Waterfall Hikes Near Knoxville, TN

615,829 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Knoxville sits about an hour from the Smokies entrances, and 28 falls land inside its circle. Abrams Falls out in Cades Cove stands 20 feet tall at the end of five miles with 675 feet of climbing. Laurel Falls reaches 80 feet after 2.6 miles. Santeetlah Bluff Falls takes an easy mile, dogs allowed. Stewart Falls needs four tenths of a mile, and our details on it end about there.

Located at 35.9692°N, -83.9496°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Knoxville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

28 waterfalls near Knoxville have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate 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 Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 98°F

Aft 98°F Sunny Best
Sat 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Knoxville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Queens Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Bald River Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  5. 5 Mingo Falls Low · 215 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Little Creek Falls Low · 215 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Knoxville (6 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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Knoxville (14 waterfalls)

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

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

35.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Knoxville

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

31.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

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

Little Creek Falls

24.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

15.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Knoxville

Are there free waterfalls near Knoxville?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Knoxville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Knoxville?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Knoxville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Knoxville?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Knoxville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Knoxville?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Knoxville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Knoxville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Knoxville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Knoxville?

The tallest waterfall near Knoxville is Mingo Falls at 120 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Knoxville?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Knoxville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Knoxville?

The closest waterfall to Knoxville is Abrams Falls, approximately 20.6 miles away.

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