Fall Creek Falls State Park

Absolutely Stunning in the Fall! Fall Creek Falls is truly magical this time of year. The fall colors are unbelievable—vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows everywhere you look. The trails are crisp and peaceful, the weather is perfect for hiking, and the waterfall views surrounded by autumn foliage are breathtaking. It’s the kind of place that instantly makes you slow down and appreciate nature. Whether you're taking photos, hiking, or just enjoying the scenery, this park is incredible in the fall. Highly recommend visiting!

Best bachelors weekend I will ever have. The warmest it ever got was 2 degrees and I couldn’t have been happier. It snowed about 5 inches over the two nights we were there and the sights were extraordinary, never seen Tennessee like this. I highly recommend Mel’s Old Time’s Diner over in Spencer for breakfast. Prices are incredible and the service is the right type of local. Something I have learned when it comes to winter exploring is that no one else is there with you so you can have way more peace of mind about being comfortably yourself.

We drove out from Nashville, TN to visit this state park and overall really enjoyed the trip. The scenery throughout the park is beautiful and well worth the drive. I was a bit disappointed by the waterfall itself—it was more of a trickle when we visited and not quite what we expected. It felt a little like opening a fortune cookie with no fortune inside. That said, we ventured out to other areas of the park and were rewarded with several truly mesmerizing views that made up for it. Parking near the waterfall was challenging. The lot was difficult to navigate and finding a space wasn’t easy. Despite those challenges, the park was absolutely worth the trip, and we’re glad we made the drive.

One of the most beautiful waterfalls I’ve ever seen. If you’re traveling between Kentucky and Atlanta, I highly recommend stopping by Fall Creek Falls State Park. A few tips I want to share: 1.There’s no admission fee. You can enjoy this incredible view thoroughly for free. 2.The park is enormous. If you’re using GPS, do not search “Fall Creek Falls State Park.” Like me, you might end up in the middle of the park with no clear direction to the falls. Instead, search for “Base of Fall Creek Falls” to go directly to the waterfall area. It’s also a great place to relax, with a resort-like atmosphere and a beautifully maintained golf course. If you need a refreshing break, definitely consider visiting this park.

Beautiful park. Stunning views. Falls Creek waterfall wasn't flowing that well at our visit. Suspention bridge and view is amazing. Piney falls is hard to see but you can hear it. A few places to eat. Snack bar and cafe is a better choice than the restaurant at the resort. The resort restaurant is pricey for what you get. Long wait for 2 fish and fries: they definitely need to change the oil, our fish looked burnt, fries were not hot, 2 drinks from the bar were 25.00. We didn't complain, our server was great and did a good job. Another couple walked out after letting their server know they were still waiting after 30 minutes of ordering burgers and fries. The park overall is stunning.

Another special place in Maury County. Easy access off the highway and the parking lot has been expanded a little. The hike is short and the path is easy to follow. Make sure you wear proper shoes because there are rocks+tree roots along the path.

Out of several state park in Tennessee I visited this one was my favorite! Its very accessible! Lots of amenities. Bathrooms are very nice for a park. Looks like they had ton of camping options. Being the shoulder season and rainy weather I was surprised at the amount of people there.

First time at the park despite living only two hrs away. It was beautiful and id recommend it to anyone. I stayed one night at the lodge and agree with some reviews about the price being a bit high for the accommodations. The room didn't lack anything per se, and was nice, but the bed wasn't what id expect for that proce, comfort wise. There were extra blankets and the pillows were plentiful. The thermostat was a bit hard to figure out and there was a strange flashing light up by the ceiling.. smoke detector?

You can easily see why this is one of the most visited state parks!! It's huge, for one, with lots of hiking trails that highlight the key features of the park, think lots of waterfalls!! Most are visible from overlooks with short hikes, and for the more adventurous, there are treks to the bottom of the namesake falls, a cable trail (bring leather gloves, carabiner, possibly climbing gear) to Rockhouse Falls, or longer trails like the Paw Paw loop, Overlook trail, or even the Prater Place for a hidden Hemlock Falls. I also stayed in the lodge, which was fantastic! The rooms were well equipped, comfortable, and had great features like balconies. The view at the restaurant over the lake was beautiful, especially at sunset. The fisherman style cabins have decks literally on the water, so that looked like a must see at some point, too!! Couple of other hits: pet friendly rooms, pet friendly trails, golf course, cabins, fire pit and pool at lodge, Nature Center, and Visitor Center!

One of the most beautiful waterfalls I've ever seen. If you're traveling between Kentucky and Atlanta, I highly recommend stopping by Fall Creek Falls State Park. A few tips I want to share: 1.There's no admission fee. You can enjoy this incredible view thoroughly for free. 2.The park is enormous. If you're using GPS, do not search "Fall Creek Falls State Park." Like me, you might end up in the middle of the park with no clear direction to the falls. Instead, search for "Base of Fall Creek Falls" to go directly to the waterfall area. It's also a great place to relax, with a resort-like atmosphere and a beautifully maintained golf course. If you need a refreshing break, definitely consider visiting this park.

What a beautiful national park. So much to do. We made a day trip but many options for an overnight stay. We did the suspension bridge trail. Beautiful view of the falls and the swimming hole but the bridge is not for the faint of heart. You think it's ok until you are in the middle and it's starts rocking. It's safe but definitely affects your equilibrium. The views are worth it!

This is such an amazing state park - from the overall ementies, views, approachable hiking, water, falls, you really cannot go wrong. I recently went on a camping trip with my dad here, a staple spot for him, a first time for me! They have multiple campgrounds with the ability to accommodate RV's, tents as well as some primitive spots. Not into camping? No problem, they also have a recently built lodge, as well as small cabins on the lake and throughout the park. Entertainment doesn't just stop at hiking either, between their golf course, zipline, as well as water craft/sport renting, you could easily fill your day with all the activities they offer. Park entrance is free, they have a lovely visitor center upon entry and then throughout the park have a museum, a general store, a gear shop and a restaurant at the lodge. Truly a beautiful park and hidden gem in Tennessee, well wortha. visit!

Nice little hike down to the waterfall, took both dogs with us. The terrain gets more difficult the lower you go, or the closer you want to get to the bottom of the waterfall. There are some parts of the hike that are strenuous so you just have to test it out and see how far you're willing to go. We went to the bottom but not all the way to the bottom of the waterfall as that's a steep climb down. It was a decent hike, weather was lovely. Definitely wouldn't do this hike if it were raining as the rocks and dirt can get slippery. Would definitely recommend seeing this lovely view even if it's just viewing from the top of the waterfall.

Campground B, site B63. Hiked the woodland trail, saw the beautiful falls, swam in the cascades falls, so nice! When we were there in August '25, though, the entire park had no water, so all the restrooms were closed! It was also very hot and we were tent camping.

Sunday, June 30th went to Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN with hubby Tony Vanoy , Kayla Beth Fields , Joshua Hunt & Deacon Hunt. The park was lovely with full sunshine and medium water flow...I wish the flow of the fall was heavier for them but it was still extremely beautiful!!! The park is very lovely and free to enjoy!!!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls SP. It is in a fairly remote setting near the amazing namesake waterfall and right on a beautiful lake. The room was large and comfortable, felt pretty new and fresh. Bed was super comfy, quiet room. The restaurant is outstanding for lunch and dinner with a wide ranging menu. We got, grilled trout, dinner salad, fried catfish, and cod tacos. All superb and the wait staff was excellent. The complimentary continental breakfast was just okay, not great for a hearty breakfast lover.

Perfect for a family getaway! Tons of hiking for teenage boys, beautiful lodge views, and super friendly staff. The on-site restaurant is convenient, there's a bar for adults, and plenty of board games to enjoy with the kids. Fun for everyone--would definitely go back!

This Park is a hidden gem off the beaten path. While visiting Nashville, we decided to drive a little over 2 hours to FCF. We don't regret it. Ample parking. Friendly people. Secured trails. Thanks, Tennessee.

Grilled cheese was dry and looked like two pieces of bread put in a toaster then cheese put in middle would not recommend

Absolutely love this place. Great scenery. Great facilities. Only trouble is it gets quite crowded and prices spiking

While the forest and waterfalls are beautiful, the overall park leaves a lot to be desired. The campsites are on top of each other with no privacy at all. The customer service is one of the worst I've experienced in a state or federal park. I'm glad I saw the falls but I will not return.

This was our first visit to this TN state park. We stayed in campground B for 4 days and 3 nights. The campground offers lots of clean shaded areas to walk which our dogs loved. Our site was spacious with a concrete pad. We camp in a Motorhome and do not tow a vehicle. We found that if we walked from campground B to campground C, we could take a hiking trail to the swinging bridge with beautiful scenery. This trail veered left to go to the main waterfall. We remained on the main trail because we wanted to go to the Nature Center. On the day we departed we drove to the main parking area for the primary waterfall and enjoyed a short walk/hike to view beautiful scenery. Because this park is so large, and we do not tow a vehicle, we were limited to just a small area of the park during our stay. I wish they offered some type of trolley service to other areas so we could have experienced more of this amazing state park. If booking a campsite, pay close attention to the information related to how level each campsite is. Our site was great, but as we walked around the campground, we saw some that would have been impossible for us to use in our 38 foot motorhome. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed Fall Creek Falls State Park and will visit again.

We came here in November 2023. This is a beautiful park in Tennessee. Lots of hiking trails and a great little gift shop with small museum. When we came here in the water was really low so the falls were not rushing like they normally would. But we still enjoyed the hike through the woods and enjoyed the swinging bridge. I would love to come here during the spring to see all the trees and shrubs in bloom. We were a little late and all the leaves had fallen off the trees. Great place to get away for picnicking and hiking.

Absolutely, love the hiking area. The waterfall was perfect, definitely cold enough to drink.

Amazing park full of beautiful views. The waterfall was stunning, one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States at 265 feet. It would be easy to spend a couple days in this park. Hiking, swimming and enjoying nature. The park has 222 campsites in five different areas. All sites have tables, grills, water, and electricity and are served by six bathhouses. Cabins are also available. Hiking, biking, fishing, boating and rock climbing etc etc etc. We did plenty of touring and wrapped things up at the snack bar.

These parks are incredibly well maintained. The visitor centers are brand new, clean and beautiful.

Do yourself a favor and reserve a fisherman's cabin for a long weekend! Back when we did this, we reserved them 1 year to the day in advance [that's how quickly they booked up!] for New Year's weekend and always had an absolute blast! The cabins are always well kept, spacious, and just plain fun to have the cozy back porch area right over the water. We never actually fished from the back deck but you certainly could if you wanted. I don't recall if the bikes were rentals or free, but we bike rode a LOT around the entire park. This is the version of the fisherman's cabin I recommend: "two-story, two bedrooms, one and a half bath cabins. Fisherman Cabin guests can enjoy outdoor cooking, sunbathing, and fishing from their private porches situated out over the lake. WiFi is available. On the lower floor of the two-bedroom Fishermen Cabins is a full kitchen, dining area, a living room with a potbelly woodstove, and a full bath. Upstairs are the two bedrooms and the half bath. Inside one bedroom are two full-XL beds and the other bedroom has one king-size bed." They sleep a lot of folks, and we always included a couple of friends or couples, and had ample room. The hike to the base of the beautiful fall is easy and it's just lovely when you get to the bottom. I recall a suspension bridge and several other falls, also. One January, we enjoyed a beautiful snow fall, it was actually a lot of snow [at least for us Southerners] and it made our hiking even more exciting. It looks like they have made some major upgrades to the park with the new lodge and restaurant/bar which is such a nice feature! There were not a lot of dining options in this area, so having an on-site restaurant/bar is such a nice touch! It's nice to know they've added prepared food "available at The Village pool snack bar and FCF Golf Course Pro Shop. Groceries are sold at the camp store in The Village." All that hiking makes a girl hungry! Tennessee does their state parks right, ya'll! If you haven't visited Fall Creek Falls, you are definitely missing out! There's something for everyone and it really is a peaceful, tranquil, beautiful retreat.

This is a beautiful park. The falls weren't big but we enjoyed them. It's a nice day outing. There are so many downed trees from Hurricane Helen that came through a couple of months age. Big patches of no standing trees. Some root bases were 5-20 feet across. Amazing to see. We went to the visitors center and I was talking to the gal at the desk about the hurricane. She said she sat right where she was sitting as we talked and she watched the hurricane cross the road right in front of her. I think she said they were stranded there for days because of flooding and down trees. There's a big beautiful lake and great hiking patches. We will be back.

I had felt implicitly that there is generally a hierarchy of parks, where national parks tend to take the best land, state parks snap up some more provincial attractions, and local parks are the leftovers. But while this one is a state park, it is quite majestic, boasting what they claim is the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies, which can be seen from a distance but also offers what must be a refreshing swim underneath (I didn't have time). You wouldn't want to be swimming anywhere near the top of that waterfall, because the area is apparently prone to flash floods and other dangers, which is how it became a park in the first place. Unlike a lot of parks, it is not a cul-de-sac and you can effectively drive through it and come out the other end, helpful for travelers with places to be. The amenities appeared substantial, and many campers with tents and travelers with RVs were present. You can apparently drive quite close to the falls, but I drove to the nature center instead. I will say that it was one of the least impressive nature centers I've ever seen, being mostly a small gift shop, with one video on the history of the park playing and very little in the way of educational value. I did only a loop to the main overlook and back, spending an hour or two. I was charged no money (other than the gas I spent getting here), though I did note some ranger-led tours of the lake and the forest were offered for a fee and looked interesting. Even outside the main falls, there were plenty of other waterfalls, overlooks, swimming areas, and trails. It was a park where one could easily spend days and is certainly worth far more time than I had to devote to it.

Stayed for a weekend conference, chef Dillan knocked it out of the park. Must see waterfalls, quiet rooms, clean environment, great stay.

I received an email from the Department of Tourism of TN, and I'm glad I did. I love waters and decided to stop at Fall Creek Falls State Park on our way back to Wisconsin. What a wonderful place. They have tent, RV , cabins, and a new lodge to stay in. We stayed in the lodge. Our room was great with a lake view. The restaurant/bar was a little small in season it could hard to get in. My ribs were yummy, and my husband's steak and shrimp were also delicious. Our waitress was great but she forgot my husband's salad and our rolls. After a good night's sleep, we had a continental breakfast that came with our room. There are 3 main falls, Fall River Falls drops 248 ft, Piney and Cane Creek Falls, and they were all breathtaking. The park also has non motorized boat rental , swimming pool, golf, and more. We will be stopping again.

Trail Hiking / Waterfalls Camping Fishing Picnics Horseback Riding Canoeing Golfing If any of the above sound like fun, then this is a place you must check out! This State Park is one of Tennessee's largest and most visited state parks. The park encompasses more than 29,800 acres along the eastern Cumberland Plateau. Our group arrived just around Noon on a Saturday Pre-Easter Day. The temperature was in the low 60's and it was a gorgeous sunny, Spring Day! The parking lot was almost full of vehicles. Even though there were many people hiking to the Falls, it wasn't "crowded". The trail itself was clear of obstacles, and is rated as moderate (level of difficulty) probably due to some of the short ascents / descents. The Falls, at 256 feet, is one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States. It was truly spectacular and there are a couple of observation decks one can take photos from and enjoy its magnificence. Another highlight was crossing the swift creek via the suspension (swinging) bridge. Everyone enjoyed it and if you've never had the opportunity to experience one, this is a must do. I would recommend you bring a bottle of water with you even though your hike is mostly shaded by large pines. The park is open 24 hours with the road leading to the falls being locked at dark. All Day Use Areas close at sunset. Remember to follow all Park Rules and to be safe while enjoying the many Park activities. I highly recommend this place, and look forward to returning in the future.

Fall Creek Falls is the most visited state park in Tennessee. It's HUGE, at almost 30,000 acres. Fall Creek Falls is 256 feet tall and claims to be one of the highest waterfalls on the eastern side of the Mississippi River, but there are three other waterfalls in the park- including Piney Falls, Cane Creek Falls, and Cane Creek Cascades. The land had been really badly eroded and in poor condition, but was purchased by the federal government in 1937. The CCC began restoring it, and the federal government transferred the property to the state government in 1944. It has a lodge hotel with 85 rooms and a full service restaurant, 30 cabins, over 200 RV/tent campsites, 30 back country camping sites, group camp sites, 20 miles of mountain bike trails, fishing, a golf course, a canopy challenge course, a general store, a nature center, boating, tennis courts, basketball court, a vistors center, and 56 miles of hiking. Hiking Trails include the Base of the Falls Trail (.35 mile), the Cable Trail (.10 mile), the Campground Trail (.15 miles), the Gilbert Gaul Trail (4.15 mile loop), the Link Trail (4.4 miles), the Lower Loop Trail (12 mile loop), the Millikans Overlook Trail (.45 miles), the Overlook Trail (.65 mile), the Paw Paw Trail (2.5 mile loop), the Piney Falls Path (.9 mile), the Prater Place Trail (3 miles), the Turkey Pen Ridge Trail (.5 mile), the Upper Loop Trail (13 mile loop), the Wheeler Farm Trail (1.5 mile loop), and the Woodland Trail (.75 mile). This park is gorgeous, and will easily fill your entire day with things to do. The views are awe-inspiring, and we enjoyed this so much! Also, fun fact, this was the filming location for Disney's live-action The Jungle Book.

Great Park! 6 Great Waterfalls, Friendly Visitor Center Staff! So funny story... I had a friend visiting from out of stated and was taking him to Panther Falls/ Foster Falls and somehow GPS brought me here. AWESOME since I never had been here before and this is a great place! We pulled into the first visitors center and made a stop at the playground for my little guy to blow off some energy. Cool little playground but watch the slides in the end they are kid dangerous... Adult dangerous too, not sure who put steps into a slide but that kills the back.... There are 3 falls next to this visitor center and then you can hike 2.2 miles round trip and over a suspension bridge to see the tallest falls in the eastern US or you can drive there too. We hiked the happy little trail though the woods and enjoyed the nature and trees... We only saw 4 falls this trip since tiny got sleepy... great place! Beautiful! We enjoyed the falls and definitely will be back.

Third visit to park with family. Reasons we continue to visit are the numerous trails for all levels, clean accommodations, friendly Rangers and staff, and variety of activities. No motorized/gas boats permitted on lake so great for leisure activities and fishing. Check out the boat house, need a fishing license to fish on lake. We saw an active beaver den on our hike around the lake and an otter on a less traveled path to a stream. HIKING TIP: Download an App to track your activity while in the park. We recorded every hike we took, plus helped us find our way back to trails. If sending younger ones off alone, you can share locations. All trails in Fall Creek and outside park are on State Park App. Does drain battery so be fully charged when you start hike. LOCKING CAR TIP, ESPECIALLY RENTALS: put your keys on a lanyard during trip so they are easy to spot as you race to lock up and get to a trail. You are excited and keys are first thing to get misplaced. We wasted a hike trying to remember who had the key fob to the rental car or did we lose it on hike? With keyless starting, we all forgot and left car unlocked with key fob in center console. What a waste of a happy hike worrying about car keys. You can walk and hike to all waterfalls or you can drive to overlooks and enjoy the views. The park also offers an inexpensive passenger van ride with a ranger that takes up to 12,people to the various overlooks and provides history of the park. This park has hiking for beginners or less agile who want to enjoy the scenery with little to no elevation changes such as along the lake or streams. More strenuous or longer hikes are in the park and just outside the park as well, such as Wheeler Farm. The trails are clearly marked by color coded badges that indicate difficulty and help you navigate paths that interconnect. Pet friendly park and pets were on the trails. This visit we stayed 4 days in a one-story, three bedroom (5 beds) 2 bath fishing cabin on the lake. Clean and furnished including kitchen with the basics. We brought groceries and supplemented with items from the Park's general store. A grill was outside each cabin, but if are a serious cook when on vacation you might supplement grilling and cooking utensils and specialized cookware. Bring extra tin foil and cleaning supplies and toilet paper. State park provide basics, but not all comforts you might desire on a longer stay. Prior visits we stayed at the lodge and ate meals there, but lodge under renovation in spring 2020. Washer and dryer at park community area, not at the cabin so bring extra socks and under garners to avoid washing on trip. You do have to share machines and if park busy you don't want to spend time washing.

Spectacular views. Excellent amenities, Village Store, gift shop, snack bar, pool, lake. The visitor center is new and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The Nature Center is a must visit. Bathhouses are always clean. Some need updating but serve their purpose well. There is a golf course, luxury cabins and lodge but we did not use them. Three concerns. There is no way for families to safely bike from campgrounds to the pool. Many campers have a very difficult time leveling their campers. We did not eat at the lodge restaurant because the reviews, almost all them, are bad.

Beautiful. Peaceful. Bathrooms could be cleaner. Swimming pool nice. Lots of large spaces for Pups and RVs.

We were fortunate to stop by right after a rare heavy snowfall here in TN. The whole park was covered in snow and quite beautiful. We also saw very limited people which meant that it felt like we were only ones in the winter wonderland. Lots of good information from other people's review and if you're considering going, I highly recommend doing a day trip! About 2 hours from Nashville. The scenic loop was closed unfortunately, but we saw the other waterfalls! It's a relatively short hike for people looking for a proper 2-3hour hike. The main one the guide recommended was less than 2 miles round trip. We did not make the descent down to the bottom of the falls due to being not sure how slippery/icy it would be. Keeping this review short, and just posting some winter photos!

Park is beautiful. There is no debating that. You will enjoy it. HOWEVER, just recently someone in their infinite wisdom decided to not allow patrons to order an entrees while seated at the bar in the lodge. I am a local. I live in Spencer and go for dinner 2-3 times a month for dinner and an evening out. You've lost me as a customer and mint other locals if this does not change. It's an uneducated terrible decision that needs to be amended.

Great reviews and information can be found by several people listing stuff out already so I'll skip all of that. I would go as far as to say, make a quick stop at the visitor center/souvenir shop and they will hook you up with a map and mark several places to stop along the way - also they highlight the 6 waterfalls you will encounter. Once you leave here, jump on the scenic loop and it will take you around to the viewpoint for Fall Creek Falls. Parking area is close to the overview which makes it possible for pretty much anyone to enjoy the spectacular view. If you choose to get an up close and personal view of the falls you will embark on a .4 mile hike that certainly registers on the strenuous scale .... steep and lots of tree roots obstruct the pathway. Rock steps lead the way, but all with a slight downward angle making it possible to slip quite easily - especially if they are at all damp. Once you get there though, well worth the 30 minute hike to get down here. Great view from the base of the falls. Really the only negative is that you have to go back up. In actuality the hike up, will get the heart rate going and give you a good cardio workout - aside from that it seems a little easier going back up then coming down. Well worth spending some time here to explore. We did make the scenic loop before dark and had plenty of nice gorge over look points. We also were able to see Piney Creek Falls as the sun was setting. Great place to explore .... wish we had a little more time - at least it gives us an excuse to come back.

I've been hiking for about 5 or 6 years now and Fall Creek Falls is without a doubt my favorite, most frequent spot. Whether you want to make it an all-day thing or just enjoy the scenery for awhile, this is the place for you. There are overlooks, waterfalls, bridges, rocks to climb, picnicking, camping, the whole shebang. Time and time again I'm amazed by how beautiful the views are, especially during the summer. If you're from out of town and are unsure of where to hike, I would recommend this place before anywhere else.

Family favorite. We visit here at least once a year. The waterfall in the summer almost runs dry. As you can see in the photo not a lot of water was coming down. Still nice 1 mile hike going down to see this. Kids had fun in the water down below. Hike back up to the mountain can be a little difficult for not not use to this type of activity. It's always easier going down.

FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK is an excellent one stop shop for multiple waterfalls! There are at least 6 that I will list below to make it easier for you to find. - - - - - [ MULTIPLE WATERFALLS ] 1) FALL CREEK FALLS is a 256' tall freefalling waterfall and the main namesake of the park. It can be accessed either by hiking the WOODLANDS TRAIL from the Betty Dunn Nature Center -or- turning left @ the Visitor's Center onto Lakeside Road, driving about 1.5 miles and then turning right onto Scenic Loop Road and follow the signs to the Overlook Parking Area. ** HIKING from the Betty Dunn Nature Center is approximately 3/4 of a mile to the Fall Creek Falls Overlook. You will follow the trail leading over the suspension bridge, but be forwarded, this bridges is super wobbly when multiple people are crossing and can cause a little bit of anxiety for folks who fear such things. Even I felt some trepidation when normally I don't. The design of the bridge not only causes up and down motion, but can sway side to side as well. What brings anxiety is the design practically forces you to walk directly down the center without holding onto the guard cables. I seriously felt like Donkey from Shrek when crossing the bridge into the Dragon's Lair. "I'M GONNA DIE, I'M GONNA DIE!" kept echoing in my head! LOL ** Hiking from the Fall Creek Falls overlook to the base is approximately 1/4 of a mile and a VERY STEEP & ROCKY DESCENT. You're gonna burn some calories on the way back from the base. There is a large bolder that you can take great pics from near the base or you can continue down to the actual splash zone of the falls. 2) COON CREEK FALLS is 250' tall and is directly to the right of Fall Creek Falls. While you may think they are the same waterfall, they are actually two separate creeks that happen to drop over the same cliff in the same area. Coon Creek Falls is heavily dependent on recent rainfall and may not be flowing as vigorously as Fall Creek Falls. It was almost dry on our visit (June 5th, 2021). 3) CANE CREEK CASCADE is just below the suspension bridge and can be accessed using a set off wooden stairs behind the Nature Center. There is a large swimming hole at the base of the cascades or you can follow the river downstream to the top of Cane Creek Falls. Be very careful, the fall from the crest of Cane Creek Falls to the rocky base is 85'. 4) CANE CREEK FALLS can be best viewed from above via the Gorge Overlook Trail just off the Woodlands Trail that leads to Fall Creek Falls -or- from the Overlook near the Betty Dunn Nature Center parking area. However, for the most spectacular perspective, follow the PawPaw Trail from the Nature Center parking to the Cable Trail (which leads to the base of the falls). We did not know about this option on our visit and would have made for a much more spectacular pic of Cane Creek Falls. 5) ROCKHOUSE FALLS is the thinner ribbon-like waterfall that is directly to the left of Cane Creek Falls on photos, but taller overall @ 125'. You cannot see Rockhouse Falls from the Nature Center Overlook, but you can by taking the Cable Trail to the base of the falls or you can view it from the Gorge Overlook Trail. 6) PINEY CREEK FALLS is the 4th tallest waterfall in the park @ 95', but in my opinion it is the best looking of the bunch. It is hella-difficult to access the base, so most will have to settle for the overlook view. To access the overlook, follow the driving directions above from the Visitor Center to Fall Creek Falls overlook parking area. However, you will need to make the first left once on Scenic Loop Road to the Piney Creek Falls parking area. ** Websites says the only two ways to the base of this waterfall are by a long hike upstream or rappelling down the cliffside... which on my part would be a FIRM NO THANK YOU! - - - - - [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] Fall Creek Fall State Park is a great way to spent a day or weekend in nature!!! The 29,800 acres forest is sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau. Activities include: - Rock Climbing - Canopy Challenge Course - Hiking (56 miles of trails) - Biking - Fishing - Birding - Swimming - Golf - Camping AND, according to my hiking partner Jess, it's full of Pokemon too (whatever that means). It is no surprise this is one of Tennessee's largest and most visited state parks and I'm rather ashamed it has taken me this long to visit. Worth mention nearby is Lost Creek Falls, where an underground river emerges from a cave only to fall into another cave! HOW COOL IS THAT!!! 2021 / 80

Saturday morning my youngest son Micah, my buddy Michael, and I went fishing and hiking at Fall Creek Falls State Park. I'd never stopped by before, but had driven through once on my way home from Dunlap, but never really got a chance to enjoy it or to see any of the Falls. We started out the morning fishing at the dock where Micah caught 3 bluegill. Then we ventured to a couple different falls and the bridge. And did some hiking. Finally we found a nice shady spot to fish again over by the cabins. It was a beautiful and relaxing day just hanging out with the boys. Glad we decided to do it

Great family vacation place! We want to come back better prepared for the hiking trails.

Fall Creek Falls is absolutely a beautiful park. As a friend highly recommended this place, so do I. I highly recommend Falls Creek Falls State Park in Spencer TN. This beautiful park has, from what I saw clean camping sites, great hiking trails, biking trails, and several waterfalls; the main waterfall is also the highest waterfall in East Tennessee. It stands at about 270+ feet. At the park, you will also come across marina on a lake, snack bar & grilling areas. We went on a day trip yesterday not expecting much and we ended up spending the whole day at the parking. We did about 6 hours of hiking. We visit 3 waterfalls at this park. The drive thru the park is phenomenal with all the scenery and kind of reminds me of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I heard someone say they don't recommend bringing dogs due to how rough some trails are but I saw several dogs at the park. As long you're dog is healthy and can handle certain rough trails, you should be okay. Hiking to bottom of Falls Creek Falls is quite steep and very rocky. Proceed with caution. Also, please have the right shoes. I saw way too many people hiking with non-hiking shoes and regretting it. Other hikes to waterfalls are a wee bit easier. Overall, this was a great nature adventure. Bring some water, snacks & towel.

Came on a weekday late morning in January, started from the nature center, not many cars there. Trail was a lot of dead leaves and dead trees, muddy in some spots. Fall creek falls had lots of water, going down to the base of the falls wasn't too bad, a tad icy at the bottom. There were a few viewpoints on the way back, was pretty awesome! Went to Piney Falls as well and it was awesome, great waterfalls. Cable Trail was fun too, not too bad actually and got to the bottom of the falls!

I can't even begin to tell you how beautiful the state park is! It's actually more like a resort. It's huge, with at least five separate campgrounds and cabins and a lodge. There is a 345 acre lake. You can rent canoes, fishing boats, and paddle boats for $10/hour. There's a large swimming pool for the kids to cool off in, a golf course, and an endless amount of hiking trails. Near that swimming pool, there's also a small village with several shops and a snack bar. The main attraction of the park of course are the two waterfalls. The one everyone goes to see is called Falls Creek waterfall. It is a strenuous hike down and even more so back up. The trail is considered a moderate challenge because of the fact that you're walking down a very bumpy, somewhat slick, rock pathway. There is a handrail the whole way though, or you might want to bring a Walkingstick. Best part is that you're allowed to actually swim in the gorgeous pond at the bottom of the fall! The second waterfall is called Piney Falls. There is an overlook by a small parking lot but during the summer it's view is pretty much blocked by trees. If you use the AllTrails app, you'll see there are two trails to that fall. One takes you to the top, and the other to the bottom. I decided to do the trail to the top of the waterfall by myself. It is absolutely challenging. I would not really advise anyone else to do it by themselves. Unless you're an adventurous hiker. The trail was hard to figure out at times because of the overgrowth and you have to use a lot of those branches to hang onto as you're climbing up and over rocks. The trail takes you along the bottom of the creek bed until you're actually at the top of the waterfall. I've posted photos. It was breathtaking! You could easily spend three full days in this park. I only camped for one night. The campground was nice. I felt completely safe There. The bathhouse was clean enough. I almost forgot to mention the amazing suspension bridge near Piney Falls. It's definitely a lot of fun. This was a 3-hr drive from where I live but absolutely worth it. I would say this is the nicest state park I've been to yet in the past two years of hiking.

Great state park! We stayed a night while on our way to Smoky Mountains to see the waterfalls. Sites were well maintained and had own garbage bins at each site which was convenient! Showers and bathrooms well maintained as well! Nice little hikes around the park and nice nature center across from the suspension bridge! Wish we had another night to explore more of the trails. Only reason for not 5 star was the initial interaction with the staff at the check in center. Felt like we were inconveniencing the conversation the 3 staff were having when we thought we needed to check in (as the signs indicated). Slightly hard to find our campsite as it was marked "P" when I reserved it online and it was mixed in with campsites "C" which we had to figure out by pulling up the registration website when in the park.

Three bedroom cabins only have 2 bathrooms, but cabin is spacious enough for 6 people. Cleanliness was below acceptable....floors very dirty. Love the park however. Visitor Center and Park Rangers are wonderful.

Awesome place to visit looks like great campground lots of things to do definitely would go back

Fall Creek Falls is a very beautiful state park. Getting here was a bit sketchy since we were taking all back roads through hill-jack towns. Once we found our way into the park, it was a straight drive right to our campsite. Unfortunately during our trip, multiple trails were closed due to passing storms from the nights before and some restoration projects. Some of the overlooks were overgrown with brush some views not clearly visible. The campgrounds, if you can get in on a non-busy period, we're ok. It's an older park, spaces are tight and very close to one another. Some have full hook ups, while others have just water and electric. So choose carefully. Overall, I gave it 4 stars, mostly for the scenery and beauty.

We've been coming here for 30 years. Amazing!!! Great place to build family memories. Camping, hiking, cycling, golf, lodge and much more. Only an hour+ out of Chattanooga.

One of the most beautiful state park in the states, very clean, the roads very well maintained, signs everywhere! Definitely recommend

We haven't been to Fall Creek Falls in years and it has changed a so much. I remember pulling into a parking lot and immediately being met by a huge waterfall, that wasn't the case this time. There is a new nature center and overlook that may have replaced the previous memory. The park is beautifully laid out, although the sos given out aren't the clearest to read. The drive was nice and the views gorgeous, even if it's not what we remembered.

Great views, gorgeous waterfalls. Plenty of trails to choose from whether you want 1/2 a mile or 12! Beautiful scenery, a fairly scary rope bridge and the chance to jump in at the base of the falls if you're interested!

I just love coming to Falls Creek Falls and Piney Flats!! I like to come in the early mornings! This morning i could heat all the pigeons at the base of the waterfall! My son loved playing in the water! These hikes are always a great workout too!!