Waterfall Hikes Near Crossville, TN

12,099 residents
Chicago Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Crossville sits on top of the Cumberland Plateau with water falling off every edge of it. Ozone Falls is just down US 70 near Crab Orchard, 110 feet into a deep pool, three tenths of a mile from the car, dogs fine. Stinging Fork Falls near Spring City drops 30 feet in a gorge, two miles round trip. Thirty-eight falls land inside fifty miles, and most of them, Pilot, Hilliard, Double Drop, cost about two miles of walking and 200 or 300 feet of climb.

Located at 35.9526°N, -85.0295°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crossville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 38 gauged

34 waterfalls near Crossville have live flow data today

Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Burgess Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing Cummins Falls Barely Flowing Dry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Low Jacks Rock Falls Low Double Falls Low Magendanz Falls Low Northrup Falls Low Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Jock Falls Barely Flowing Seventy Six Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Thu 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Sun 83°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Mon 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Crossville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls Moderate · 434 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 434 cfs 50th percentile
  3. 3 The Falls Moderate · 266 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Jacks Rock Falls Low · 40 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Double Drop Falls Low · 40 cfs 21st percentile
  6. 6 Magendanz Falls Low · 48 cfs 16th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Crossville (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.

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Crossville (19 waterfalls)

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

Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Crossville

Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

7.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 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

Double Drop Falls

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

Laurel Falls

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

20.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 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
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

20.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Morphy Falls

33.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Magendanz Falls

1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

37.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Crossville

Are there free waterfalls near Crossville?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Crossville, including Burgess Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Crossville?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Crossville, including Falling Water Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crossville?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Crossville, including Burgess Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crossville?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Crossville, including Burgess Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Crossville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Crossville, including Cummins Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crossville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Crossville is Basin Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Crossville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Crossville require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Crossville require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Crossville?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Crossville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Crossville?

The closest waterfall to Crossville is Pilot Falls, approximately 10.8 miles away.

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