Cumberland County, Tennessee
Waterfalls Near Lake Tansi, TN
There are 22 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Lake Tansi, 1 of them inside 10 miles. Pilot Falls is the closest at 9.2 miles to the west. 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.
Best Waterfalls Near Lake Tansi at a Glance
22 Waterfalls Near Lake Tansi, Ranked by Distance
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Pilot Falls
Pilot Falls is the closest named waterfall to Lake Tansi, 9.2 miles to the west in Cumberland County. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi.
- Rating
- 3.4 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cumberland County, TN 38572 (GPS 35.8934, -85.2161)
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Basin Falls
Basin Falls lies 13 miles east of Lake Tansi in Cumberland County, number 2 of 22 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Rockwood.
- Rating
- 1.8 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cumberland County, TN 37337 (GPS 35.8520, -84.8324)
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Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area
Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area lies 13 miles southeast of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 3 of 22 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. 30-ft. waterfall over a rocky ledge, accessed by a moderate hike amid woods, moss & boulders.
- Rating
- 4.7 (84 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rhea County, TN 37381 (GPS 35.7220, -84.9266)
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Stinging Fork Falls
Stinging Fork Falls lies 13 miles southeast of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 4 of 22 by distance. Its own nearest town is Spring City.
- Address
- Rhea County, TN (GPS 35.7211, -84.9271)
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Ray Falls
Ray Falls lies 13 miles southeast of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 5 of 22 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Spring City.
- Rating
- 2.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rhea County, TN 37337 (GPS 35.7814, -84.8422)
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Ozone Falls
Ozone Falls lies 14 miles east of Lake Tansi in Cumberland County, number 6 of 22 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Rockwood.
- Rating
- 4.8 (432 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cumberland County, TN 37854 (GPS 35.8801, -84.8111)
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Upper Piney Falls
Upper Piney Falls lies 15 miles southeast of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 7 of 22 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Visitors can walk behind this scenic, 80-foot cascade accessible via a modest hike.
- Rating
- 4.6 (97 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rhea County, TN 37337 (GPS 35.7310, -84.8635)
- Website
- gowaterfalling.com
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Lower Piney Falls
Lower Piney Falls lies 15 miles southeast of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 8 of 22 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Spring City.
- Rating
- 4.6 (28 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rhea County, TN 37337 (GPS 35.7288, -84.8655)
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Hilliard Falls
Hilliard Falls lies 15 miles south of Lake Tansi in Bledsoe County, number 9 of 22 by distance. Its own nearest town is Pikeville.
- Address
- Bledsoe County, TN (GPS 35.6506, -85.0611)
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Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls lies 16 miles east of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 10 of 22 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Rockwood.
- Rating
- 3.2 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rhea County, TN 37381 (GPS 35.8015, -84.7899)
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Virgin Falls
Virgin Falls lies 16 miles west of Lake Tansi in White County, number 11 of 22 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. 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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Hemlock Falls
Hemlock Falls lies 19 miles southwest of Lake Tansi in Van Buren County, number 12 of 22 by distance. Its own nearest town is Spencer.
- Address
- Van Buren County, TN (GPS 35.7348, -85.3527)
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Double Drop Falls
Double Drop Falls lies 22 miles northeast of Lake Tansi in Morgan County, number 13 of 22 by distance. Its own nearest town is Fairfield Glade.
- Address
- Morgan County, TN (GPS 36.1184, -84.8072)
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Cascades Rockhouse
Cascades Rockhouse lies 22 miles southwest of Lake Tansi in Van Buren County, number 14 of 22 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Spencer.
- Rating
- 4.8 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Van Buren County, TN 37367 (GPS 35.6632, -85.3491)
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Cane Creek Falls
Cane Creek Falls lies 22 miles southwest of Lake Tansi in Van Buren County, number 15 of 22 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Accessed by a hiking trail, this hard-to-find, 85-foot waterfall features a peaceful swimming spot.
- Rating
- 4.8 (74 Google reviews)
- Address
- Van Buren County, TN 37367 (GPS 35.6628, -85.3505)
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Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls lies 22 miles southwest of Lake Tansi in Van Buren County, number 16 of 22 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Lake Tansi. This striking 256-ft waterfall in a forest has an overlook with a trail down to its plunge pool.
- Rating
- 4.8 (572 Google reviews)
- Address
- Van Buren County, TN 37367 (GPS 35.6659, -85.3558)
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Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls lies 23 miles south of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 17 of 22 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Dayton.
- Rating
- 4.4 (23 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rhea County, TN 37321 (GPS 35.5476, -85.0241)
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Snow Falls
Snow Falls lies 23 miles south of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 18 of 22 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Dayton.
- Rating
- 4.3 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rhea County, TN 37321 (GPS 35.5466, -85.0387)
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Piney Creek Falls
Piney Creek Falls lies 23 miles southwest of Lake Tansi in Van Buren County, number 19 of 22 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Spencer.
- Rating
- 4.8 (33 Google reviews)
- Address
- Van Buren County, TN 38585 (GPS 35.6731, -85.3841)
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Morphy Falls
Morphy Falls lies 23 miles south of Lake Tansi in Rhea County, number 20 of 22 by distance. Its own nearest town is Dayton.
- Address
- Rhea County, TN (GPS 35.5350, -85.0597)
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Jacks Rock Falls
Jacks Rock Falls lies 25 miles northeast of Lake Tansi in Morgan County, number 21 of 22 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Lake Tansi. Its own nearest town is Wartburg.
- Rating
- 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Morgan County, TN 37770 (GPS 36.0998, -84.7130)
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Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls lies 25 miles south of Lake Tansi in Bledsoe County, number 22 of 22 by distance. Its own nearest town is Pikeville.
- Address
- Bledsoe County, TN (GPS 35.5198, -85.1779)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Lake Tansi sits in or near the Cumberland Plateau and Escarpment area of Tennessee. The plateau is Tennessee's waterfall heartland. Fall Creek Falls drops into a deep, forested gorge in one of the state's largest parks, with an overlook above and a trail down to the plunge pool. Foster Falls, in Marion County, falls over a sandstone rim into a cliff-lined amphitheater, and Ozone Falls in Cumberland County plunges off a ledge close to the highway. Along the escarpment above the Tennessee River valley, Rhea and Hamilton counties hold numerous gorge falls, including Falling Water Falls near Chattanooga. Ruby Falls, inside Lookout Mountain, offers a cave tour to an underground waterfall rather than a hike. Read the Tennessee waterfall guide.
By direction from Lake Tansi: 5 to the southeast, 5 to the south, 5 to the southwest, 3 to the east, 2 to the northeast, and 2 to the west. They are spread across Rhea County (9), Van Buren County (5), Cumberland County (3), Bledsoe County (2), Morgan County (2), and White County (1). The average distance is 18.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Lake Tansi
Pilot Falls (9.2 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Lake Tansi
Basin Falls (13 mi), Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area (13 mi), Stinging Fork Falls (13 mi), Ray Falls (13 mi), Ozone Falls (14 mi), Upper Piney Falls (15 mi), Lower Piney Falls (15 mi), Hilliard Falls (15 mi), Laurel Falls (16 mi), Virgin Falls (16 mi), Hemlock Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Lake Tansi
Double Drop Falls (22 mi), Cascades Rockhouse (22 mi), Cane Creek Falls (22 mi), Fall Creek Falls (22 mi), Laurel Falls (23 mi), Snow Falls (23 mi), Piney Creek Falls (23 mi), Morphy Falls (23 mi), Jacks Rock Falls (25 mi), Crystal Falls (25 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Lake Tansi: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Lake Tansi, TN?
22 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Lake Tansi: 1 within 10 miles, 11 10 to 20 miles, 10 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Lake Tansi?
Pilot Falls in Cumberland County is the closest, about 9.2 miles west of Lake Tansi.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Lake Tansi?
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 Fall Creek Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Lake Tansi in?
Rhea County (9), Van Buren County (5), Cumberland County (3), Bledsoe County (2), and Morgan County (2).
How does Lake Tansi compare with other Tennessee towns?
Lake Tansi ranks 6th of the 42 Tennessee towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.