48 Things to do near Elk River Falls
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Twisted Falls / Compression Falls
Butler, Tennessee
1.9 miles NTwisting Falls (Compression Falls) is a dramatic Elk River gorge waterfall in northeast Tennessee — stunning, but one of the region's deadliest jump spots.
Swim
Roan Mountain Disc Golf Course
Roan Mountain, Tennessee
6.0 miles WA basically flat free disc golf course with a river running along the first and ninth holes — dual tees stretch the layout to 18.
Disc Golf
Edge Of The World Outfitters
Banner Elk, North Carolina
7.4 miles EA free outdoor street course and a paid mini ramp at a North Carolina outdoor outfitter — pads required on the mini ramp.
Skateboard
Laurel Fork
Hampton, Tennessee
10.2 miles NWSwim near Hampton, Tennessee
Swim
Tombstone Mountain
Elizabethton, Tennessee
16.6 miles NWA spectacular Appalachian disc golf course with monster elevation, sweeping views, and DB-5 baskets — private, PDGA members only, contact required before playing.
Disc Golf
Blue Hole Mill Creek
Elizabethton, Tennessee
17.1 miles NSwim near Elizabethton, Tennessee
Swim
Wilson Creek Area
Collettsville, North Carolina
19.7 miles SENumerous waterfalls and swimming holes tucked throughout the Wilson Creek area — most require short or longer hikes to find, but all are gems worth the effort in the Pisgah National Forest.
Swim
Wahoo's Adventures at New River Outpost
Todd, North Carolina
20.9 miles EA pitch-and-putt free disc golf course near Todd at New River Outpost with two tee pads per hole, a maximum hole length of 190 feet, and some elevation.
Disc Golf
Ralph Stout Park Disc Golf
Mountain City, Tennessee
21.1 miles NEA beginner-friendly layout with great signage, DGA baskets at varied heights, a practice basket, and two water holes set around a Mountain City park.
Disc Golf
Linville Gorge Area
Marion, North Carolina
21.4 miles SLinville Gorge's deep swimming holes reward serious adventurers who navigate rough roads and steep trails — but the gorge is easy to get lost in, so go prepared.
Swim
Rock Creek
Unicoi, Tennessee
21.7 miles WA man-made concrete-bottom stream-fed pool with a sandy beach and short waterfall makes Rock Creek a refreshing — if chilly in June — summer splash near Unicoi.
Swim
Winged Deer Park
Johnson City, Tennessee
25.2 miles NWA course near a boat ramp with a standout roller hole, plenty of ace runs, and regular doubles on Thursdays and a monthly event on the last Sunday at 1pm.
Disc Golf
Backbone Rock
Shady Valley, Tennessee
28.4 miles NSwim near Shady Valley, Tennessee
Swim
Kiwanis Disc Golf at Persimmon Ridge Park
Jonesborough, Tennessee
29.1 miles WA free disc golf course in Jonesborough with a short layout, open and wooded holes, and a log cabin to walk past on the way to hole 16's tee at Persimmon Ridge Park.
Disc Golf
Mount Mitchell Area
Trinity, North Carolina
30.5 miles SWA family swimming area on the South Toe River near Mount Mitchell in the Pisgah National Forest campgrounds — note that the site is closed seasonally and fees apply.
Camp, Swim
The High Country DGC
Jefferson, North Carolina
31.6 miles NEAn Appalachian mountain disc golf experience in Ashe County Park — dual tees, hilly terrain, pond, nice views, and a fun mix of open and wooded holes.
Disc Golf
Elk Shoals
West Jefferson, North Carolina
32.2 miles ESwim near West Jefferson, North Carolina
Swim
Ashe County Park Disc Golf Course
Jefferson, North Carolina
32.2 miles NEA cool Appalachian disc golf experience in Ashe County Park — dual tees, hilly terrain, scenic views, and a pond to keep every round interesting.
Disc Golf
Catawba Meadows
Morganton, North Carolina
34.2 miles SEA free public disc golf course in Morganton set in a scenic meadow studded with pines and young saplings — multiple tees on 12 of 18 holes give players plenty of variety.
Disc Golf
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, Virginia
34.3 miles NRolling hills with a mix of long obstacle-free holes and shorter natural challenges, open from dawn to dusk on a free community college course.
Disc Golf
