Waterfall Hikes Near Tazewell, TN

2,207 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nine falls make the cut around Tazewell, most of them hanging at the southern edge of the radius in the Smokies. Laurel Falls is the easiest of those, 2.6 miles round trip with 314 feet of climb to an 80 foot drop. Closer to Cumberland Gap country, Amos Falls takes about a mile of walking and welcomes dogs. Double Falls is the commitment, 8.6 miles with 1,200 feet of gain, dogs allowed there too.

Located at 36.4625°N, -83.5669°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tazewell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Tazewell have live flow data today

Amos Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Buffalo Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Aft 96°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Tazewell

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Grotto Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile
  4. 4 Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 Amos Falls Barely Flowing · 301 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tazewell (2 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

36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tazewell (4 waterfalls)

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

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

33.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Tazewell

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

Falls of Buffalo

45.3 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

33.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft
Amos Falls waterfall

Amos Falls

34.9 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

31 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

42.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tazewell

Are there free waterfalls near Tazewell?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Tazewell, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tazewell?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Tazewell, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tazewell?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tazewell, including Amos Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tazewell?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tazewell, including Amos Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tazewell?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tazewell is Amos Falls at 1.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tazewell?

The tallest waterfall near Tazewell is Ramsey Cascades at 100 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tazewell?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Tazewell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tazewell?

The closest waterfall to Tazewell is Laurel Falls, approximately 39.5 miles away.

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