Roane County, Tennessee
Waterfalls Near Rockwood, TN
There are 15 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Rockwood, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Ozone Falls, 7.1 miles west of town. Ozone Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 432 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southwest of Rockwood.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Rockwood at a Glance
15 Waterfalls Near Rockwood, Ranked by Distance
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Ozone Falls
Ozone Falls is the closest named waterfall to Rockwood, 7.1 miles to the west in Cumberland County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Rockwood.
- Rating
- 4.8 (432 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cumberland County, TN 37854 (GPS 35.8801, -84.8111)
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Laurel Falls
Laurel Falls lies 7.4 miles southwest of Rockwood in Rhea County, number 2 of 15 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood.
- Rating
- 3.2 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rhea County, TN 37381 (GPS 35.8015, -84.7899)
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Basin Falls
Basin Falls lies 8.3 miles west of Rockwood in Cumberland County, number 3 of 15 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood.
- Rating
- 1.8 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cumberland County, TN 37337 (GPS 35.8520, -84.8324)
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Ray Falls
Ray Falls lies 11 miles southwest of Rockwood in Rhea County, number 4 of 15 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood. 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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Upper Piney Falls
Upper Piney Falls lies 14 miles southwest of Rockwood in Rhea County, number 5 of 15 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood. 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 14 miles southwest of Rockwood in Rhea County, number 6 of 15 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood. 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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Jacks Rock Falls
Jacks Rock Falls lies 16 miles north of Rockwood in Morgan County, number 7 of 15 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood. 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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Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area
Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area lies 17 miles southwest of Rockwood in Rhea County, number 8 of 15 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood. 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 17 miles southwest of Rockwood in Rhea County, number 9 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Spring City.
- Address
- Rhea County, TN (GPS 35.7211, -84.9271)
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Double Drop Falls
Double Drop Falls lies 19 miles north of Rockwood in Morgan County, number 10 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Fairfield Glade.
- Address
- Morgan County, TN (GPS 36.1184, -84.8072)
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Flatrock Falls
Flatrock Falls lies 23 miles northeast of Rockwood in Morgan County, number 11 of 15 by distance. Its own nearest town is Coalfield.
- Address
- Morgan County, TN (GPS 36.1200, -84.4250)
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Hilliard Falls
Hilliard Falls lies 26 miles southwest of Rockwood in Bledsoe County, number 12 of 15 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 29 miles southwest of Rockwood in Rhea County, number 13 of 15 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood. 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 30 miles southwest of Rockwood in Rhea County, number 14 of 15 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood. 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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Pilot Falls
Pilot Falls lies 30 miles west of Rockwood in Cumberland County, number 15 of 15 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Rockwood. Its own nearest town is Lake Tansi.
- Rating
- 3.4 (8 Google reviews)
- Address
- Cumberland County, TN 38572 (GPS 35.8934, -85.2161)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Rockwood 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 Rockwood: 9 to the southwest, 3 to the west, 2 to the north, and 1 to the northeast. They are spread across Rhea County (8), Cumberland County (3), Morgan County (3), and Bledsoe County (1). The average distance is 17.8 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Rockwood
Ozone Falls (7.1 mi), Laurel Falls (7.4 mi), Basin Falls (8.3 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Rockwood
Ray Falls (11 mi), Upper Piney Falls (14 mi), Lower Piney Falls (14 mi), Jacks Rock Falls (16 mi), Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area (17 mi), Stinging Fork Falls (17 mi), Double Drop Falls (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Rockwood
Flatrock Falls (23 mi), Hilliard Falls (26 mi), Laurel Falls (29 mi), Snow Falls (30 mi), Pilot Falls (30 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Rockwood: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Rockwood, TN?
15 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Rockwood: 3 within 10 miles, 7 10 to 20 miles, 5 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Rockwood?
Ozone Falls in Cumberland County is the closest, about 7.1 miles west of Rockwood.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Rockwood?
Ozone Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 432 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Rockwood in?
Rhea County (8), Cumberland County (3), Morgan County (3), and Bledsoe County (1).
How does Rockwood compare with other Tennessee towns?
Rockwood ranks 18th of the 42 Tennessee towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.