Updated July 2026
Devils Bathtub
Devils Bathtub is a deep, blue-green plunge pool carved into the sandstone streambed of Devils Fork in Scott County, reached by a route with more than fifteen creek crossings along several small cascades. Distance is commonly reported around 4 to 6 miles round trip depending on the starting lot, and the full Devil's Fork Loop runs about 7 to 8.5 miles.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check U.S. Forest Service (Jefferson National Forest) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Devils Bathtub in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Devil's Fork Loop Trail reaches it about 6 miles (out-and-back), rated strenuous. The nearest town is Fort Blackmore. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with U.S. Forest Service (Jefferson National Forest) for closures and current conditions.
summer. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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- Doyles River Falls · 63 ft
- Fallingwater Cascades · 100 ft
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