Waterfall Hikes Near Oakdale, TN

230 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oakdale? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oakdale. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.9895°N, -84.5573°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 29 gauged

25 waterfalls near Oakdale have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Moderate Burgess Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Low Upper Piney Falls Low The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Aft 96°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Oakdale

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bald River Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  3. 3 Benton Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 26th percentile
  4. 4 Abrams Falls Barely Flowing · 98 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 Burgess Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Basin Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oakdale (7 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.

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

25.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

31.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft

Morphy Falls

30.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

19.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

8.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

27.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

25.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

16.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

16 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Are there free waterfalls near Oakdale?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Oakdale, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oakdale?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Oakdale, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oakdale?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oakdale, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakdale?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakdale, including Abrams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oakdale?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Oakdale?

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

Do any waterfalls near Oakdale require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oakdale?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Oakdale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oakdale?

The closest waterfall to Oakdale is Flatrock Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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