Carter County, Tennessee
Waterfalls Near Roan Mountain, TN
Roan Mountain has 21 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 5 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Coon Den Falls, 4.8 miles northwest of town. Laurel Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 28 Google reviews). The list includes falls across the line in North Carolina.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Roan Mountain at a Glance
21 Waterfalls Near Roan Mountain, Ranked by Distance
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Coon Den Falls
Coon Den Falls is the closest named waterfall to Roan Mountain, 4.8 miles to the northwest in Carter County.
- Address
- Carter County, TN (GPS 36.2534, -82.1187)
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Jones Falls
Jones Falls lies 4.9 miles east of Roan Mountain in Carter County, number 2 of 21 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain.
- Rating
- 4.5 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Carter County, TN 37687 (GPS 36.2029, -81.9823)
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Big Falls
Big Falls lies 5.7 miles east of Roan Mountain in Avery County, number 3 of 21 by distance. Its own nearest town is Banner Elk.
- Address
- Avery County, NC (GPS 36.1990, -81.9690)
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Twisting Falls
Twisting Falls lies 5.8 miles northeast of Roan Mountain in Carter County, number 4 of 21 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain.
- Rating
- 4.6 (86 Google reviews)
- Address
- Carter County, TN 37640 (GPS 36.2298, -81.9751)
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Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls lies 6.4 miles northwest of Roan Mountain in Carter County, number 5 of 21 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain.
- Rating
- 5.0 (28 Google reviews)
- Address
- Carter County, TN 37658 (GPS 36.2730, -82.1350)
- Known for
- riverside trail, lengthy hike, hike difficulty, rocks, swimming
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Watauga Falls
Watauga Falls lies 13 miles east of Roan Mountain in Watauga County, number 6 of 21 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is Banner Elk.
- Rating
- 4.7 (6 Google reviews)
- Address
- Watauga County, NC 28679 (GPS 36.2532, -81.8548)
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Laurel Creek Falls
Laurel Creek Falls lies 13 miles east of Roan Mountain in Watauga County, number 7 of 21 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is Banner Elk.
- Rating
- 4.8 (19 Google reviews)
- Address
- Watauga County, NC 28679 (GPS 36.2523, -81.8526)
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Dutch Creek Falls
Dutch Creek Falls lies 16 miles east of Roan Mountain in Watauga County, number 8 of 21 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is Foscoe.
- Rating
- 1.6 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Watauga County, NC 28604 (GPS 36.1887, -81.7876)
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Falls of Gouges Creek
Falls of Gouges Creek lies 16 miles south of Roan Mountain in Mitchell County, number 9 of 21 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is Spruce Pine.
- Rating
- 3.3 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mitchell County, NC 28777 (GPS 35.9598, -82.0512)
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Linville Falls
Linville Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Roan Mountain in Burke County, number 10 of 21 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Picturesque waterfalls, a visitor center & well-maintained hiking trails in serene surrounds.
- Rating
- 4.8 (269 Google reviews)
- Address
- Burke County, NC 28657 (GPS 35.9497, -81.9267)
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Martin Creek Falls
Martin Creek Falls lies 19 miles west of Roan Mountain in Unicoi County, number 11 of 21 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is Banner Hill.
- Rating
- 4.5 (22 Google reviews)
- Address
- Unicoi County, TN 37650 (GPS 36.1238, -82.3987)
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Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls lies 21 miles south of Roan Mountain in Mitchell County, number 12 of 21 by distance. USGS notes: approx. 20 ft. tall; located 1 mi. SE of Chalk Mountain, 0.3 mi. SW of Swiss Pine Lake.
- Address
- Mitchell County, NC (GPS 35.8916, -82.0842)
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Grassy Creek Falls
Grassy Creek Falls lies 24 miles south of Roan Mountain in Mitchell County, number 13 of 21 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. A steep downward hike offers visitors views of this multi-tiered waterfall in a woodland setting.
- Rating
- 3.9 (101 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mitchell County, NC 28777 (GPS 35.8562, -82.0853)
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Crabtree Falls
Crabtree Falls lies 24 miles south of Roan Mountain in Mitchell County, number 14 of 21 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Roan Mountain. Waterfall cascading down a 60-ft. rock, with a 2.5-mi. looped trail featuring ferns & wildflowers.
- Rating
- 4.1 (271 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mitchell County, NC 28777 (GPS 35.8567, -82.1361)
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Murphy Falls
Murphy Falls lies 24 miles south of Roan Mountain in Mitchell County, number 15 of 21 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is Spruce Pine.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Mitchell County, NC 28714 (GPS 35.8521, -82.1420)
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Spivey Falls
Spivey Falls lies 25 miles southwest of Roan Mountain in Unicoi County, number 16 of 21 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is Banner Hill.
- Rating
- 4.4 (36 Google reviews)
- Address
- Unicoi County, TN 37650 (GPS 36.0410, -82.4747)
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Roaring Spout Falls
Roaring Spout Falls lies 25 miles south of Roan Mountain in Yancey County, number 17 of 21 by distance. Its own nearest town is Burnsville.
- Address
- Yancey County, NC (GPS 35.8490, -82.2090)
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 26 miles south of Roan Mountain in Yancey County, number 18 of 21 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. USGS notes: Located at Milepost 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Rating
- 4.7 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Yancey County, NC 28714 (GPS 35.8190, -82.1508)
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Long Hope Falls
Long Hope Falls lies 27 miles northeast of Roan Mountain in Ashe County, number 19 of 21 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is West Jefferson.
- Rating
- 1.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ashe County, NC 28615 (GPS 36.3821, -81.6390)
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Silvervale Falls
Silvervale Falls lies 28 miles east of Roan Mountain in Caldwell County, number 20 of 21 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. Its own nearest town is Blowing Rock.
- Rating
- 4.7 (84 Google reviews)
- Address
- Caldwell County, NC 28645 (GPS 36.0476, -81.5953)
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Buckeye Falls
Buckeye Falls lies 29 miles west of Roan Mountain in Unicoi County, number 21 of 21 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Roan Mountain. USGS notes: Reported to be the tallest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Unicoi County, TN 37641 (GPS 36.0876, -82.5751)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Roan Mountain sits in or near the Great Smoky Mountains and Unaka Range area of Tennessee. Along the North Carolina line, the mountains of the Blue Ridge province rise far above the rest of the state and catch abundant rain. In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Laurel Falls near Gatlinburg is among the park's most visited destinations, and Hen Wallow Falls, reached from the Cosby area in Cocke County, fans out over a rock face in rhododendron forest. Benton Falls in Polk County lies in the Cherokee National Forest, while Carter, Unicoi and Johnson counties hold falls in the Roan Mountain area and the high country of northeast Tennessee. These falls flow over ancient, hard rock and often sit in lush, moss-covered settings. Read the Tennessee waterfall guide.
By direction from Roan Mountain: 7 to the south, 6 to the east, 2 to the northeast, 2 to the west, 2 to the northwest, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across Mitchell County (5), Carter County (4), Watauga County (3), Unicoi County (3), Yancey County (2), and Avery County (1). The average distance is 17.9 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Roan Mountain
Coon Den Falls (4.8 mi), Jones Falls (4.9 mi), Big Falls (5.7 mi), Twisting Falls (5.8 mi), Laurel Falls (6.4 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Roan Mountain
Watauga Falls (13 mi), Laurel Creek Falls (13 mi), Dutch Creek Falls (16 mi), Falls of Gouges Creek (16 mi), Linville Falls (19 mi), Martin Creek Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Roan Mountain
Crystal Falls (21 mi), Grassy Creek Falls (24 mi), Crabtree Falls (24 mi), Murphy Falls (24 mi), Spivey Falls (25 mi), Roaring Spout Falls (25 mi), Upper Falls (26 mi), Long Hope Falls (27 mi), Silvervale Falls (28 mi), Buckeye Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Roan Mountain: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Roan Mountain, TN?
21 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Roan Mountain: 5 within 10 miles, 6 10 to 20 miles, 10 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Roan Mountain?
Coon Den Falls in Carter County is the closest, about 4.8 miles northwest of Roan Mountain.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Roan Mountain?
Laurel Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 28 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Crabtree Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Roan Mountain in?
Mitchell County (5), Carter County (4), Watauga County (3), Unicoi County (3), and Yancey County (2).
How does Roan Mountain compare with other Tennessee towns?
Roan Mountain ranks 7th of the 42 Tennessee towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.