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Gentry Creek Falls

Tennessee · height not recorded · Cherokee National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15

Gentry Creek Falls, a waterfall in Tennessee
Photo: Chris Bennett, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Gentry Creek Falls is a waterfall in Johnson County, Tennessee. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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Gentry Creek Falls (this page)YFree
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Questions visitors ask about Gentry Creek Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Gentry Creek Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Gentry Creek Falls is inside Cherokee National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Gentry Creek Falls?

Yes — dogs are allowed (Cherokee National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.

Is there a fee to visit Gentry Creek Falls?

No entrance fee. Cherokee National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is Gentry Creek Falls from a major city?

Gentry Creek Falls is 6 miles from Damascus (about 9 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

36.5677, -81.7050

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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