Deshazo Mill Access - aka Deshazo Falls, Fall Creek Falls - Mayo River State Park

*Open Dawn to Dusk (part of Mayo River State Park)

*Public Transit: NO

*Amenities

-Short, easy walk (<5mins) to a beautiful and historic waterfall.

-Family Friendly

-Pet Friendly (leash up on trails, please!)

-Grills and picnic tables at the parking area (not at the waterfall).

-Animal-proof recycling and garbage cans at the parking area.

-Miles of trails continue past the falls.

-Mayo River is a ~20 minute, easy walk from the parking area.

*Recommended Activities

-Swimming

-Paddling

-Fishing

-Hiking

-Cookout

-Photography

-Relax

*Water Access

-After parking in the gravel lot, the trailhead leads down an easy and beautiful path to DeShazo Falls (5 mins), and continues on to the Mayo

River (~15 mins) and miles of additional trails. Upon arriving at the head of DeShazo Falls, a stone stairway leads down to the beach. An

alternative trail is found to your left, but is dirt and narrow.

*Pro Tip

-There are no restroom facilities. Restaurants/stores located nearby in Stoneville, NC.

-Beautiful, shallow swimming area at DeShazo Falls. (NO LIFEGUARD)

-Bring a camera, pack a lunch, plan on staying. Beautiful section of State park.

-View the North and South Mayo convergence along the trail (~30 mins from parking).

The description above was copied from or heavily based on Swim Guide, with permission.

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