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FOSTER FALLS CAMPGROUND - Open to Vehicles - Reservations Required
The Foster Falls campground has 26 rustic campsites ideal for tents or small trailers. The Foster Falls Campground is the only camping area in the park where guests may park a car and/or pop-ups next to the campsite. The campground is open year-round. All sites have a fire ring and a picnic table. Most sites are wooded, offering some shade and have a level, gravel surface. A few are on a slight incline. There are no water or electric hook-ups but a restroom and heated showers are available. No gas generators are allowed at the Foster Falls Campground.
BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING - Reservations Required
South Cumberland boasts over 90 miles of backpacking trails with 93 campsites, eight group sites and one rustic lodge, the Hobbs Cabin. These campsites are located within 12 designated back country campgrounds across the Fiery Gizzard and Savage Gulf trail systems. South Cumberland encourages visitors to reserve your campsite early to ensure you have a site upon arrival. Remember, follow all park rules and be prepared to have a rewarding backcountry experience.
All campsites are limited to four adults and two children. Children are defined as ages 13 and younger. Site capacity information can be found under site features on the campsite reservation page. Please look closely at your campsite's capacity when reserving.
Each site has a designated fire ring. Hiking is required to reach the sites, although a few sites are available at only 120 yards from the parking lot. Water must be filtered from natural sources or carried in, be sure to check with the ranger stations about water availability. A pit toilet is also available at each campground.
South Cumberland has primitive group campsites at most Savage Gulf campgrounds. These sites can accommodate from 30-60 campers, depending on the site and location.
Take either Exit 134 or 135 off I-24.Turn right on Hwy. 41S for 4.5 miles. Visitor Center is on the left.
Great little campground. Sites are well taken care of and bathrooms are stocked and have hot showers. No water or electric at sites but there is a water spigot available by the bathhouse. It's only a 0.5 mile walk to the waterfall. Definitely somewhere I would stay again.
We were just passing through and needed to stretch our legs…. So glad we did. Will have to come back to go camping. Very pretty scenery, in spots the trail was “rocky” and had to climb down.
The trail makes a loop.
Nice, beautiful waterfall. The hike down is rocky but they are steps. My wife and I always enjoy our time there.
Awesome primitive campground. Sites have breathing room so you aren’t on top of your neighbors. Flat gravel sites with fire ring and picnic tables. Clean bathhouse with decent shower and flush toilets. You can beat the location to Foster Falls and all of the trails in the area!
