Waterfall Hikes Near Watauga, TN

714 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watauga? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Watauga. 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 36.3687°N, -82.2919°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Watauga

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 38 gauged

36 waterfalls near Watauga have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 96°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 86°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Watauga

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Monkey Falls Roaring · 5170 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Crystal Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing · 37 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watauga (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Watauga (28 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Watauga

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

37.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

32.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

39.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

24.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

23.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Murphy Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Watauga

Are there free waterfalls near Watauga?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Watauga, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Watauga?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Watauga, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Watauga?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Watauga, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Watauga?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Watauga, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Watauga?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Watauga, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Watauga?

The shortest waterfall hike near Watauga is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Watauga?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Watauga?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Watauga have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Watauga?

The closest waterfall to Watauga is Laurel Falls, approximately 11.3 miles away.

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