Waterfall Hikes Near Decatur, TN

1,840 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Decatur? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Decatur. 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 35.5290°N, -84.7933°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Decatur

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 44 gauged

4 of 40 waterfalls near Decatur are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Moderate Freudenberg Falls Moderate Rockstack Falls Moderate Slider Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Moderate Great Falls Roaring Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Strong Upper Piney Falls Strong Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 95°F

Thu 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 95°F Sunny Best
Sun 96°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 97°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Decatur

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Benton Falls Roaring · 124 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Roaring · 1640 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Slider Falls Roaring · 40 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Rockstack Falls Roaring · 40 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Freudenberg Falls Roaring · 40 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Flatrock Falls Roaring · 40 cfs 93rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Decatur (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Laurel Falls

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Decatur (22 waterfalls)

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

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.5 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

All 44 Waterfalls Near Decatur

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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

3.6 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
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hilliard Falls

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

Basin Falls

7.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

26 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft

Double Drop Falls

17.5 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
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

9.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

20.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

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

Hemlock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Decatur

Are there free waterfalls near Decatur?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Decatur?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Decatur?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Decatur, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Decatur?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Decatur, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Decatur?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Decatur, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Decatur?

The shortest waterfall hike near Decatur is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Decatur?

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

Do any waterfalls near Decatur require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Decatur?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Decatur have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Decatur?

The closest waterfall to Decatur is Laurel Falls, approximately 10.7 miles away.

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