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 2 hours 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

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

9.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

38.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Cul-car-mac Falls

2.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

26.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

24.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

49.6 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

45.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Seventy Six Falls waterfall

Seventy Six Falls

30.9 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

41.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

Jock Falls

19.7 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rockstack Falls

42.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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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