Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground operates year-round with sites ranging from $8-32 per night, accommodating RVs up to 50 feet with full hookups across five distinct camping loops. The park entrance from the south provides easier access for larger rigs, while the north entrance involves challenging switchbacks that towing vehicles should avoid.
Campers describe a well-maintained facility where sites vary significantly in privacy and terrain. Loop D sits closest to the main waterfall but features tightly spaced sites, while loops A and B work well for families with children. Steve L. notes that "campsites D180-210 are already close enough together, BUT when you add the elevation factor, some sites feel right in top of each other." The primitive sites in loop C offer more seclusion, and site P7 provides exceptional privacy for tent campers seeking solitude.
The 26,000-acre park centers around multiple waterfalls accessible via marked trails of varying difficulty. Visitors can drive directly to overlooks for quick waterfall views or tackle the strenuous hike to the base of the 256-foot main falls. The park's lake supports kayaking and fishing, while swimming holes like George Hole near the camping area provide relief during warmer months. Additional activities include zip lining, horseback riding, and miles of hiking trails that connect to rope bridges and cascades.
Bathhouses throughout the campground receive consistent praise for cleanliness, and the visitor center stocks firewood and camping supplies. Shelly S. found the park "extremely well marked all the way in" with "lots of trails" and notes "you can easily spend a considerable amount of time at Fall Creek Falls and do something different everyday." Weekend visits bring substantial crowds, particularly during peak season, so weekday stays offer a quieter experience. The Fall Creek Falls Indian Village Campground provides an alternative just two miles away for those seeking different amenities.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundFall Creek Falls State Park Campground is located in Tennessee
Address
10821 Park Road
Pikeville, TN 37367
Coordinates
35.654978387867125 N
85.3559083103337 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 22 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 24 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 49 min from Knoxville, TN
- 2 hrs 4 min from Nashville, TN








































































