A rain-dependent roadside waterfall that is best visited after heavy precipitation; flow is minimal or nonexistent in dry weather.
Great Smoky Mountains parking tag required for any parking over 15 minutes
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
NPS page: 'During times of heavy rain, numerous little cascades make up this waterfall' — flow is rain-dependent and can be minimal in dry weather.
Place of a Thousand Drips is a highly rain-dependent waterfall accessible as a roadside stop on Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail (stop #15) near Gatlinburg. During heavy rain, numerous small cascades create the distinctive appearance this site is named for. In dry weather, little to no water is visible, making timing essential for a worthwhile visit.
Access requires a GRSM parking tag for stays over 15 minutes. The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail access road closes seasonally in winter, so verify current road status before planning a trip.
Immediately after heavy rain when numerous small cascades form; minimal flow in dry conditions.
Under 15 minutes
You visit during dry weather; expect minimal to no visible flow.
Great Smoky Mountains parking tag required for any parking over 15 minutes
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
We track 6 waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains, 2 of which are roadside like this one.
There are 4 other waterfalls we track in Sevier County. All Great Smoky Mountains waterfalls →
nps.gov
NPS GRSM official 'places' page, checked Sept 2026. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail (the access road, stop #15) closes seasonally in winter — check current road status before visiting; no other closure listed.
Checked September 2026.