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

What a charming cafe with a wooded camp area in Cookeville TN…read more We stumbled upon this little store after a visit to Cummins Falls State Park. We were famished after our hike. They offer a small selection of sandwiches including turkey, ham, bbq and pulled pork. We ordered the turkey and pulled pork and took them outside to eat at one of their picnic tables. It's a very relaxing environment, especially on a cool day. The ice cream is excellent, sold by the scoop. The young ladies behind the counter were very pleasant. A great find our next TN adventure!

3 1/2 stars... we just stayed there last week for 5 days…read more *The good: 1) Sites for our RV are good sized and Nicely spaced. 2) It is convenient to the falls 3) The camp store had good ice cream and gifts of which we bought a fair amount. 4) The young lady running the office was nice. The Camp Host Lisa was terrific . *Not so good: 1) The promise of free WiFi was nonexistent! ZIP ZERO NADA! Avoid Site 4 if you want WiFi. Even when we had no 'neighbors' on either side, nothing! I would get a bar, BUT... a minute later it was GONE. Not any 5G either just LTE and no WiFi. I was advised by Lisa to turn off my phone, restart.... Nope not better. Tried several other things with same results...nothing. I wasted a lot of my vacation time trying to connect on their WiFi. One evening I took a walk to the far end of the camp and had full bars there for wifi...go figure... According to staff our Site 4 was really close to the office, and should have good reception... nope, wrong. When I requested something of any curtesy refund I was told No. Not sure we will be back to this camp ground.

Premium site, fairly level, back in with crushed stone. Nice morning sun & afternoon shade. 50 amp…read morewith excellent voltage. Super nice wood deck/patio at the back of the site. Nice but small store with pretty good prices. Nice playground for the kids. The pool looked pretty good though we didnt use it. Also they have an older style, hot tub in a separate building, it looked very clean and well maintained. We were very happy with our stay. It was quiet, and staff & other campers were very friendly. We will stay here again in the future.

We arrived on the first Sunday in May so it's a bit cool & left (are leaving) on a Thursday. It's…read morebeen fairly quiet here which has been wonderful. This campground isn't far from highway 40 but that hasn't interrupt my sleep. There's some upkeep needing to be done but I saw them busy working on some of those projects during our stay so that tells me they are striving to provide the best experience possible for their guests. This is a pet friendly campground. There's a play area for children and a pool for those warm weather months. There's a pavilion and a few spots to just sit on a swing and enjoy the day. Just this morning I saw a redheaded woodpecker. I'd recommend this campground for folks who love nature like we are. Id definitely return if we ever come by this way again.

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 unassuming park slightly outside of Crossville packs a punch! There's a golf course, swimming…read morepool, camping, cabins, boat rentals, and more, as well as the nearby Homestead Tower Museum. I stayed in the Mill House Cabin, which is now one of my favorite rentals of all time! Sitting on the underside of the bridge, you have no neighbors shy of the ranger residence up a private driveway leading to the visitor center / aviary area. With great access to trails, walking distance to the restaurant, and pretty much central to everything while being secluded and private at the same time. I did one of the ranger-led night floats, for a little history and a night sounds segments, which was also amazing! The park is relatively near to Chattanooga or Fall Creek Falls as well if you are interested in day trips!

We love this TN State Park! Rangers are always super hospitable and the trails are well kept. Make…read moresure to visit the bridge in the Pioneer Loop Trail.

What a cute little lodge. We stayed in the motel room 6, one of the "big" rooms. It is a "basement"…read moreroom. Parking directly in front of the room. Room is very clean, full size fridge and microwave. Plastic plates, bowls, coffee mugs, coffee maker. Bathroom is updated and lovely. Super cool little place. Attached to a camp ground where you can camp with your horses. Stalls and small paddocks next to camp site. Love this place!

My grandmother and I stayed here recently and we both agreed that this is one of the coolest places…read morewe've ever stayed. The rooms are very nice; they have everything you would need and are very well kept. Service was wonderful. The Big South Fork is beautiful, and this place definitely complements it well!

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.

stayed at Ballyhoo for seven nights...probably the prettiest, quietist, cleanest RV campground I've…read moreever been to...this place open in the 60's and it's very well maintained by the owners...the little playground is older and the pool is no more to eventually be turned into a dog park...the bathhouse was immaculate with a fold down bench and plenty of hooks in each shower stall...the water was hot with great pressure...loved it. Laundry room was also immaculate. There is a 2-3 acre grass field to walk your dogs...but pro tip invest in 50 foot long leash and your dog is able to get incredible exercise...very easy to get in and out of all the sites are gravel with grass surrounding...there is a picnic table and fire pit at each site...this place is an incredible value...I moved to another park in Dandridge packed with long term RV's and it's garbage compared to Ballyhoo and more expensive...I had a number of conversations with the hard working owners, the Watkins, and they are lovely people...I'd like to address an issue I see with some reviews on Google...Ballyhoo has campground rules no different than any other campground...I see people complaining and leaving poor reviews mostly because they don't want follow the simple rules...such as keeping their dogs on leash...they get upset when they get called out and then blame the owners...that's bullshit. I followed the simple rules like most do and had a great time. Thank you Doris and Stanley for a great stay.

We stayed overnight while traveling through the area. The campground staff was friendly, our site…read morewas easy to get to and the entire campground was very clean. We have two dogs and there was plenty of room to walk our dog in the grass. Great place and we will definitely be back soon!