Fall Creek Falls State Park

Fall Creek Falls State Park is located in eastern Tennessee, near the town of Pikeville and approximately 70 miles from Chattanooga. The park spans more than 20,000 acres and features woodlands, a 345-acre lake and several waterfalls, including the eponymous 256-foot Fall Creek Falls. Read on to learn more about this beautiful state park.

Lodging

The park offers a wide variety of lodging options for its guests. The 145-room Park Inn offers a comfortable, modern hotel environment. Also available are 20 two-bedroom and 10 three-bedroom cabins; 20 of which are located on or near Fall Creek Falls Lake. Ten fisherman cabins offer private fishing from a lakeside deck. The park's three extensive campgrounds offer 238 sites, all of which are equipped with bathroom and picnic facilities, running water and electricity, some are even RV-accessible. Walk-in primitive camping sites are also available, as are several group camping cabins and lodges.

Activities

Fall Creek Falls Lake permits boating and fishing with licenses available at the park. For golfers, the Fall Creek Falls Golf Course is renowned for its beauty and also offers a driving range and practice green. Hikers can enjoy 34 miles of trails around the park, including two overnight trails. Both paved trails and mountain-biking trails are provided for bicycle enthusiasts.

Facilities

The park has a nature center, which offers trail information and interpretive displays. Picnic facilities are available throughout the park. There are four playgrounds on site, along with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a wading pool, contact the park for availability.

It is easy to see why Fall Creek Falls State Park has been voted the best state park in the Southeast. The park is conveniently located to Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Atlanta, and offers a combination of modern facilities and natural beauty. Offering something for every visitor, the park is sure to delight outdoor enthusiasts.