Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland, TN

72,870 residents
New York Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Forty-eight waterfalls sit inside Cleveland's fifty-mile circle, split between the Cherokee National Forest to the east and the Cumberland Plateau to the west. The closest is Benton Falls, about 14 miles east in the Ocoee district, a 65 foot drop reached by an easy trail of 1.5 miles each way from the Chilhowee day use area, which charges $3 a day. Falling Water Falls, about 18 miles west near Walden, is the quickest payoff, a short state natural area trail to a 110 foot fall with room for only three cars at the trailhead. Rockstack and Flatrock Falls are tucked within a mile of it. Fuel up in town first, because the forest roads will eat your afternoon.

Located at 35.1817°N, -84.8707°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 47 gauged

9 of 43 waterfalls near Cleveland are flowing strongly today

Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Ozone Falls Strong 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 Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Hilliard Falls Moderate Pilot Falls Moderate Ray Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Strong Middle Creek Falls Strong Lower Piney Falls Low Upper Piney Falls Low Lula Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 67°F

Wed 70°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 74°F Partly Sunny
Fri 72°F Sunny
Sat 63°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 61°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 64°F Sunny
Tue 67°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Cleveland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lula Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Keown Falls Roaring · 461 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Benton Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Middle Creek Falls Strong · 0 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Strong · 0 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Basin Falls Strong · 45 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland (14 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.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

17.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

17.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

18 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 297 feet of drop LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

18.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Freudenberg Falls in Tennessee, about 365 feet of drop LiDAR

Freudenberg Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Rockstack Falls in Tennessee, about 122 feet of drop LiDAR

Rockstack Falls

18.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.7 miles 712 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.8 miles Unknown
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
10.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Morphy Falls in Tennessee, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Morphy Falls

25.3 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

26.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

27.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

28.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

29.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

30.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hilliard Falls in Tennessee, about 84 feet of drop LiDAR

Hilliard Falls

31 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

33.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Are there free waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cleveland?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cleveland?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cleveland, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cleveland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cleveland is Bald River Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cleveland?

The tallest waterfall near Cleveland is Fall Creek Falls at 256 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cleveland require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Cleveland requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cleveland?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Cleveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cleveland?

The closest waterfall to Cleveland is Benton Falls, approximately 13.6 miles away.

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