Waterfall Hikes Near Tellico Plains, TN

1,275 residents
New_York Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tellico Plains? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tellico Plains. 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 35.3665°N, -84.2982°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 45 gauged

41 waterfalls near Tellico Plains 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 Berties Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Moderate Ray Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tellico Plains (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.

Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

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

Upper Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tellico Plains (24 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 45 Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Morphy Falls

2.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

36.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

10.1 miles away
North Carolina
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
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

21.6 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 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
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

44.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

36.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

29.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

7.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

38.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

8.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

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

Basin Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

26.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

30.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Are there free waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tellico Plains?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Tellico Plains, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tellico Plains?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tellico Plains?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

The tallest waterfall near Tellico Plains is Cochrans Falls at 600 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tellico Plains?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Tellico Plains have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tellico Plains?

The closest waterfall to Tellico Plains is Bald River Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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