Waterfall Hikes Near Castlewood, VA

1,122 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Castlewood? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Castlewood. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.8782°N, -82.2879°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Castlewood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 12 gauged

10 waterfalls near Castlewood have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Moderate

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 97°F

Wed 96°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Castlewood

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 754 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Jones Falls Moderate · 754 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Moderate · 754 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 Big Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 37th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Creek Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 37th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Castlewood (8 waterfalls)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Castlewood

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

44.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

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

Twisting Falls

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

Jones Falls

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

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Castlewood

Are there free waterfalls near Castlewood?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Castlewood, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Castlewood?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Castlewood, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Castlewood?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Castlewood, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Castlewood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Castlewood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Castlewood is Abrams Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Castlewood?

The tallest waterfall near Castlewood is Abrams Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Castlewood?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Castlewood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Castlewood?

The closest waterfall to Castlewood is Tank Hollow Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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