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

5 of 36 waterfalls near Johnson City are flowing strongly today

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

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

  1. 1 Tank Hollow Falls Roaring · 1960 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Roaring · 1960 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Spivey Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Buckeye Falls Strong · 160 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Bead and Lace Falls Strong · 1330 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Reems Creek Falls Strong · 1630 cfs 77th 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

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

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

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Johnson City

Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

41.4 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 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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