Fall Creek Falls Camping
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Fall Creek Falls State Park

In August 2023, Fall Creek Falls State Park was impacted by a tornado. Please see the updates below regarding the current status of park availability due to past storm damage.

The following areas remain closed:

  • Piney Falls Trail (FCF parking lot to Piney Falls parking lot)
  • Millikan's Overlook Trail (overlook is open, trail is closed)
  • A white truck is parked next to a large RV surrounded by lush green trees in a serene forest setting, conveying a peaceful camping vibe.
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    Reservations

    1-888-867-2757
    1-888-TN-PARKS

    Visitor Center

    1-423-881-5298

    Park Office

    1-800-250-8611
    Reserve a Campsite

    Camping at Fall Creek Falls

    Fall Creek Falls State Park is located on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau in Middle Tennessee, near the town of Spencer. The park offers a scenic setting known for waterfalls, gorges, forested landscapes, and extensive trail systems, with popular activities including hiking, fishing, paddling, swimming, and waterfall chasing.

    Camping options include multiple campgrounds with sites for tents and RVs offering water and electric hookups, with some sites also providing sewer connections. For a more rustic stay, the park features walk-in primitive campsites and backcountry camping options accessible by hiking or biking.

    • A quiet campground loop with multiple RVs and trucks parked at sites, picnic tables nearby, and trees showing hints of autumn color.
    • A paved campground road winds through a wooded area with tall trees, surrounded by campsites with parked pickup trucks, trailers, and RVs.
    • A large gray and white travel trailer sits at a campsite with an extended awning, folding chairs, and a picnic table on a concrete pad.
    • A silver Airstream-style trailer is parked at a campsite with hookups, surrounded by tall trees and a lightly leaf-covered ground.
    • Two children stand smiling with arms around each other in front of two large green and gray camping tents set up in a wooded campsite.
    • A gray pickup truck is parked next to a small red and gray camper trailer, surrounded by trees in a peaceful campsite.
    • Four adults sit in camping chairs around a small fire pit, chatting and relaxing while one person pets a dog in a forested campground.
    • A white pickup truck is parked beside a large fifth-wheel RV labeled “Rockwood Ultra Lite,” set among trees with early fall foliage.

    Fall Creek Falls Main Campground: Areas A - E

    Tent & RV

    The Main Campground offers five different areas: A, B, C, D, and E. All sites have tables, grills, water, and 50, 30, and 20 amp electric. 107 sites have sewer connections. Some select sites will accommodate an RV up to 65 feet in length. There are seven bathhouses.

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    • Forest trail with tall trees and clear blue sky.
    • Gravel path in a lush green forest under a clear blue sky.
    • Gravel path through a sunlit forest clearing.

    Fall Creek Falls Main Campground: Area C Primitive Sites

    Primitive Tent Only

    Three sites within Area C of the Main Campground are primitive and allow you to drive up to your campsite. These three sites are located in Area C and marked with a “P” on the map when reserving online. These sites are reservable online or over the phone by calling the park.

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    • Forest path with small green plants and fallen leaves.
    • Forest clearing with sparse trees and leafy ground.
    • Forest trail bordered by trees, undergrowth, and fallen leaves.
    • Forest path with sparse trees and a brown marker labeled "4."

    Fall Creek Falls Old Corner Campsites

    Backcountry Camping

    The Old Corner Campsites consist of four campsites that are only accessible by hiking in on the Link Trail and are approximately 1.3 miles from the trailhead. There is an outhouse and a water spigot on site. Filtering water is recommended. Parking is at the Link Trail trailhead near the South Entrance on Hwy 284.

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    Fall Creek Falls Piney Backcountry Campsites

    Backcountry Camping

    The Piney Backcountry Campsites consist of four campsites that are only accessible using the Piney Mountain Bike Trail and are approximately 3-miles from the Piney Mountain Bike Trailhead. An outhouse and water spigot are located on site. Filtering the water is recommended. Parking is at the Piney Mountain Bike trailhead. Please leave your reservation on the vehicle dashboard. Please call the park for more information.

    • Open campsite with green grass, surrounded by autumn trees under a partly cloudy sky. A wooden sign reads "Campsite 4," with picnic tables nearby. Calm and serene setting.
    • Open campsite with green grass, surrounded by autumn trees under a partly cloudy sky. A wooden sign reads "Campsite 4," with picnic tables nearby. Calm and serene setting.
    • A stone fire pit with surrounding wooden log seats sits in an open grassy area, bordered by a forest of autumn-colored trees, evoking a cozy, rustic ambiance.

    Fall Creek Falls Eli Field

    Group Camp

    The Eli Field is a tent camping area for groups, about as large as a football field, divided into four individual group-camping tent sites. Each site has a water spigot, a couple of charcoal grills, and enough room for a maximum of 50 people per site. All four sites share one large bath house that has a men’s and women’s side. It offers electricity, toilets, and sinks, but no showers. You are allowed to use the showers in campground Area E if needed. Reservations for these sites may be made by calling the park office.

    All rates subject to change. Taxes and fees are added upon reservation.

    Details You Should Know

    Upon arrival: If you have a reservation and know the location of your campsite, you may proceed to the site. If you need directions or need help with a reservation, please stop at the Visitor’s Center, and our staff will be happy to assist.  

    • Capacity

      Each site may contain no more than six people 

    • Campsite Limits

      Each campsite may contain only one camping unit such as a single motor home, trailer, pop-up, pickup camper, lowed camper or tent and a single tent.

    • Parking

      All parked vehicles must not infringe on a neighboring campsite or block the road in any way.  

    • Posting

      All sites must be paid for and the site marker posted.  

    • Pet Policy

      Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash and contained at your site. Please pick up after your pets.  

    • Leave No Trace

      Tennessee State Parks play a vital role in protecting our natural resources and spaces. You can too. Practice Leave No Trace. Plan ahead. Pack out what you pack in. Clean up after yourself.  

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    The Restaurant at Fall Creek Falls

    Our restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining with breathtaking views of the lake. Consider our catering options for your next group event.

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    Firewood Policy 

    Tennessee State Parks asks that ALL campfires be made with heat-treated wood or downed wood collected inside the park, near the campsite. Please refrain from bringing untreated wood into the park.  

    • Protect Tennessee Forests 

      To learn more about the pests that threaten Tennessee and what you can do to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive pests, click the link below.

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    • Don’t Move Firewood 

      To learn more about Don’t Move Firewood, click the link below.

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    • Find Firewood Vendors 

      Find firewood vendors near you, when you are at the park, or on the way.

    Firewood can be purchased at the park.

    Accessibility at Fall Creek Falls

    Visit the park’s accessibility page to see detailed accessibility information.

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    Visit Our Gift Shops

    Fall Creek Falls State Park has three gift shops throughout the park.

     
      • Small, cozy boutique interior with clothing and accessories displayed on wooden shelves.

      Betty Dunn Nature Center Gift Shop

      10821 Park Road, Spencer, TN 38585

      Open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

      • Dark wooden building with an American flag and people on the porch under clear skies.

      Boat Dock Gift Shop

      1996 Village Camp Road, Spencer, TN 38585

      Open seasonal hours

      • Indoor shop display with plush toys and clothing racks.

      Visitor Center Gift Shop

      2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, TN 38585

      Open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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