We stayed for two weeks in April 2018. We had 70 degree weather as well as snow. We had a FHU site. This park had plenty to do, or you can just relax. We were in a site that backed up to the road and it did take us a couple of days to get use to the road noise. We were in B81, which was a small cul-de-sac that got very little traffic drive throughs. The camphosts were extra friendly and helpful.
There is a great trail that connects the campgrounds with the Woodland Trail. Once you’ve parked at the campground, there’s no need to get in your car until you leave!
First off, it’s very popular on holidays and weekends, so if you’re wanting peace and quite I would recommend going during the week. The trails are truly wonderful. I’ve been to this park numerous times in the last twenty years or so, but a handful of times in the last couple years. Highly recommend. Variety of sites for tents/rvs/travel trailers.
We've stayed 3 times so far. Once in September, once in June, and once in February. We thoroughly enjoy our time as there are numerous trails and waterfalls within an hours drive in practically every direction. We always combine camping and hiking so there aren't many better central locations than this campground.
We are rather private campers so there is only one tent camping site that we prefer and that's P7. It's situated far off the road with no other campers beside us. You have free range on either side to explore along with access to trails beside this site. Deer routinely walk right through the site and even approach you.
Since we camp for peace and quiet. This campground should only be visited during the week and off season if you are looking to do the same as us. Weekends are far too busy and loud for us.
During the off season, this campsite and its entire loop are closed due to no electrical connections. We decided to stay at another site which thankfully only had one or two other campers in the entire loop which made for an extremely peaceful though incredibly wet weekend.
This park is like a summer camp...happenin', yet relaxing. There's the nature, lots of it. You will see deer along the road and you can hike to see and play in 4 waterfalls in one afternoon. There is the Lodge with a Sunday breakfast buffet or the village with the pool, diving boards, ropes course with zip lines. At night, enjoy the summer concerts in the amphitheater. We entered in a Connect4 contest which was a lot of fun and highly competitive. If you like golf, there's a course for that.
We stayed in the A loop which has a huge playground in the middle. This is fantastic if you have children or you really like children. I suggest one of the other loops if you want quieter nights. The children played with flashlights in the field until about 10, so there's that. All this makes it a favorite park and campground for my kids.
I’ve camped at fall creek falls many times over the years, and have always had a good time
Fall Creek Falls is well-maintained, going through some renovations this summer (2018, check the park website) a lot of that is not related to the campsites themselves, though I do think some of the bathroom/shower buildings have been recently renovated.
The last time I went, March 20 2018, The campsite we camped in in section E was large, has a fire pit with grill, a picnic table, a water faucet and electric. The grounds are wooded.
We camped March 20th, the weather had been nice for a day but suddenly turned to snow. It was a chilly night! I went looking for more firewood to purchase (all firewood must be treated or found within the park) and the welcome center was closed. Went to the lodge and the receptionist kindly apologized they didn’t have any wood but gave me directions to where I could get some outside the park. Just a short drive away from the campgrounds.
we tent camped but almost if not all other campers were in RV’s. I wouldn’t recommend going that early in the year unless you are well-prepared for possible cold nights!
Fall Creek Falls has so much to offer. If you aren’t able to walk far but want a view, you can drive to the overlook and see the falls yourself with just a few steps down to the overlook.
if you’re a hiker then there are many, many trails for your interest. You can hike down to the base of the falls, all around them and over part of the creek they come from. There is a cable trail (difficult), there are spots to swim not far from the campsites.
there are other offered adventures too such as kayaking on the lake, horseback riding, a treetop zipline course, and more!
Rolling hills, lakes, rivers, lots of falls, and beautiful forests make this a classic TN landscape with lots of extras. Take the tours if you can! Lots of hiking, some areas are extremely steep but do have steps. Trails are about half a mile to 13 miles long, and you can mix and match them to get whatever length trail you want.
Yay: lots to do besides hike, swim, and kayak, including zip line/ropes course/obstacle course, scenic drive, sports courts, golf, restaurants, nature center. Campground is spacious and green with a lot of different camping areas to choose from, including cabins and backcountry (less than 5 miles from the car). If you can’t do the hikes you can still see a lot of beauty here (some vistas are wheelchair accessible).
Nay: crowded, bathrooms not super clean, bugs, extra activities are quite expensive.
Surprise: even if you’ve seen 100s of waterfalls you will love seeing the ones here. Kayak rentals on site!
Didn't stay here but the hiking was amazing. The trail down to the lake with the wire is so cool! The water is freezing but totally worth it! Great falls everywhere. Only complaint was the humidity - good god!
Long post, there's so much! Had to return to this place! We visited in spring and returned for the summer. There's tons to do from hiking, to swimming, waterfall gazing, rock climbing, ziplining, and much more. We camped here in July but also stayed at the Inn during the spring. The Inn has a buffet style restaurant, all rooms overlook the lake, and there's a game room for the kids as well as a heated pool. The campgrounds are spacious and have great clean bathrooms. The park itself has a scenic loop drive of the gorge, multiple waterfalls to visit, miles on end of hiking trails in which some cross rope bridges, awesome swimming holes, and even an olympic pool with diving boards and a snack shack for the kiddos. We could spend weeks here and never get board.
Fall Creek Falls State Park was extremely well marked all the way in.
The campgrounds are well kept and clean but it was crowded when we visited. This is the type of campground if every site is booked you can see a lot of your neighbor. That being said all the campgrounds are limited access so it will only be traffic from the campground. The showerhouse was in good working order and clean as can be expected for being at full capacity.
There are primitive sites available and remote sites for backpackers, make sure you sign in.
Lots of trails! The main one to the falls is strenuous, walking sticks help :) The trail up to the overlook is pretty awesome and varied terrain, well worth the effort.
There are stables for you horse people and trails to go with.
A Lake for water fun, kayaking, fishing , etc. and the day use area is very picturesque.
You can easily spend a considerable amount of time at Fall Creek Falls and do something different everyday.
Campground is great. Lots to see; beautiful waterfalls, miles of hiking most views are a short distance from parking. Can't wait to go back for the fall colors
This camp ground has lots of build up (zip lines, adventure outings, a golf course) which is usually a deterrent for me. But I chose a "primitive" site which ended up being very close to the trails. Very beautiful place to be, and surprisingly not busy the week before Labor Day weekend!
Wow! What a great park, so much to do, something for everyone. Which means it is very popular. I enjoyed hiking the trails and viewing the waterfalls. The campground is large with over 200 campsites. Every site had water and electric, campfire rings and picnic tables. Tents and RVs were mixed together (not ideal for me). Bathrooms were clean. Some parts of the park were a bit too developed for my taste (zip line), but if you like to hike you can get away from the crowds pretty easily.
Fall Creek Falls State Park has so much to offer while you are camping. There are so many activities during all seasons. Now we have only camped in the cooler months but if you do camp in the summer that have a huge pool to enjoy during your visit. They just completed a major remodel on the pool and it is amazing. I hope one summer we will get to enjoy it. But if you are not able to use the pool dont worry because you will have a full schedule while there. From hiking the many trails & exploring the beautiful waterfall, to visiting the nature center for a show, riding bikes on the trails, to completing the zipline coarse they have. I tell you there is so much to so it is crazy. We enjoy hiking to the waterfall every time we visit & just take in the beauty of all the nature around. If I recall correctly there are 4 different camping areas, anything from tents, to pop ups to large fifth wheels & motor homes. There is a spot for anyway you enjoy camping for your stay. The camp sites are clean and well maintained. There are plenty of restrooms around to accommodate all the campers. We have never had any issues with having to wait for the showers or restrooms. And with kids, esp. smaller ones, that is a big deal for families. What I did like at a couple of the camping areas was the wide open grass area for the kids to run & play if they get bored sitting around the camp site. They can play a game of kick ball or just go pass some ball. It is a good place for the kids to hang out while we were getting dinner ready in the evenings. We have really enjoyed every visit to Fall Creek Falls and can not wait until our next visit to the park. There is so much for us to do while there we need a vacation after visiting.. Hope you enjoy your visit as much as we have,,
As with most state parks the sites are nice (but not too private) bathrooms are clean, you can purchase firewood and there are evening programs. But this park..well they are all about family - there is now a zipline in the park and 35 miles of wonderful trails to explore. This is a busy state park though and for me one of the 3 the back-country sites might have been a better choice. Book early! Especially for fall! Be prepared for critters in camp at night by making sure all your food items are stored securely. Wishing I had not forgotten the camera for this side trip!
This park is huge! Friends and family encouraged us to visit this park numerous times and finally we found a weekend to get away. The large waterfall was impressive. There were lots of lodging choices- camping, a lodge, cabins, and backcountry camping. The nature center had really impressive programs that a family would love. This park had a lot of visitors when we were there, but due to it's size it didnt seem too busy.
Be sure to visit the nature center. There is a lot of info to glean there. And just above there is the playground as well as the cable trail which is difficult but worth it!!
Love this place. We were there during a dry spell so the falls weren't as spectacular as normal but it is still a great place to go. 5 different campgrounds. We em were in C but won't pick it again. Probably go with B because it's newer.
Things to see and do..George Hole swimming. Olympic pool swimming, kayak and paddle boat rentals, zip lines, hiking to the bottom of the falls( slippery and tedious), visit the restaurant and shops, nature center, and gem mining..my sons favorite!
This place is beautiful, and the host were wonderful. My girlfriend and I had a great time just relaxing and taking in the views.
...well, at least up to two weeks, because that's the park limit.
Fall Creek Falls is the largest park in Tennessee, and it is, well, big! There's a ton to do and it's in such a beautiful spot. I like to think of this state park as a beginner South Cumberland (in hiking at least!). There's a few hiking trails with plenty of overlooks and waterfalls and a suspension bridge to a nature center. There's also a trail down to the bottom of Fall Creek Falls where you can swim.
The campsites are nice with a bath house and firepits and there is a whole complex and general store not too far from the campsites. There's even a mini laundry mat and a snack bar! Just a ton to do especially if you have kids.
I would recommend this state park as a family vacation!
So much to do at this park, Waterfalls are great and hiking is very nice. We have gone may times. One of our favorites.
Really neat geology throughout. Waterfalls cascade down gorges surrounded by grey layered rocks (shale?). Tons of hiking options (some moderate) and lots of accessible overlook areas too, something for everyone. Good water activities (rentals on site), mountain biking, wildlife. This is a pretty popular area so some of it is kind of touristy (like the zip line and gift shops). Also a hotel and cabins on site. Camping sites are not too large nor private and pretty kid friendly. I've only been in the fall when it's less crowded, I'd probably avoid it in the summer! Nice basic amenities at the camp site, as expected with a State Park.
I've been camping here many times, in multiple places—the full RV-hookup campground, the group camps, and the walk-in sites. All are worth checking out! All of them are clean, although they can be pretty crowded during the summer. Fall Creek Falls has lots of beautiful hikes + swimming areas, so you might want to have access to a car (or at least bring a bike) to explore the whole thing. It's a great place to camp!
Awesome area to visit with a few easy hiking trails as well as great waterfalls and swimming areas. Can be busy at times, especially when it is hot outside.
Tent camp here with the family. I would recommend the walk in tent sites if you can get them. Campground is spread out well in places and not so much in others. Horseback riding, hiking trails, fishing, and much more. Last time we spent 3 days and could have easily spent another day or two. Plan on returning for some back country camping on the overnight loops.
