Waterfall Hikes Near Kingsport, TN

101,323 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Kingsport the falls scatter toward the state's edges. Gentry Creek Falls, up in Tennessee's far northeast corner, takes 4.5 miles with 500 feet of climb, and dogs handle it well. Tank Hollow Falls keeps it short, a mile and a half on easy grade. Coon Den Falls packs 500 feet of climbing into 2.6 miles. Monkey Falls makes a moderate two miles. Twenty-five falls in range, enough to fill a season of Saturdays.

Located at 36.5224°N, -82.5454°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kingsport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 25 gauged

23 waterfalls near Kingsport have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Laurel Creek Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Low Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

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Flowing best right now near Kingsport

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Walker Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 34th percentile
  2. 2 Douglas Falk Moderate · 9 cfs 34th percentile
  3. 3 Blue Sea Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Roaring Spout Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Murphy Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Crabtree Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 31st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kingsport (17 waterfalls)

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Buckeye Falls

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

Spivey Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

All 25 Waterfalls Near Kingsport

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

Murphy Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

24.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kingsport

Are there free waterfalls near Kingsport?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Kingsport, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kingsport?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kingsport, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingsport?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingsport, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kingsport?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kingsport?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kingsport is Abrams Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kingsport?

The tallest waterfall near Kingsport is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kingsport?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Kingsport have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kingsport?

The closest waterfall to Kingsport is Monkey Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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