Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland, TN

72,870 residents
New York Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Forty-eight waterfalls sit inside Cleveland's fifty-mile circle, thick along the Ocoee corridor of the Cherokee National Forest. Benton Falls drops 65 feet at the end of three easy miles, dogs allowed. The fastest payoff belongs to Falling Water Falls, where a few minutes of walking earns 110 feet of falling water. Rockstack and Flatrock each need about two moderate miles. Middle Creek Falls gains 300 feet over a mile and a half. Fuel up in town first, because the forest roads will eat your afternoon.

Located at 35.1817°N, -84.8707°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 48 gauged

44 waterfalls near Cleveland have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Low 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 High Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 90°F

Thu 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Fri 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 91°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny Best
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cleveland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Jumpoff Falls Moderate · 40 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Monteagle Falls Moderate · 40 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 40 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Deer Lick Falls Moderate · 40 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Cascade Falls Moderate · 40 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland (11 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

38 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

41.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rockstack Falls

42.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

26 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

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

Three Creeks Falls

17.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morphy Falls

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

Lower Piney Falls

20.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

3.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Are there free waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cleveland?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cleveland?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cleveland, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cleveland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cleveland?

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

Do any waterfalls near Cleveland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cleveland?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Cleveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cleveland?

The closest waterfall to Cleveland is Benton Falls, approximately 13.6 miles away.

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