Putnam County, Tennessee

Waterfalls Near Baxter, TN

There are 8 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Baxter, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Cummins Falls, 7.7 miles northeast of town. Virgin Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 41 Google reviews).

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Cummins Falls in Jackson County, Tennessee — Pictured: Cummins Falls, TN

Best Waterfalls Near Baxter at a Glance

Closest

Cummins Falls

7.7 miles northeast of Baxter.

Highest rated

Virgin Falls

5.0 stars from 41 Google reviews.

Most visited

Cummins Falls

572 Google reviews, the most near Baxter.

8 Waterfalls Near Baxter, Ranked by Distance

Cummins Falls

Dodson Branch, TN · Jackson County · 7.7 mi northeast of Baxter

4.6 (572 reviews)

Cummins Falls is the closest named waterfall to Baxter, 7.7 miles to the northeast in Jackson County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Baxter. Sprawling, rocky nature area featuring a 75-ft. waterfall, hiking trails & scenic views.

Rating
4.6 (572 Google reviews)
Address
Jackson County, TN 38501 (GPS 36.2495, -85.5716)

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Burgess Falls

Baxter, TN · Putnam County · 8.0 mi south of Baxter

4.8 (434 reviews)

Burgess Falls lies 8.0 miles south of Baxter in Putnam County, number 2 of 8 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Baxter. Prominent cascade waterfall spilling 136 ft. into a large limestone gorge enclosed by sheer walls.

Rating
4.8 (434 Google reviews)
Address
Putnam County, TN 38544 (GPS 36.0440, -85.5983)

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Dry Creek Falls

Dodson Branch, TN · Jackson County · 9.3 mi northeast of Baxter

2.8 (4 reviews)

Dry Creek Falls lies 9.3 miles northeast of Baxter in Jackson County, number 3 of 8 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Baxter. Its own nearest town is Dodson Branch.

Rating
2.8 (4 Google reviews)
Address
Jackson County, TN 38501 (GPS 36.2664, -85.5514)

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Cul-car-mac Falls

Smithville, TN · DeKalb County · 16 mi southwest of Baxter

3.6 (59 reviews)

Cul-car-mac Falls lies 16 miles southwest of Baxter in DeKalb County, number 4 of 8 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Baxter. Its own nearest town is Smithville.

Rating
3.6 (59 Google reviews)
Address
DeKalb County, TN 37166 (GPS 35.9451, -85.7761)

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Rogers Falls

Sparta, TN · White County · 19 mi south of Baxter

Rogers Falls lies 19 miles south of Baxter in White County, number 5 of 8 by distance. USGS notes: ~40 ft. tall, E of Allen Bend on an unnamed tributary of Center Hill Lake and Caney Fork

Address
White County, TN (GPS 35.8849, -85.6328)

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Great Falls

Spencer, TN · Warren County · 24 mi south of Baxter

4.9 (39 reviews)

Great Falls lies 24 miles south of Baxter in Warren County, number 6 of 8 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Baxter. Its own nearest town is Spencer.

Rating
4.9 (39 Google reviews)
Address
Warren County, TN 38581 (GPS 35.8048, -85.6303)

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Virgin Falls

Sparta, TN · White County · 28 mi southeast of Baxter

5.0 (41 reviews)

Virgin Falls lies 28 miles southeast of Baxter in White County, number 7 of 8 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Baxter. Its own nearest town is Sparta.

Rating
5.0 (41 Google reviews)
Address
White County, TN 38583 (GPS 35.8392, -85.3308)

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Pilot Falls

Lake Tansi, TN · Cumberland County · 30 mi southeast of Baxter

3.4 (8 reviews)

Pilot Falls lies 30 miles southeast of Baxter in Cumberland County, number 8 of 8 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Baxter. Its own nearest town is Lake Tansi.

Rating
3.4 (8 Google reviews)
Address
Cumberland County, TN 38572 (GPS 35.8934, -85.2161)

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Where the Waterfalls Are

Baxter sits in or near the Highland Rim and Central Basin Edge area of Tennessee. Below and west of the plateau, the Highland Rim is a limestone upland whose edges are notched by gorges. Burgess Falls in Putnam County spills into a sheer-walled limestone gorge, and Cummins Falls in Jackson County drops into a broad pool surrounded by rocky ledges that draw swimmers. Coffee County, around Manchester and Tullahoma, holds the most listings in the state, including Machine Falls, a wide cascade in a protected natural area. On the western Highland Rim, Stillhouse Hollow Falls in Maury County and falls in Hickman, Lewis and Lawrence counties are smaller drops in quiet, wooded hollows. Read the Tennessee waterfall guide.

By direction from Baxter: 3 to the south, 2 to the northeast, 2 to the southeast, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Jackson County (2), White County (2), Putnam County (1), DeKalb County (1), Warren County (1), and Cumberland County (1). The average distance is 17.7 miles.

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Waterfalls Near Baxter: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Baxter, TN?

8 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Baxter: 3 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Baxter?

Cummins Falls in Jackson County is the closest, about 7.7 miles northeast of Baxter.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Baxter?

Virgin Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 41 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Cummins Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Baxter in?

Jackson County (2), White County (2), Putnam County (1), DeKalb County (1), and Warren County (1).

How does Baxter compare with other Tennessee towns?

Baxter ranks 28th of the 42 Tennessee towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.