Parks
Fall Creek Falls State Park
This sprawling 29,800-acre expanse showcases some of Tennessee's most dramatic waterfalls, including the 256-foot-tall Fall Creek Falls, one of the tallest free-falling waterfalls in the eastern United States. The park has over 34 miles of trails, a lake for swimming and fishing, and cabins and camping for overnight stays.
Rock Island State Park
This 883-acre Tennessee State Park sits on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake where the Caney Fork, Collins, and Rocky rivers meet. The park is known for its sandy beach, limestone bluffs, and the Great Falls of the Caney Fork, a series of cascades that drop through a narrow gorge just below the old textile mill site.
South Cumberland State Park
Sprawling across multiple counties in Tennessee, this park covers around 30,000 acres across eight separate natural areas on the Cumberland Plateau. It includes the Fiery Gizzard Trail, Stone Door, and Grundy Forest, with waterfalls, sandstone bluffs, and some of the best backcountry hiking in the state.
Savage Gulf State Park
Savage Gulf State Park spans 16,000 acres on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau, featuring three converging gorges, sandstone rim overlooks, and more than 55 miles of backcountry trails. The park is a designated State Natural Area and one of the few places in Tennessee where you can do a true multi-day wilderness loop.