Burgess Falls Fishing
Warning Alert
Visitor Center Construction
Update 4/3/2026: Construction of the new Visitor Center continues, and the upper parking lot remains closed. During this time, parking is extremely limited, and RV/trailer parking will not be available. Please plan accordingly and park in designated spaces only.
Due to the construction of the new Visitor Center, the park office has relocated to 8487 Burgess Falls Rd. Baxter, TN 38544. Parking will be limited at the park during construction. For more information, please see our recent press release. We thank you for your patience.
Before You Visit Burgess Falls
Please Note: There is no access to the base of the falls from the park. The base of the falls can be accessed by boat or kayak from the Cane Hollow Recreation Area.
- There is no designated swim area at Burgess Falls.
The park experiences high visitation. Please do not park on roadsides or in non-designated areas. If the parking lot is full, please consider visiting another state park in the area.
Fishing at Burgess Falls
Fishing is good for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and bream.
The most popular fishing sites are below the dam, along the bank of the main waterfall, and at the fishing pier. There are no public boat ramps or canoe/kayak access areas in the park.
No events are scheduled at this time, but there's always more to explore.
