The waterfalls are 20' cascades, 30' upper falls, 80' middle falls, and 136' lower falls in height. The 1.5-mile round-trip River Trail/Service Road Loop is a moderately strenuous hike taking visitors past four waterfalls on the Falling Water River. Please visit our Burgess Falls page for details. While some waterfalls are off trail and not easily accessible, many spectacular waterfalls have easy access points and or overlooks. Sudden heavy rainfall can result in flash floods, and streams can become very dangerous. Keep in mind the weather when planning your waterfall adventure. Please speak with a Park Ranger to learn more about Tennessee State Parks and Natural Areas waterfall adventures and remember, trails and rocks near waterfalls are often slippery, so wear sturdy shoes and safety first. Self-guided tours are also a popular option. Every spring, Tennessee State Parks and Natural Areas offer guided tours of many of our waterfalls. The best time to view Tennessee’s waterfalls is during the spring when snowmelt and spring rain showers produce picturesque cascades.
Whether you want a tall plunge or a deep pool, an easy jaunt or a bit more strenuous hike, our state parks make for great base camps to launch your Tennessee waterfall exploration. Many of these waterfall sites - Fall Creek Falls, Caney Creek Falls, Piney Falls, Burgess Falls, Great Falls, and Twin Falls - are located in or near Tennessee State Parks. Nature has combined this unique natural topography with an extensive system of rivers and streams to create particularly exceptional waterfall destinations. Tennessee’s Highland Rim and Cumberland Plateau are nationally known for the cascades, gorges, rock houses and waterfalls nestled among their lush forest lands. Reserve a cabin, campsite, or lodge room online. Want to plan your next overnight waterfall adventure? Fall Creek Falls State Park, Edgar Evins State Park, and Cumberland Mountain State Park offer cabins and campsites which make ideal home bases and are each located near at least two additional parks with waterfalls. If you're looking to turn waterfall chasing into a vacation, we suggest booking a campsite or cabin at one state park and making day trips to nearby waterfalls at other state parks.
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