💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Blue Hole Falls (Elizabethton)
A lesser-known falls and swimming hole near Elizabethton mentioned in regional "secret swimming hole" roundups.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, clear
Water Type
Creek/falls swimming hole
Managed By
US Forest Service (Cherokee National Forest)
County
Carter County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Elizabethton, TN
Access Notes:
Short, steep hike down to the falls area
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace