Waterfall Hikes Near Jefferson City, TN

8,391 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Jefferson City is a college town on Mossy Creek, and the Smokies sit within day trip range, seventeen falls in all. Grotto Falls lets you stand behind its 25 foot curtain after 2.6 miles of steady climbing. Laurel Falls covers the same distance at an easier grade and reaches an 80 footer. Ramsey Cascades is the full test, eight miles round trip and 2,200 feet up before you reach its 100 foot drop. Mingo Falls needs under half a mile.

Located at 36.1201°N, -83.4829°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jefferson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Jefferson City have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Low Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Low Soco Falls Moderate

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 67°F

Fri 81°F Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 58°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 65°F Sunny
Mon 67°F Sunny Best
Tue 71°F Sunny
Wed 73°F Sunny
Thu 74°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Jefferson City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 81 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Soco Falls Moderate · 377 cfs 49th percentile
  3. 3 Buckeye Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Spivey Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 Grotto Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 26th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Jefferson City (4 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

26.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Jefferson City

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

23.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

26 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

26.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

27.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

33.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

34.7 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

37.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 117 feet of drop LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

39.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Buckeye Falls in Tennessee, about 477 feet of drop LiDAR

Buckeye Falls

40 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

41 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

41.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

43.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

46.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

48.7 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

48.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jefferson City

Are there free waterfalls near Jefferson City?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Jefferson City, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Jefferson City?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Jefferson City, including Burningtown Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jefferson City?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Jefferson City, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jefferson City?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jefferson City, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Jefferson City?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Jefferson City, including Mouse Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jefferson City?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Jefferson City?

The tallest waterfall near Jefferson City is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jefferson City?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Jefferson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jefferson City?

The closest waterfall to Jefferson City is Rainbow Falls, approximately 23.2 miles away.

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