Burgess Falls Waterfall Viewing
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.
Waterfall Viewing at Burgess Falls
Burgess Falls State Park is home to some of the most iconic and beautiful waterfalls in the Tennessee State Parks system.
There is no access to the base of the falls from the park. The base of the falls is accessed by boat or kayak from the Cane Hollow Recreation Area.
There is no designated swim area at Burgess Falls.
There are separate entrances for Window Cliffs and Burgess Falls. There are no trails connecting the two areas.
Burgess Falls
The River Trail – Service Road Loop is a moderately strenuous hike taking visitors past the waterfalls.
The waterfalls include 15' Pipeline Falls, 20’ cascades, 30’ middle falls, and 103' Burgess Falls.
The quarter-mile Ridgetop Trail is very scenic, offering views down the Falling Water River gorge.
All trails are foot trails. There is no access to the gorge, and the staircase has been removed. The overlook is open and offers impressive views.
No events are scheduled at this time, but there's always more to explore.
