An easy 1-mile hike to a 20-foot waterfall with a water-play area, seasonal spring and fall flow, no day-use fee.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Official USFS page: "Best viewing times are spring and fall, as there is generally more water flowing over the falls."
Sill Branch Falls is a 20-foot waterfall accessible via an easy 1-mile hike in Cherokee National Forest near Greeneville. The waterfall features a water-play area at its base, making it popular with families for wading and cooling off. USFS recommends spring and fall for the most reliable water flow; summer and winter often see lower levels.
No day-use fee applies. There are no restrooms or potable water at the site, so plan accordingly. The easy distance and water-play appeal make this a family-friendly destination during peak flow seasons.
Spring and fall when water flow is most reliable; USFS notes lower flow in summer and winter.
30 minutes to 1 hour
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
Via a 1-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency — conditions and safety vary by season, so use judgment regardless.
We track 4 waterfalls in Cherokee National Forest.
There is 1 other waterfall we track in Greene County. All Cherokee National Forest waterfalls →
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USFS Cherokee National Forest recreation page, checked Sept 2026; no closure noted. Page describes a water-play area at the base, treated as swimming allowed. No restrooms/potable water on site.
Checked September 2026.