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

30 waterfalls near Kingston have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 88°F

Tue 88°F Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 88°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Kingston

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 The Falls Moderate · 245 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Moderate · 92 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Piney Creek Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Hemlock Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd 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

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Kingston

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Morphy Falls

33.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Magendanz Falls

1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

9.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kingston

Are there free waterfalls near Kingston?

There are 16 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 18 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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