Waterfall Hikes Near Madisonville, TN

5,120 residents
New_York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Madisonville? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Madisonville. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.5232°N, -84.3630°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Madisonville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 38 gauged

34 waterfalls near Madisonville have live flow data 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 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 Benton Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Low Fall Creek Falls Low Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Low Ray Falls Low Stinging Fork Falls Low Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 79°F

Fri 79°F Sunny Best
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Madisonville (8 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.

Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

22 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Madisonville (20 waterfalls)

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

Bemis Camp Falls

28.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

28.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Madisonville

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

22 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

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

Stewart Falls

24.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

28.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

26.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

45 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

0.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morphy Falls

2.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

40.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

40 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

33.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Flatrock Falls

18 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

36.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Madisonville

Are there free waterfalls near Madisonville?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Madisonville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Madisonville?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Madisonville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Madisonville?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Madisonville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Madisonville?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Madisonville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Madisonville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Madisonville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Madisonville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Madisonville?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Madisonville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Madisonville?

The closest waterfall to Madisonville is Bullet Creek Falls, approximately 14.4 miles away.

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