Waterfall Hikes Near Pigeon Forge, TN

6,345 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Pigeon Forge sits close enough to the Gatlinburg park entrance that most waterfall trailheads are twenty to forty minutes out. Laurel Falls is where nearly everyone starts. The trail runs 2.6 miles round trip on pavement and ends at an 80-foot drop, and the lot fills early on summer mornings. Grotto Falls allows dogs and lets you walk behind the water. Ramsey Cascades asks a lot more of you, eight miles with 2,200 feet of climbing, ending at the tallest fall in the park. Swimming is allowed at Mouse Creek Falls, 4.2 miles in from the Big Creek side.

Located at 35.7977°N, -83.5623°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pigeon Forge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

5 of 38 waterfalls near Pigeon Forge are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Low Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Berties Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Strong Burningtown Falls Strong Cullasaja Falls Strong Dry Falls Strong Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Low Wilson Falls Low Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Strong Woodfin Falls Low Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 94°F

Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Sunny Best
Mon 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 89°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pigeon Forge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 295 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Burningtown Falls Strong · 295 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Cullasaja Falls Strong · 295 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Dry Falls Strong · 295 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Reems Creek Falls Strong · 1570 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 282 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pigeon Forge (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pigeon Forge (20 waterfalls)

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

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

1.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Pigeon Forge

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

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

Middle Falls

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

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

48.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

39.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Timpson Falls

49.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

38.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

7.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pigeon Forge

Are there free waterfalls near Pigeon Forge?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Pigeon Forge, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pigeon Forge?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pigeon Forge?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pigeon Forge?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pigeon Forge?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pigeon Forge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Pigeon Forge?

The tallest waterfall near Pigeon Forge is Cullasaja Falls at 250 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pigeon Forge?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Pigeon Forge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pigeon Forge?

The closest waterfall to Pigeon Forge is Laurel Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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