Waterfall Hikes Near Kingsport, TN

101,323 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Kingsport the falls scatter toward the state's edges. Gentry Creek Falls, up in Tennessee's far northeast corner, takes 4.5 miles with 500 feet of climb, and dogs handle it well. Tank Hollow Falls keeps it short, a mile and a half on easy grade. Coon Den Falls packs 500 feet of climbing into 2.6 miles. Monkey Falls makes a moderate two miles. Twenty-five falls in range, enough to fill a season of Saturdays.

Located at 36.5224°N, -82.5454°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kingsport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 25 gauged

16 of 23 waterfalls near Kingsport are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Big Falls Strong Tank Hollow Falls Strong Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Roaring Monkey Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Roaring

Updated 11 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kingsport

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Long Hope Falls Roaring · 423 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Reems Creek Falls Roaring · 923 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Watauga Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Dutch Creek Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Creek Falls Roaring · 70 cfs 92nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kingsport (6 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

26.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kingsport (17 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

LiDAR terrain view around Buckeye Falls in Tennessee, about 477 feet of drop LiDAR

Buckeye Falls

22.5 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Coon Den Falls in Tennessee, about 338 feet of drop LiDAR

Coon Den Falls

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Kingsport

Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

4.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

19.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Buckeye Falls in Tennessee, about 477 feet of drop LiDAR

Buckeye Falls

22.5 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

26.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Coon Den Falls in Tennessee, about 338 feet of drop LiDAR

Coon Den Falls

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37 miles away
Virginia
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

37.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

38.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

42.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Watauga Falls in North Carolina, about 142 feet of drop LiDAR

Watauga Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

43.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
1.7 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Douglas Falk in North Carolina, about 260 feet of drop LiDAR

Douglas Falk

45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
2.8 miles Unknown
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

47 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Roaring Spout Falls in North Carolina, about 273 feet of drop LiDAR

Roaring Spout Falls

47.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kingsport

Are there free waterfalls near Kingsport?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Kingsport, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kingsport?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Kingsport, including Laurel Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kingsport?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kingsport, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingsport?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingsport, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kingsport?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Kingsport, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kingsport?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kingsport is Abrams Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kingsport?

The tallest waterfall near Kingsport is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kingsport?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Kingsport have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kingsport?

The closest waterfall to Kingsport is Monkey Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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