Waterfall Hikes Near Kingston, TN

5,987 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ozone Falls is the quick win from Kingston, a short run west on I-40 to a 110 foot drop three tenths of a mile from the parking area. Dogs can walk it. Upper and Lower Piney Falls share a natural area near Grandview, 80 and 40 feet, each around two miles or a little more of walking. Laurel Falls in the Smokies takes the whole day from Watts Bar Lake. The page counts thirty-four falls, and most of the good ones stack up on the plateau to the west.

Located at 35.8713°N, -84.4959°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kingston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 34 gauged

1 of 30 waterfalls near Kingston is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Low Pilot Falls Low Ray Falls Low Stinging Fork Falls Low Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Roaring Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 71°F

Fri 70°F Sunny
Sat 71°F Sunny Best
Sun 70°F Sunny
Mon 72°F Sunny
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 73°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kingston

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Falls Roaring · 665 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Benton Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 35th percentile
  3. 3 Stinging Fork Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Hilliard Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 31st percentile
  5. 5 Pilot Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Ray Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kingston (9 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.

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

13.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kingston (19 waterfalls)

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

Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

20.3 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

All 34 Waterfalls Near Kingston

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

13.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 117 feet of drop LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

15.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

15.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

15.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

19 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

20.3 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

22.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

22.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Double Drop Falls in Tennessee, about 108 feet of drop LiDAR

Double Drop Falls

25.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

25.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

30.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

31.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

32.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hilliard Falls in Tennessee, about 84 feet of drop LiDAR

Hilliard Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

36.9 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

37.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

38.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.8 miles Unknown
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

38.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
10.0 miles Unknown
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

38.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

39.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kingston

Are there free waterfalls near Kingston?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Kingston, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kingston?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Kingston, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kingston?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kingston, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingston?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingston, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kingston?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kingston?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Kingston?

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

Do any waterfalls near Kingston require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kingston?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Kingston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kingston?

The closest waterfall to Kingston is Ozone Falls, approximately 13.8 miles away.

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