Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton, TN

7,139 residents
New_York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dayton? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dayton. 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 35.4912°N, -85.0120°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dayton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 38 gauged

34 waterfalls near Dayton 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 Benton Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing 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 Great Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Moderate Pilot Falls Moderate Ray Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Middle Creek Falls Moderate Three Creeks Falls Moderate 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

Thursday

Sunny · 72°F

Thu 72°F Sunny Best
Fri 79°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

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

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

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

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

Stinging Fork Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Dayton

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

30.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

7.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

28.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 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

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

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

Laurel Falls

11.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Double Drop Falls

18.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

33.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

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

Lula Falls

20.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

10.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

22 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Deer Lick Falls

33.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

12.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

23.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

19 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dayton

Are there free waterfalls near Dayton?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Dayton, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dayton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dayton?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dayton, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dayton, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Dayton?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Dayton, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dayton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Dayton?

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

Do any waterfalls near Dayton require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dayton?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Dayton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dayton?

The closest waterfall to Dayton is Laurel Falls, approximately 3.3 miles away.

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Sleep Inn & Suites Dayton South

Sleep Inn & Suites Dayton South

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Econo Lodge Dayton North

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Best Western Dayton

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