Waterfall Hikes Near Lenoir City, TN

10,291 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirty-six waterfalls land within fifty miles of Lenoir City, with the Smokies pulling one direction and the Cumberland Plateau the other. Ozone Falls off I-40 gives the most water for the least work, 110 feet of drop after three tenths of a mile on foot, dogs allowed. Laurel Falls up through Townsend stands 80 feet; reaching it takes 2.6 miles and a little over 300 feet of climbing. Out the Tellico River road, Bald River Falls pours 90 feet in full view of the bridge, no hiking required, dogs fine.

Located at 35.8111°N, -84.2818°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lenoir City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 36 gauged

33 waterfalls near Lenoir City have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Low Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Double Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Low Upper Piney Falls Low The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Tod 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lenoir City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Benton Falls Moderate · 47 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 821 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Basin Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 51st percentile
  4. 4 Ozone Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Lower Falls Moderate · 665 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lenoir City (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

39.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Lenoir City

Flatrock Falls

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

Laurel Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

40.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

38.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

39.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

13.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

35.1 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

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

Lower Piney Falls

44.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

20 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

47.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

47.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

26.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

22.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Double Drop Falls

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Middle Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lenoir City

Are there free waterfalls near Lenoir City?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Lenoir City, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lenoir City?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lenoir City?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lenoir City?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lenoir City, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lenoir City?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lenoir City?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lenoir City?

The tallest waterfall near Lenoir City is Virgin Falls at 110 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lenoir City require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lenoir City?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Lenoir City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lenoir City?

The closest waterfall to Lenoir City is Flatrock Falls, approximately 21.2 miles away.

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