McCreary County, Kentucky
Waterfalls Near Whitley City, KY
8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Whitley City, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Yahoo Falls, 4.1 miles northwest of town. Cumberland Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 1,511 Google reviews). Most of the falls are northeast of Whitley City. The list includes falls across the line in Tennessee.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Whitley City at a Glance
8 Waterfalls Near Whitley City, Ranked by Distance
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Yahoo Falls
Yahoo Falls is the closest named waterfall to Whitley City, 4.1 miles to the northwest in McCreary County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Whitley City.
- Rating
- 4.7 (91 Google reviews)
- Address
- McCreary County, KY 42653 (GPS 36.7716, -84.5121)
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Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls lies 11 miles northeast of Whitley City in McCreary County, number 2 of 8 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Whitley City. Huge waterfall tumbling 69-ft. over a sandstone bed, offering the occasional lunar rainbow sighting.
- Rating
- 4.8 (1,511 Google reviews)
- Address
- McCreary County, KY 42634 (GPS 36.8388, -84.3450)
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Eagle Falls
Eagle Falls lies 11 miles northeast of Whitley City in McCreary County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Whitley City. 44-ft. waterfall over a rock ledge into an natural swimming hole, reached by a moderate loop trail.
- Rating
- 4.8 (85 Google reviews)
- Address
- McCreary County, KY 42634 (GPS 36.8438, -84.3439)
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Dog Slaughter Falls
Dog Slaughter Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Whitley City in Whitley County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Whitley City. This waterfall in the Daniel Boone National Forest empties into a swimming hole.
- Rating
- 4.8 (121 Google reviews)
- Address
- Whitley County, KY 40769 (GPS 36.8585, -84.3118)
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Amos Falls
Amos Falls lies 14 miles northeast of Whitley City in Whitley County, number 5 of 8 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Whitley City. Its own nearest town is Williamsburg.
- Rating
- 4.2 (11 Google reviews)
- Address
- Whitley County, KY 40769 (GPS 36.8239, -84.2590)
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The Falls
The Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Whitley City in Scott County, number 6 of 8 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Whitley City. Its own nearest town is Oneida.
- Rating
- 4.4 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Scott County, TN 37841 (GPS 36.4954, -84.6510)
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Double Falls
Double Falls lies 22 miles southwest of Whitley City in Scott County, number 7 of 8 by distance. Its own nearest town is Huntsville.
- Rating
- 5.0 (0 Google reviews)
- Address
- Scott County, TN 37841 (GPS 36.4270, -84.6255)
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Jock Falls
Jock Falls lies 24 miles west of Whitley City in Wayne County, number 8 of 8 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Whitley City. Its own nearest town is Monticello.
- Rating
- 3.9 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Wayne County, KY 42633 (GPS 36.8140, -84.8852)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Whitley City sits in or near the Cumberland Plateau and Big South Fork area of Kentucky. The deep sandstone gorges of south-central Kentucky hold the state's best-known falls. Cumberland Falls, on the Cumberland River near Corbin, is a broad curtain of water over a sandstone ledge and is famous for the moonbow that can appear in its mist on clear nights near the full moon. Nearby Eagle Falls drops into a pool below a rock ledge, and Dog Slaughter Falls lies in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Yahoo Falls, in the Big South Fork area, pours over a large rock shelter. Seventy Six Falls in Clinton County empties toward Lake Cumberland, and Anglin Falls in Rockcastle County lies at the end of a forest preserve trail. Read the Kentucky waterfall guide.
By direction from Whitley City: 4 to the northeast, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the west, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across McCreary County (3), Whitley County (2), Scott County (2), and Wayne County (1). The average distance is 14.6 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Whitley City
Yahoo Falls (4.1 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Whitley City
Cumberland Falls (11 mi), Eagle Falls (11 mi), Dog Slaughter Falls (13 mi), Amos Falls (14 mi), The Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Whitley City
Double Falls (22 mi), Jock Falls (24 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Whitley City: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Whitley City, KY?
8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Whitley City: 1 within 10 miles, 5 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Whitley City?
Yahoo Falls in McCreary County is the closest, about 4.1 miles northwest of Whitley City.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Whitley City?
Cumberland Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 1,511 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Whitley City in?
McCreary County (3), Whitley County (2), Scott County (2), and Wayne County (1).
How does Whitley City compare with other Kentucky towns?
Whitley City ranks 2nd of the 15 Kentucky towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.