💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Laurel Fork / Laurel Falls
A series of swimming holes along Laurel Fork creek, reached via an Appalachian Trail hike to Laurel Falls.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, mountain-fed
Water Type
Creek swimming holes + waterfall
Managed By
US Forest Service / Appalachian Trail corridor
County
Carter County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Hampton, TN (AT access)
Access Notes:
Moderate hike along the Appalachian Trail to reach falls and pools
✅ 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