Waterfall Hikes Near Bristol, VA

17,036 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Bristol straddles the Tennessee line, and its waterfall map does too. Twenty-eight falls land within fifty miles, many in the mountains east around Watauga Lake. Twisting Falls on the Elk River is 1.5 miles down to a swimming hole, dogs allowed. Laurel Falls runs 2.3 miles along a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Gentry Creek Falls needs 4.5 miles and pays out with a double-decker drop. Abrams Falls closer to town covers 5 miles with 675 feet of gain.

Located at 36.6181°N, -82.1604°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bristol

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 28 gauged

26 waterfalls near Bristol have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 83°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bristol

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Murphy Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bristol (1 waterfall)

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.

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

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Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Bristol

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

37.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

40.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

49 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

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

Crabtree Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Upper Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bristol

Are there free waterfalls near Bristol?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Bristol, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bristol?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Bristol, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bristol?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bristol, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bristol?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bristol?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bristol?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bristol is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bristol?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bristol?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Bristol have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bristol?

The closest waterfall to Bristol is Abrams Falls, approximately 6.9 miles away.

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