Watauga Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier tiered on Watauga River.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Tiered
- Watercourse
- Watauga River
- Coordinates
- 36.29011, -81.92449
About Watauga Falls
Watauga Falls is a 16-foot tiered in Tennessee, on Watauga River. The water falls in 2 distinct tiers.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Watauga Falls 7/10 — worth the drive. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Watauga Falls?
Watauga Falls drops about 16 feet across 2 tiers, in Tennessee.
Where is Watauga Falls?
Watauga Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee, at 36.29011, -81.92449.
Is Watauga Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7/10.
Gear for the trip
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