Waterfall Hikes Near Spurgeon, TN

4,006 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spurgeon? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spurgeon. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.4430°N, -82.4621°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spurgeon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 29 gauged

5 of 27 waterfalls near Spurgeon are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Strong Dutch Creek Falls Strong Laurel Creek Falls Strong Watauga Falls Strong Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Low Walker Falls Low Linville Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 96°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 98°F Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny Best
Ind 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Spurgeon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Reems Creek Falls Strong · 953 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Watauga Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Creek Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Dutch Creek Falls Strong · 70 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Spivey Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 65th percentile

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

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

Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

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

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Spurgeon

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

34.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

12.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spurgeon

Are there free waterfalls near Spurgeon?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Spurgeon, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spurgeon?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spurgeon, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spurgeon?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spurgeon, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Spurgeon?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Spurgeon, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spurgeon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Spurgeon is Abrams Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Spurgeon?

The tallest waterfall near Spurgeon is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spurgeon?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Spurgeon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spurgeon?

The closest waterfall to Spurgeon is Monkey Falls, approximately 11.1 miles away.

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