Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend, TN

583 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Townsend earns its quiet side reputation, and Abrams Falls sets the standard. From the Cades Cove loop the trail runs five miles round trip, climbing 675 feet before the 20 foot falls appears, pushing heavy water. Laurel Falls pairs an 80 foot drop with a paved 2.6 mile walk. Lower Falls keeps kids and dogs happy, half a mile with a swim at the end. Ramsey Cascades stands 100 feet for those willing to grind out eight miles. Forty-three falls in range.

Located at 35.6763°N, -83.7529°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Townsend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

43 waterfalls near Townsend have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate 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 Low Betsy Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Low Cullasaja Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Low Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Lower Falls Low Queens Falls Low Laurel Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Low Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Soco Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 78°F Sunny Best
Mon 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 86°F Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 85°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Townsend

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bald River Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 39th percentile
  3. 3 Abrams Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 29th percentile
  4. 4 Middle Falls Moderate · 121 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Leatherwood Falls Moderate · 121 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend (15 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

6.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

20.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Townsend (23 waterfalls)

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

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Townsend

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

32.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

33 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

33.7 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

33.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

35.1 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

38.7 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

41.3 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

46.3 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.9 miles 200 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

47.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

47.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Thurston Hatcher Falls in North Carolina, about 285 feet of drop LiDAR

Thurston Hatcher Falls

47.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

48.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

48.6 miles away
Georgia
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

48.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

49.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

49.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

49.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Townsend

Are there free waterfalls near Townsend?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Townsend?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Townsend, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Townsend?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Townsend, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Townsend?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Townsend?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Townsend?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Townsend?

The tallest waterfall near Townsend is Cullasaja Falls at 250 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Townsend?

Yes, 41 waterfalls near Townsend have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Townsend?

The closest waterfall to Townsend is Laurel Falls, approximately 6.8 miles away.

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