Fall Creek Falls State Park
Fall Creek Falls State Park, State park in Bledsoe and Van Buren Counties, Tennessee, USA.
Fall Creek Falls State Park extends across 110 square kilometers of forest land, featuring multiple waterfalls and diverse natural landscapes within its boundaries.
The Tennessee Valley Authority and Civilian Conservation Corps established the park in 1935 to rehabilitate the land affected by poor farming practices.
The park serves as an educational center where visitors learn about Tennessee's natural heritage through ranger-led programs and interpretive exhibits.
Visitors can access over 35 miles of trails, stay in cabins or campsites, and participate in activities like fishing, swimming, and rock climbing.
The park contains Fall Creek Falls, measuring 256 feet in height, making it the tallest free-falling waterfall in the eastern United States.
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: May 26, 2025 21:26
Tennessee offers a notable mix of geological formations and historical sites that document different periods of American history. The state extends from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River in the west, encompassing extensive cave systems, waterfalls, and forested areas. Underground attractions include The Lost Sea Adventure near Sweetwater, one of the largest underground lakes in America, and Tuckaleechee Caverns near Townsend with its flowstone formations. Ruby Falls in Chattanooga takes visitors 1,100 feet (335 m) below ground to an underground waterfall. The state's natural parks protect waterfalls of varying size and accessibility. Fall Creek Falls near Spencer drops 256 feet (78 m) and ranks among the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls offer hiking trails to cascades, while Ozone Falls is accessible directly from the roadside. Big South Fork National River includes gorges and whitewater sections in the Cumberland Plateau. Historical sites document the Civil War through battlefields like Fort Donelson and Shiloh, and through preserved structures such as the Carter House in Franklin. Belle Meade Plantation near Nashville shows life on a 19th-century horse farm, while Chucalissa Archaeological Museum presents pre-Columbian settlements of the Mississippian culture.
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