Fall Creek Falls State Park

Fall Creek Falls State Park is a protected area in Bledsoe and Van Buren Counties in Tennessee that covers forests and rock formations. The grounds spread across several valleys where creeks flow and gorges open up.

The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Civilian Conservation Corps created the park in the 1930s on land that had been damaged by farming. Workers planted trees, built paths, and erected the first cabins during the recovery effort.

Fall Creek Falls takes its name from the creek that winds through the park and drops over several rock ledges. Locals use the developed trails for day hikes and often come to picnic at the overlooks.

Hiking trails lead to the waterfalls and overlooks, with some routes passing over staircases and bridges. Most paths are easy to walk, but wooden steps can become slippery after rain.

The waterfall that gives the park its name measures around 78 meters (256 feet) and ranks among the tallest free-falling waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Visitors can view it from a platform at the edge of the gorge or descend a path to its base.

Location: Bledsoe County

Location: Van Buren County

Inception: 1935

Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fall-creek-falls

GPS coordinates: 35.66211,-85.34978

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:44