Tennessee Waterfalls
Tennessee has 12 named waterfalls on record across 9 counties. 9 need a hike. 10 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No waterfalls match.
| Name | Height | Flows | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136 ft | Development – | Access 1.5 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 75 ft | Development – | Access 0.5 mi hike, paved road | Fee Gorge Access Permit required for base of falls (online or visitor center); overlook free | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 256 ft | Development – | Access 0.4 mi hike, paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 60 ft | Development – | Access 0.8 mi hike, paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 50 ft | Development – | Access 0.8 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 25 ft | Development – | Access 2.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Parking tag: $5 daily, $15 weekly, $40 annual (over 15 min). America the Beautiful passes do not replace it. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 80 ft | Development – | Access 2.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Parking tag: $5 daily, $15 weekly, $40 annual (over 15 min). America the Beautiful passes do not replace it. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 60 ft | Development – | Access 1.6 mi hike (round trip) | Fee – | Status No closure on file | |
| 110 ft | Development – | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 80 ft | Development – | Access 5.6 mi hike (round trip), paved road | Fee Parking tag: $5 daily, $15 weekly, $40 annual (over 15 min). America the Beautiful passes do not replace it. | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| – | Development – | Access paved road | Fee – | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| 110 ft | Development December through April | Access gravel road | Fee – | Status No closure on file |
Photo credits (12)
- Burgess Falls: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Cummins Falls: Brenton Rogers, CC BY 2.0
- Fall Creek Falls: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foster Falls: Casey Fleser, CC BY 2.0
- Greeter Falls: Brent Moore from Smyrna, TN, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Grotto Falls: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Laurel Falls: Kaldari, Public domain
- Machine Falls: Earino, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ozone Falls: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Rainbow Falls: John Manard, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rock Island: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
- Virgin Falls: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
Common questions
Where are the waterfalls in Tennessee?
12 named waterfalls are on record: Burgess Falls, Cummins Falls, Fall Creek Falls, Foster Falls, Greeter Falls, Grotto Falls, and 6 more.
What is the tallest waterfall in Tennessee?
Of the waterfalls on record here with a stated height, Fall Creek Falls is the tallest, at about 256 ft.
Are any waterfalls in Tennessee closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Burgess Falls, Cummins Falls, Fall Creek Falls, Foster Falls, Greeter Falls, Grotto Falls, and 4 more. Each page has the dated detail.
