Waterfall Hikes Near Oakdale, TN

230 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oakdale? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oakdale. 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 35.9895°N, -84.5573°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 29 gauged

25 waterfalls near Oakdale 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 Burgess Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock 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 Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours 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 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°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 Oakdale

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 36th percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Moderate · 239 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 36th percentile
  4. 4 Hemlock Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Virgin Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Cane Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oakdale (7 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 29 Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Flatrock Falls

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

Jacks Rock Falls

20.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Double Drop Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

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

Laurel Falls

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

Ray Falls

3.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

49.6 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

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

Lower Piney Falls

20.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

45.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

37.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft

Magendanz Falls

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

Pilot Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Hilliard Falls

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

Bullet Creek Falls

26 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Are there free waterfalls near Oakdale?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Oakdale, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oakdale?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Oakdale, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oakdale?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oakdale, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakdale?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakdale, including Abrams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oakdale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Oakdale?

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

Do any waterfalls near Oakdale require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oakdale?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Oakdale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oakdale?

The closest waterfall to Oakdale is Flatrock Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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