Waterfall Hikes Near Charleston, TN

641 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Charleston? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Charleston. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.2862°N, -84.7611°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Charleston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 41 gauged

37 waterfalls near Charleston have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Low Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 97°F

Tod 97°F Sunny Best
Thu 98°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Charleston

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hemlock Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 37th percentile
  2. 2 Cane Creek Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Fall Creek Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Piney Creek Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Charleston (10 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.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Charleston (23 waterfalls)

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

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

35.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

33.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Charleston

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

41 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

9.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

26.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

31.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

33.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Charleston

Are there free waterfalls near Charleston?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Charleston, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Charleston?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Charleston, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Charleston?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Charleston, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Charleston?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Charleston, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Charleston?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Charleston, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Charleston?

The shortest waterfall hike near Charleston is Bald River Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Charleston?

The tallest waterfall near Charleston is Fall Creek Falls at 256 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Charleston require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Charleston requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Charleston?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Charleston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Charleston?

The closest waterfall to Charleston is Bullet Creek Falls, approximately 14.1 miles away.

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