Rock Island State Park

Rock Island State Park is open, but the following alert is important for all visitors

TVA Great Falls Dam and/or the TVA Great Falls Powerhouse may release water on an irregular schedule. Water discharge may change day to day or even hour to hour. All river gorge areas downstream of the TVA Dam are closed when the dam is in Active water spill mode or a discharge is likely for the day. Before planning your visit, please check TVA's website for Great Falls Dam and Powerhouse for the most current water discharge schedule. Visitors are encouraged to check the discharge schedule often. Discharge schedules can change rapidly based on lake levels, rainfall forecasts, etc. Water releases may occur with or without warning any time you are near a TVA dam or powerhouse. Visitors should be prepared for a quick exit should they hear warning sirens or notice water rising. Life jackets and hiking shoes are strongly encouraged in this area.

The park has also seen very high visitation over the last year. Please do not park on roadsides or in non-designated areas. If the park is full, please consider visiting another state park in the area.

Please check the park’s Facebook page for updates before your visit.  

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFO: Please note swimming or wading is not permitted downstream of the Powerhouse at any time, regardless of water releases. Check TVA’s website for water release information and dam safety data at: www.tva.gov/Environment/Lake-Levels/Great-Falls.

Please read the text below about the Caney Fork River Gorge and Safety Information prior to visiting the park. 

Cabins

Rock Island State Park cabins are located on the headwaters of Center Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork, Collins and Rocky Rivers. Cabin guests can visit the scenic Great Falls, a 30-foot cascading waterfall, and the Caney Fork Gorge that overlooks the Easter Highland Rim. Nearby cabin activities include boating, swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, and birding. In addition, during the summer, cabin visitors can participate in interpretive and recreational programs that consist of canoe floats, rock hops, wildflower hikes, history tours, live animal presentation, and more. Rock Island cabins are also in close proximity to other state parks including Burgess Falls and Fall Creek Falls State Parks. Whatever your adventure, Rock Island cabins are the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and history of Middle Tennessee.

If cabins are fully booked at Rock Island State Park, we encourage you to look for cabin reservations at nearby Edgar Evins State Park just 55 minutes from Rock Island. The park offers lakeside cabins on the shores of Center Hill Lake and nearby access to activities at Rock Island.

Location: Rock Island, TN

Nearest Cities: Murfreesboro (60 min.), Chattanooga (90 min.), Nashville (100 min.), Knoxville (120 min).

Amenities: boat launch ramp, gift shop, picnic areas, pavilions, nature center, beach, and playgrounds

Wifi: Available

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Premium Three-Bedroom Cabins

Category: Premium
Rates: $154 — $309 Taxes and fees are not included. Rates subject to change. $5 reservation fee per cabin is non-refundable. $10 cancellation fee per cabin applies. Pets are only permitted in designated pet-friendly cabins. There is an additional charge of $20 per night, per pet.

Rock Island State Park features 10 cabins located a half-mile from the natural sand beach along the Caney Fork River. The three-bedroom, two-bath cabins sleep up to ten people and are completely equipped for housekeeping and include appliances, coffee pot, microwave, cooking utensils, dishes, and linens. Each cabin also features a fireplace with gas logs (seasonal), a television, DVD player, and a charcoal grill.

Cabins are available by reservation year-round with a two-night minimum (holidays and other special events may require longer minimum stays) and can be reserved up to a year in advance online with reservations being made through the park office up to two years in advance. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Pets are only permitted in Cabins 1 and 2. Maximum consecutive stay from March 1 through November 30 in any cabin is 14 nights. From December 1 to February 29, the maximum stay is 28 nights. Any request for stay lengths beyond these limits must be approved by the Director of Operations or the Director of Hospitality.

Policies & Disclaimers

Pet Policy

There are two (premium cabins) pet-friendly cabins available. There is a $20 per pet charge per night. Additional charges may apply for any damage that may occur to carpet or furnishings. To learn more visit our Pet Policy.