Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel
Walhalla, SC
A 100-foot waterfall next to an unfinished 1850s railroad tunnel you can walk into. Both are a few minutes from the same parking lot.
- Nearest town
- Walhalla, SC
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 34.8088, -83.1222
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Crooked Creek RV ParkMotorhome stopover9 mi from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse TunnelMotorhomes
- Chattooga River Lodge and CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse TunnelShowersToilets
- Backcountry Campsite #1Campsite14 mi from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel
- Backcountry Campsite #2Campsite16 mi from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel
- Backcountry Campsite #3Campsite16 mi from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel
- Gorges State Park CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse TunnelTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in South Carolina · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel?
Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel is in Walhalla, SC, at GPS 34.8088, -83.1222. It is about 17 mi from Highlands.
Can you camp near Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Chatuga, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel?
Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waterfalls of the South Carolina Upstate.
What is there to see near Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Jocassee, Devils Fork State Park (14 mi), Tallulah Gorge State Park (16 mi), Whitewater Falls (16 mi) and Whiteside Mountain (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)