Waterfall Hikes Near Statesville, TN

272 residents
Chicago Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Statesville? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Statesville. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.0198°N, -86.1206°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Statesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Statesville have live flow data today

Baker Falls Low Big Falls Low Bluehole Falls Low Bosworth Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Copperas Falls Low Little Falls Low Machine Falls Low Ovoca Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rutledge Falls Low Burgess Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing Cummins Falls Barely Flowing Dry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 98°F

Aft 98°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Lab 91°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Statesville

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
  2. 2 Ovoca Falls Low · 11 cfs 15th percentile
  3. 3 Machine Falls Low · 11 cfs 15th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Low · 11 cfs 15th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Low · 11 cfs 15th percentile
  6. 6 Rutledge Falls Low · 11 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Statesville (3 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.

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

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

Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

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

Bluehole Falls

25.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Statesville

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

34.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Cul-car-mac Falls

12.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

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

Big Falls

15.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

25.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bosworth Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

4.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

24.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

21.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Ovoca Falls

3.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Copperas Falls

45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

35.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

34.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft

Irvine Fall

47 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

42.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Statesville

Are there free waterfalls near Statesville?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Statesville, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Statesville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Statesville, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Statesville?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Statesville, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Statesville?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Statesville, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Statesville?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Statesville, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Statesville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Statesville is Baker Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Statesville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Statesville require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Statesville require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Statesville?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Statesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Statesville?

The closest waterfall to Statesville is Rainbow Falls, approximately 17.1 miles away.

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