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Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of Tennessee’s largest and most visited state parks. The park encompasses more than 29,800 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau. Laced with cascades, gorges, waterfalls, streams and lush stands of virgin hardwood timber, the park beckons those who enjoy nature at her finest. Fall Creek Falls, at 256 feet, is one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States. Other waterfalls within the park include Piney Falls, Cane Creek Falls, and Cane Creek Cascades.
The park is located in Bledsoe and Van Buren counties, 11 miles east of Spencer and 18 miles west of Pikeville. It may be entered from Highway 111 or Highway 30.
In 1937, the federal government began purchasing the badly eroded land around Fall Creek Falls. The following year, the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began restoring the forest and constructing park facilities. A few years later in 1944, the National Park Service transferred ownership of the park to the State of Tennessee.
Fall Creek Falls features 30 cabins, 222 campsites, and the 85-room Lodge Fall Creek Falls. Backcountry camping is also available with a permit.
The park is home to a variety of activities suitable for visitors of all ages and abilities. Hikers can opt for short or long walks around the lake and to the base of Fall Creek Falls. There are two long-distance overnight trails for adventure-seeking visitors while the day-use trails are designed to accommodate recreational and educational activities for all ages. More than 56 miles of trails can be explored.
Spectacular falls, but absolutely one of the best trails I’ve ever seen anywhere. So much work went into a masterpiece to get down to the base of the waterfall. Bravo.
This place spectacular just an amazing place to walk and hike Platforms available for a quick stop or handicapped. I would plan ahead with a walking stick or something from Amazon to make your hike fun and safe for you and others
So much to see here. Don't cheap out and get out of the car and walk across the parking lot. Do the hike. It is worth it.
Take the time to go to the bottom. You can do it. I'm a chunky 50+ woman and I can do it. Stop and take a breath when you need it. Everyone does that is over 40+. Go at your own pace and ignore the 20+ who run up and down the stairs. :)
Great spot from the overlook in front of the waterfall. The scale of the ancient flood is incredible, you can tell by the size of the cataract underneath the waterfall edge. And the walk is great! You need to find a geologist to tell you about it more!
I went there summer and autumn season. During summer there was lots of water and people enjoyed swimming. The water temperature was colder than I expected. During autumn the water of the fall was less than summer. The leaves surrounding the fall were turning yellow and red. I like the view for both seasons.
