Fall Creek Falls Group Camp and Group Lodge
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Trail Closures

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)
  • Aerial view of a tall waterfall cascading into a wooded pool.
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    Group Stays at Fall Creek Falls

    Gather, connect and make memories – group adventures start here in Tennessee’s great outdoors.  

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    Reservations

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

    Visitor Center

    1-423-881-5298
    1-800-250-8611
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    Group Stays Details

    The park offers five group-stay options that can accommodate a wide range of group sizes and needs. Cane Creek Camp and Piney Creek Camp include multiple rustic cabins, shared bathhouses, and full commercial kitchens. Newton Ford Group Lodge provides bunk-style lodging for up to 100 people with meeting space and a commercial kitchen, while Turkey Pen Group Lodge offers two smaller bunk buildings with residential kitchens for groups up to 32. Eli Field is a group tent camping area with four sites that accommodate up to 50 people each. 

    If your group is smaller, you may find that the park’s cabins or campsites are a better fit. You can note this on the request information form, and the park team will help point you to the right option.

    • Cabins along a winding path in a wooded area.
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    • Riverbend with canoe on the grassy bank, surrounded by lush trees.
    • River Access
    • Rustic empty hall with wooden beams, ceiling fans, and a tiled floor.
    • A small brown cabin in a wooded area with a person walking nearby.

    Cane Creek Group Camp

    Group Camp
    100 guests

    Cane Creek Camp has 19 rustic cabins. There are three bathhouses. The non-winterized cabins are grouped into sections, each with four to six bunks and a 100-person capacity. The kitchen and dining hall are complete with cooking utensils, a walk-in cooler and freezer, commercial dishwasher, and a large mixer. You must bring your own linens, toilet tissue, soap, towels, dish soap, etc.

    During June, July, and up to August 15, the camp must be rented weekly, arriving on Sunday and leaving on Sunday. Any other time of year, there is a 2-night minimum.

    • Dining hall with games outside.
    • Wooden cabin surrounded by trees on a sunny day.
    • Brown wooden cabins in a forest setting with metal roofs and railings.
    • Long, brown wooden building with large windows and a stone chimney, surrounded by trees.
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    • A small brown cabin nestled among green trees.
    • Swiming in an intertube
    • Waterfall with lush green trees and people jogging in the background.

    Piney Creek Group Camp

    Group Camp

    Piney Creek Camp features 24 cabins. There are three bathhouses. The kitchen and dining hall is complete with cooking utensils, a walk-in cooler and freezer, commercial dishwasher, and large mixer. You must bring your linens, toilet tissue, soap, towels, dish soap, etc. The camp is ADA-compliant and is available for rent from April 15 through October 15.

    During June, July, and up to August 15, the camp must be rented weekly, arriving on Saturday and leaving on Saturday. Any other time of year, there is a 2-night minimum.

    For more information or to make a reservation, please call the visitor center.

    • Tan cabin with screened windows in a wooded area.
    • Stove with coil burners in rustic kitchen with wooden walls and window.
    • Kitchen with two fridges, a microwave, and open shelves.
    • Hostel room with wooden bunk beds and shelves, lit by natural light.

    Turkey Pen Group Lodge

    Group Camp
    32 guests

    Turkey Pen Bunk Lodge consists of two buildings, each with 16 bunks to accommodate 32 people. Each building has a residential kitchen complete with two residential stoves/ovens, refrigerator-freezers, and a dishwasher. All cooking and eating utensils are included. You must bring your own linens, soap, towels, dish soap, etc.

    During June, July, and until August 15th, the lodge must be rented weekly, arriving on Saturday and leaving on Saturday. Any other time of year, there is a 2-night minimum.

    For more information or to make a reservation, please call the visitor center.

    • Brown house with a wooden ramp, surrounded by bare trees, under a bright blue sky.
    • Wooden buildings with decks, surrounded by bare trees under a clear sky.
    • Spacious hall with stone fireplace, tiled floor, and large windows.
    • Commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a long wooden counter.
    • Wide meeting room with stackable chairs and closed divider curtains.
    • Two twin beds with white sheets in a hotel room.
    • Bunk beds in a wood-paneled room with blue accents and sunlight streaming in.

    Newton Ford Group Lodge

    Group Camp
    100 guests

    Newton Ford Bunk Lodge is a large, two-story building that sleeps up to 100 people. The lodge has four staff rooms, one at the end of the bunk room on each floor, and one external on each floor. Each staff room has two full-size beds and a private bath. There is a dormitory on each floor with 46 bunks and a large bath. Connected to the dormitories is a large kitchen complete with commercial appliances, a steam table, and an ice maker. All cooking and eating utensils are included. You must bring your own linens, soap, towels, dish soap, etc. The dining/meeting room has a wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs is a large meeting room that can be divided into three small areas.

    During June, July, and until August 15th, the lodge must be rented weekly, arriving on Saturday and leaving on Saturday. Any other time of year, it’s just a 2-night minimum.

    For more information or to make a reservation, please call the visitor center.

    • 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.

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      • view of lodge at night with lights turned on

      The Lodge at Fall Creek Falls

      Located an hour from Chattanooga and less than two hours from Nashville and Knoxville, this brand-new Lodge will satisfy your longing for adventure. 
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      • private covered porch for fishing
      • large windows in cabin living room
      • full kitchen with stainless steel appliances
      • 2 beds in a sunlight bedroom
      • A white, wooden stairway is in the middle of the room. The kitchen is located to the left of the stairs.
      • A marble walk-in shower is softly lit. A doorway on the left leads to two beds.
      • An open bathroom doorway in the cabin. A soft light is on in the bathroom.
      • main bedroom with queen bed and barn doors

      Fall Creek Falls Fisherman Cabins

      2 bedrooms 3 beds 2 baths
      Fall Creek Falls has thirty cabins located directly on Fall Creek Lake, which are known as the “Fishermen Cabins.” Ten of these cabins are two-story, where the lower floor has a full kitchen, dining area, living room, and a half bath. Fisherman Cabin guests can access outdoor cooking grills in the grassy areas in front of the cabins and can fish from their private porches situated over the lake. WiFi is available.
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      • Living room with leather furniture, vaulted ceiling, and large windows overlooking a deck.
      • A balcony with wooden adirondack chairs overlooks the lake.
      • A vaulted ceiling living room features a lit fire place and large windows and doors to the balcony.
      • Two leather couches line a living room. To the right, several doors are open to the patio over the lake.
      • Bedroom with two double beds, a nightstand, and a door leading to a balcony.
      • A bathroom with a tub, toilet, and sink is softly lit by a small, circular window on the wall.
      • Covered balcony with two wooden chairs overlooking a lake.
      • Bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower-tub with a white curtain.

      Fall Creek Falls Fisherman Villas

      3 bedrooms 5 beds 2 baths
      The 10 Fisherman Villas are one-story cabins perfect for large group getaways. These cabins have a large balcony overlooking the lake, offering gorgeous views and a relaxing fishing spot.
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      • Covered balcony with two wooden chairs.
      • Living room with a stone fireplace, seating, coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.
      • kind sized bed with white covers and lamps
      • Dining area with a wooden table and chairs next to a kitchen with wood cabinets and tile flooring
      • light brown cabin in woods
      • Living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and large windows looking out to a porch.
      • A wooden deck faces the woods with wooden chairs.
      • exterior of light brown cabin in the spring
      • play ground in the woods near cabins

      Fall Creek Falls Landside Cabins 

      2 bedrooms 3 beds
      There are also ten one-story, two-bedroom cabins located on a wooded hill overlooking the lake known as the “Landside Cabins.” Each Landside Cabin has a gas fireplace and is complete with patio, picnic table, and grill for cooking and dining outdoors. WiFi is available.
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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 near you, when you are at the park, or on the way.

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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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