Twin falls was the best fall we saw on our visit of TN waterfalls. If you look carefully you will…read moresee that the water is coming out from the rock on the side of the gorge. It's actually leaking through the rocks from the reservoir on the other side. So it's partially a man made fall. The rock here is porous so this is basically a leak... The good news is that it is a steady and dependable fall, even when other falls are just trickles.

Very cool place awesome hike. Dipping in the water on a hot day was amazing. All kinds of beautiful…read morenature and sounds. Brought a publix sub from florida to enjoy out here

You need a permit to walk all the way down to the falls and it is a very challenging hike. They…read morelimit the amount sold so it does sell out. The gorge does flood so def watch the safetyvide. we wouldn't have made it without out hiking poles. It was my first time using them but theybare game changer for hills and uneven terrain. We had to cross a river ... not creek. Climbing over rocks and boulders. River rocks are sooo slippery. Shoes should have good tread. This was challenging and truthful doubt I'd do it again. Water was cold. But falls are beautiful.

Cummins Falls State Park is located 10 miles north of the town of Cookeville, in Central Tennessee…read more Can you go swimming at Cummins Falls??? Of course you can! It's a 1 mile hike down to the bottom of a gorge to reach a swimming hole Travel and Leisure Magazine rates...as one of the "10 Best in the United States"! It's $7 to gain access to the gorge. You can purchase passes online ahead of time at tnstateparks.com. Or, you can buy passes inside the Visitor Center the day of, but they allot only 200 tickets per day so depending upon the time of year, passes can sell out quickly especially during peak summers. Now...there is a waterfall overlook to check out but I think it'd be more worthwhile to get to Cummins Falls ASAP before the crowds arrive and you can always visit the lookout on the return trip back up towards the trailhead. Once you reach the river area, it's 6/10th's of a mile remaining until you arrive at the falls. Also, make sure to hang towards the left while hiking beside the river and (imo) it's imperative to be wearing water shoes as the creek is filled with sharp rocks and water levels reaching shin high. While hiking to Cummins Falls, you really get a sense for being in the heart of nature. I enjoyed the setting. Approaching the falls, it's 75 feet of cascading waters flowing down the cliffside and ideal for swimming. Best of all, visitors can climb the rocks and explore at their leisure making for an adventurous experience. Of course, it's a rite of passage to finish the experience in style by going swimming. The park opens at 8am. I'd suggest arriving as early as possible before it gets busy. The park closes at 6pm but there's a clearly stated sign that visitors must exit the gorge area by 5pm. One extra note...lifeguards are on duty at Cummins Falls throughout the day. When returning back up towards the trailhead, now head over to the lookout platform getting to admire Cummins Falls from high above. It makes for a photogenic perspective and is a clear reminder of why the great outdoors can be so special. Right nearby Cummins Falls SP are more local waterfalls to check out including...Fall Creek Falls, Burgess Falls, Ozone Falls, Virgin Falls, Piney Falls and Stinging Fork Falls, just to name a few.

This is hands-down my favorite hiking trail in the area. Virgin Falls is 1,157-acre natural area…read morelocated adjacent to the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness in White County (Sparta, TN). The hike is to the falls is about 5-9 hours round-trip depending on your pace. There are fire pits for overnight camping, located at the falls. My favorite part: About 3 hours into your hike... there is a place dubbed 'Blue Hole' by the older residents of Sparta, in which the algae creates a blue-green effect in the water. It is perfectly safe to swim in, and deep enough to provide an effective "swimming hole". On hot summer days it's perfect. There is a copse of trees that follows the river/creek that are wavy for no apparent reason, but the overall effect is an Alice-in-wonderland kind of look. I'm uploading a few photos, but I was obsessed with darkening photos back then.

Love this hike! We went on a rainy day, hardly anyone on the trail. It was too chilly to swim, but…read moreevery portion of the trail was gorgeous!!! Can't wait to go back!!

There are three falls along the trail by the river. Take that hike unless you are not interested…read morein a few sets of stairs and a lot of roots to step over. The extra falls are worth seeing. There is a shorter and flatter road in to the last fall if you are not up to the other hike. Amazing views! Definitely worth the trip!

Did a quick stop to visit this beautiful park. You have to hike a little to get to the different…read morefalls, but nothing too strenuous. It was a hot day which wasn't that fun, but once we got to the falls it was nice to take in the view and relax. We went midday in the middle of the week so it was not busy... I am guessing during the weekend it would get packed. Note that parking is limited, so either get there early or go when we went. Would I go back? Yes.

A beautiful place to visit always clean and next to Center Hill Lake. Numerous camping spots are…read moreavailable and the staff has always been very accommodating. Love driving through there.

This was our second time here. I am always impressed by TN State Parks. Clean bathrooms, friendly…read morestaff, it can make a big difference in your day. We did some fishing, but no catching haha. We napped in the sun, and watched boats and birds go by. While we did not go up the tower or in the wildlife area, we thoroughly enjoyed a relaxing day here. It's a little early in the year, so we didnt see too many people. One note, the two bathrooms we used both had stairs. Im sure they have bathrooms that can be accessed without stairs, but I didn't see them. One note, there are picnic tables near the road to one of the boat ramps. As I was driving through a small child ran out in front of me from between to parallel parked cars. No big deal, I was driving like an old lady, but highky recommend keeping an eye out if you drive through there.

My friends and I are working at a local camp, and tonight we had the night off. :)…read more We discovered a charming local park and spent several hours soaking in the sunshine and soft green grass. I found a shady spot under a tree and quietly watched the world go by--kids zipping past on scooters, dogs enjoying their evening walks, and a couple sharing a quiet picnic in the grass. A walking path loops around the park, perfect for a stroll, and there's a splash pad that keeps kids of all ages squealing with happiness. It's the kind of place where the simple sounds of laughter and conversation remind you how beautiful the little moments can be. If you're ever nearby, bring a book, a blanket, and maybe your pup. Settle in, slow down, and let the park work its quiet magic

Dogwood park playground was amazing! The kids had a fantastic time on the playset. There was a wide…read morerange of activities for the kids to enjoy. Including swings, slides, tunnels, balance beams etc. There was even a little tots area just for toddlers. We spent a lot of time here and the bathrooms were very clean and had baby changing tables. Highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the area.

I would have really liked to have seen this place when it was a public fun spot. I've read reviews…read moreof people getting married here with fond memories of coming as a kid. I ve read of people feeding the ducks, kayaking, hiking, camp fires. It sounds amazing. I am reviewing it for what it is now, not what it used to be. Now, the Wheel House is an Airbnb. The mini golf is open and free for the guests. The grounds are still able to be explored, but not meant to be functional. My daughter and I spent two nights here. The Wheel House is clean, nice and updated. It has a bedroom upstairs with the bath. The downstairs is a kitchen, couch/sleeper. There is a TV both upstairs and down. There is no Wifi (this is clear in their listing), but the cell reception for me was strong. The hosts provided us with some complementary Gatorade, water and soda choices. There was also coffee available and a filtered water jug in the fridge. We arrived late, didn't have a chance to get to a store before arriving - those complementary drinks were very much appreciated! We had a great time here. We played mini golf, explored the old amusement park, went fishing (catch and release rules apply) - she caught 8 and I caught 5. It was everything we needed. And it's only 15 minutes to downtown Cookeville! The accommodations are comfortable. The brochures on what to do around Cookeville was also helpful. I enjoyed the stay here very much!

Absolutely love this place! Cute local area, good for photos or just a little nature walk. The park…read moreis good, and the kayaking is nice as well. Definitely a must go around Christmas for a cheap family outing.

I love this park. For many reasons. The peaceful, uncrowded…read moreatmosphere (at least when we go) The drive up/in is nice. The hike is easy/moderate depending. Still pretty areas to see even if you stay in the vehicle or, parking lot. We like to go to the falls whenever possible!

The RV park at Fall Creek is simply excellent. The sites are covered with trees, they are paved…read more Mostly back in but some pull through. Some full hookup. Most are reasonably level, some are not so much. The park has a lodge which itself is very nice, modern with rock walls, great views of the lake and a nice restaurant. They also have a nice store, outfitters shop with mostly clothing and gifts. Nice laundry. The place is beautiful. Quiet. It's one the best park RV spots you could ever visit. I noticed a lot of dead pines. Be aware that they may fall. I would consider the possibility when camping. I also noticed a lot of poison ivy in this area of TN. Watch out.

it's definitely a "beautiful, all some, kool & peaceful place" to take your "wife/girlfriend" or…read moreeven "family"!!! enjoy sitting, well enjoy sitting basically,, "right on the creek" either right on the "edge of the waterfall" looking down at the bottom of "ozone falls", over (75ft-80ft)!!! from top to the bottom of the falls.. basically,, it's a "amazing place" to just go out & relax & to just "get away from people, life, stress, work" & just be able to relax out with "nature it's self" leaving just you, nature, birds, bugs & who ever you decided to let tag along.. basically,, it definitely a good place to take the kids, have a picnic,, chill & relax with family. i "most definitely" would recommend visiting *"ozone falls"* if ever in the area of "roane county'/'cumberland county".. you will "definitely enjoy it" i do believe so myself. i gave it -(*****)- a "5" star review. 01/10/2023 @ 10:45am

This is a beautiful place to visit and enjoy nature. One of Southeast Tennessee's hidden gems. The…read moreHike to the bottom is very strenuous, lots of slick rocks and steep inclines over rocks. All the work is well worth the hazards.

It was a beautiful place to visit. If you are looking for a short day or less adventure this is…read moreyour place to be. Beautiful Inspiring Small challenge Swimming Bring swimmers, water shoes(helps with the rock bottom of the swimming hole) and towel. I personally would like to hike down it in leather hiking boots, I did it in the cheap foam bottom shoes this time.

Awesome, even in winter! First time in Tennessee is fantastic! Slippery down but worth the hike!read more