Waterfall Hikes Near Knoxville, TN

615,829 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Knoxville sits about an hour from the Smokies entrances, and 28 falls land inside its circle. Abrams Falls out in Cades Cove stands 20 feet tall at the end of five miles with 675 feet of climbing. Laurel Falls reaches 80 feet after 2.6 miles. Santeetlah Bluff Falls takes an easy mile, dogs allowed. Stewart Falls needs four tenths of a mile, and our details on it end about there.

Located at 35.9692°N, -83.9496°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Knoxville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

28 waterfalls near Knoxville have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Low Bald River Falls Low Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Ray Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 94°F

Tod 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Knoxville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 821 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Mouse Creek Falls Moderate · 1330 cfs 53rd percentile
  3. 3 Basin Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 51st percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Ozone Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 665 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Knoxville (6 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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

20 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

22.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Knoxville (14 waterfalls)

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

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Knoxville

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

13.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

20 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Flatrock Falls

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

Laurel Falls

22.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

29.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

Sassafras Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

29.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

31 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

33 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

39.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

35.1 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

38.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Knoxville

Are there free waterfalls near Knoxville?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Knoxville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Knoxville?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Knoxville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Knoxville?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Knoxville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Knoxville?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Knoxville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Knoxville?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Knoxville, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Knoxville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Knoxville?

The tallest waterfall near Knoxville is Mingo Falls at 120 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Knoxville?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Knoxville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Knoxville?

The closest waterfall to Knoxville is Abrams Falls, approximately 20.6 miles away.

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