 11, 2026.
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Questions about Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park
AboutWhat is Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park?
Indian Falls is a roughly 20-foot cascade on Laurel Creek that you reach by a short walk and footbridge near the Talmadge Butler trailhead.
Getting thereWhere is Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park?
Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park is in DeKalb County, Alabama.
Getting there: About 0.1 mile on a footbridge route near the Talmadge Butler trailhead.
Things to doWhat can you do at Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park?
Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park is listed for photography, walking and waterfalls. Each activity links to more places across North Alabama.
AboutHow tall is Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park?
Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park is listed at About 20 feet. Flow depends on recent rainfall, so it can look much smaller in dry weather.
Before you goIs Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park open to the public, and who manages it?
Access is listed as “Public, inside a state park. Park rules and fees apply”. Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park is managed by Alabama State Parks.
Rules, hours and closures are set by the manager and can change, so confirm before you go.
Before you goWhen is the best time to visit Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park?
The listed best time is After rain; often dry in summer.
Weather, water levels and closures change from year to year, so check conditions before you go.
Things to doWhen does Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park flow best?
Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park is listed as a waterfall. Flow depends on recent rainfall and can be a trickle in dry spells, and wet rock is slippery, so go after rain and watch your footing.
Before you goHow do you check conditions and closures at Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park?
Contact Alabama State Parks for current conditions, closures and rules.
This page lists public information. It does not replace posted signs or the manager's notices. Hours, fees, permits and closures change, so confirm with the managing agency before you go.
TrustHow accurate is this listing for Indian Falls at DeSoto State Park?
Source: Alabama State Parks (https://www.alapark.com/parks/desoto-state-park/waterfalls). Heights and distances vary between sources. Last checked Nov. 11, 2026.
This page was last updated on November 11, 2026.