Rock Island State Park, Natural state park with waterfalls in Tennessee, United States
The 883-acre peninsula between the Caney Fork River and Collins River contains cascading waterfalls, dense forests, and a limestone gorge.
The Great Falls Cotton Mill, constructed in 1892, operated for a decade and earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Native American communities occupied the land around Rock Island State Park long before European settlers arrived in the Tennessee region.
The park provides 60 camping sites, 10 rental cabins, hiking trails, fishing areas, and a boat ramp for water activities.
Twin Falls emerges from a cave opening, created when the Great Falls Dam caused water from Collins River to seep through underground caverns.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: 1969
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/rock-island
GPS coordinates: 35.80850,-85.64150
Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:32
Tennessee contains natural areas and historical sites. The landscape includes caves, waterfalls, and lakes. Historical places feature plantations, Civil War sites, and Native American settlements. Parks display geological formations and natural habitats. Historical museums document life in the 19th century.
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