Waterfall Hikes Near Dandridge, TN

3,351 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Dandridge fronts Douglas Lake and keeps some of the oldest streets in Tennessee, and its eighteen falls hang mostly in the mountains to the south. Mingo Falls returns a lot for a little, 120 feet of water after four tenths of a mile with 160 feet of climb packed in, dogs allowed. Ramsey Cascades demands eight miles and 2,200 feet of gain for its 100 feet. Laurel Falls keeps the morning easy at 2.6 miles to an 80 footer.

Located at 36.0284°N, -83.4308°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dandridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

17 of 18 waterfalls near Dandridge are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Berties Falls Roaring Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Burningtown Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Roaring Flatrock Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Ramsey Cascades Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Strong Queens Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Roaring Soco Falls Roaring

Updated 14 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Thu 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 67°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 58°F Sunny
Sun 59°F Sunny
Mon 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 66°F Mostly Sunny
Vet 65°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Dandridge

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Soco Falls Roaring · 672 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Mingo Falls Roaring · 387 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 387 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Flatrock Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Burningtown Falls Roaring · 805 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Grotto Falls Roaring · 86 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dandridge (4 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

24 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Dandridge

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

18.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

19.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

21.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

27 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

28 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

34.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Buckeye Falls in Tennessee, about 477 feet of drop LiDAR

Buckeye Falls

39.1 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

39.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

46.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 117 feet of drop LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

46.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dandridge

Are there free waterfalls near Dandridge?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Dandridge, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dandridge?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Dandridge, including Burningtown Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dandridge?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dandridge, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dandridge?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dandridge, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Dandridge?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Dandridge, including Mouse Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dandridge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Dandridge?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dandridge?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Dandridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dandridge?

The closest waterfall to Dandridge is Grotto Falls, approximately 18.1 miles away.

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