Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City, TN

131,718 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Buckeye Falls drops 475 feet, among the tallest in the eastern states, and reaching it takes eight hard miles in the mountains south of Johnson City. Easier days are on offer too. Laurel Falls runs 2.3 miles with 300 feet of gain and welcomes dogs. Twisting Falls pairs a mile and a half of trail with a swimming hole on the Elk River. Spivey Falls asks for no walking at all. Thirty-eight falls make the page.

Located at 36.3406°N, -82.3806°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 38 gauged

2 of 36 waterfalls near Johnson City are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Betseys Rock Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Long Hope Falls Low Big Falls Moderate Tank Hollow Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Monkey Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Low Silvervale Falls Roaring

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

  1. 1 Silvervale Falls Roaring · 54 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Coon Den Falls Roaring · 2240 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Roaring · 2240 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Jones Falls Roaring · 2240 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Abrams Falls Strong · 20 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 47th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johnson City (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnson City (28 waterfalls)

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Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

9.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

20.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Buckeye Falls

9.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

35.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

1.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

0.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

33.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Watauga Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

12.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

20.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

26.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

19.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

12.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Murphy Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Are there free waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Johnson City, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Johnson City, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnson City?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnson City, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Johnson City?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Johnson City, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Johnson City is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Johnson City?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Johnson City?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Johnson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnson City?

The closest waterfall to Johnson City is Laurel Falls, approximately 13.7 miles away.

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