City of Bristol County, Virginia

Waterfalls Near Bristol, VA

9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Bristol, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Abrams Falls, 6.6 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 Tennessee.

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

Photo of Twisting Falls in Carter County, Tennessee — Pictured: Twisting Falls, TN

Best Waterfalls Near Bristol at a Glance

Closest

Abrams Falls

6.6 miles northwest of Bristol.

Highest rated

Laurel Falls

5.0 stars from 28 Google reviews.

Most visited

Twisting Falls

86 Google reviews, the most near Bristol.

With recorded history

Gentry Creek Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

9 Waterfalls Near Bristol, Ranked by Distance

Abrams Falls

Bristol, VA · Washington County · 6.6 mi northwest of Bristol

4.2 (53 reviews)

Abrams Falls is the closest named waterfall to Bristol, 6.6 miles to the northwest in Washington County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Bristol.

Rating
4.2 (53 Google reviews)
Address
Washington County, VA 24202 (GPS 36.6757, -82.2562)

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Monkey Falls

Weber City, VA · Scott County · 19 mi west of Bristol

2.1 (11 reviews)

Monkey Falls lies 19 miles west of Bristol in Scott County, number 2 of 9 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Bristol. Its own nearest town is Weber City.

Rating
2.1 (11 Google reviews)
Address
Scott County, VA 24251 (GPS 36.6059, -82.5354)

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Laurel Falls

Roan Mountain, TN · Carter County · 23 mi south of Bristol

5.0 (28 reviews)

Laurel Falls lies 23 miles south of Bristol in Carter County, number 3 of 9 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Bristol. Its own nearest town is 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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Tank Hollow Falls

Lebanon, VA · Russell County · 24 mi north of Bristol

4.8 (62 reviews)

Tank Hollow Falls lies 24 miles north of Bristol in Russell County, number 4 of 9 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Bristol. Its own nearest town is Lebanon.

Rating
4.8 (62 Google reviews)
Address
Russell County, VA 24225 (GPS 36.9401, -82.1543)

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Coon Den Falls

Roan Mountain, TN · Carter County · 24 mi south of Bristol

Coon Den Falls lies 24 miles south of Bristol in Carter County, number 5 of 9 by distance. Its own nearest town is Roan Mountain.

Address
Carter County, TN (GPS 36.2534, -82.1187)

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Big Falls

Lebanon, VA · Russell County · 26 mi north of Bristol

4.8 (33 reviews)

Big Falls lies 26 miles north of Bristol in Russell County, number 6 of 9 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Bristol. Its own nearest town is Lebanon.

Rating
4.8 (33 Google reviews)
Address
Russell County, VA 24260 (GPS 36.9623, -82.0532)

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Gentry Creek Falls

Mountain City, TN · Johnson County · 27 mi east of Bristol

4.1 (33 reviews)

Gentry Creek Falls lies 27 miles east of Bristol in Johnson County, number 7 of 9 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Bristol. Its own nearest town is Mountain City.

Rating
4.1 (33 Google reviews)
Address
Johnson County, TN 37680 (GPS 36.5676, -81.7048)

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Twisting Falls

Roan Mountain, TN · Carter County · 28 mi southeast of Bristol

4.6 (86 reviews)

Twisting Falls lies 28 miles southeast of Bristol in Carter County, number 8 of 9 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Bristol. Its own nearest town is Roan Mountain.

Rating
4.6 (86 Google reviews)
Address
Carter County, TN 37640 (GPS 36.2298, -81.9751)

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Jones Falls

Roan Mountain, TN · Carter County · 30 mi southeast of Bristol

4.5 (15 reviews)

Jones Falls lies 30 miles southeast of Bristol in Carter County, number 9 of 9 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Bristol. Its own nearest town is Roan Mountain.

Rating
4.5 (15 Google reviews)
Address
Carter County, TN 37687 (GPS 36.2029, -81.9823)

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Where the Waterfalls Are

By direction from Bristol: 2 to the north, 2 to the southeast, 2 to the south, 1 to the east, 1 to the west, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Carter County (4), Russell County (2), Washington County (1), Scott County (1), and Johnson County (1). The average distance is 23.0 miles.

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Waterfalls Near Bristol: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Bristol, VA?

9 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Bristol: 1 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 7 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Bristol?

Abrams Falls in Washington County is the closest, about 6.6 miles northwest of Bristol.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Bristol?

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 Twisting Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Bristol in?

Carter County (4), Russell County (2), Washington County (1), Scott County (1), and Johnson County (1).

How does Bristol compare with other Virginia towns?

Bristol ranks 11th of the 29 Virginia towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.