COVID-19 UPDATES: Keeping Visitors Healthy

Fall Creek Falls State Park

10-14-21: Heavy rains brought severe flooding to Fall Creek Falls State Park. While most of our trails are open, there is damage and downed trees to the majority of our trail system. We are doing our best to repair and rebuild but it will take some time. The following trails remain closed:

UPPER LOOP

LOWER LOOP

WOODLAND/GORGE TRAIL CONNECTION TO FALL CREEK FALLS

Additionally, cabins 11-20 were impacted by the flooding. The park is currently assessing the damage and working with guests who have upcoming reservations. 

We appreciate your patience during the recovery process. 

The following trails are closed at Fall Creek Falls until further notice.

  • The entire Lower Loop Trail is permanently closed.

The trails below are closed due to the Oct. 6 flooding. 

  • Upper Loop Trail
  • Chinquapin Ridge Trail
  • Piney Mountain Bike Trail

All Golf facilities will be closed the following dates during the off season:

  • Nov. 1-5    Aeration
  • Nov. 25     Thanksgiving Day
  • Dec. 6-8    Wounded Warrior Benefit
  • Dec. 23-25   Christmas
  • Dec. 31-Jan1   New Year

All golf facilities will reopen Jan. 2, 2022, weather permitting.

Tennessee State Parks are open for day-use visitors and overnight guests. We do provide travel tips and FAQs for those wishing to visit our parks. 

Please see our Keeping Visitors Healthy page to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Gift Shops at Fall Creek Falls

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Fall Creek Falls State Park Betty Dunn Nature Center Gift Shop

ADDRESS: 10821 Park Road, Spencer, TN 38585
PHONE: 423-881-5708
HOURS:

Nature Center Gift Shop Hours 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Daily


The Nature Center gift shop is the perfect place to pick up a map, learn about the park, or find a souvenir. You’ll find an assortment of apparel and keepsakes to remember your trip to the park. 

Fall Creek Falls State Park Boat Dock Gift Shop

ADDRESS: 1996 Village Camp Road, Spencer, TN 38585
PHONE: 423-811-500
SEASONAL HOURS: This Gift Shop has seasonal hours. Please call for more information.

Heading out on the water? The boat dock gift shop is a great spot to grab boating supplies and snacks for your voyage.

Fall Creek Falls State Park Visitors’ Center Gift Shop

ADDRESS: 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, TN 38585
PHONE: 423-881-5298
HOURS:

Visitor Center Gift Shop Hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Daily


The Visitor Center gift shop is the perfect place to pick up a map, learn about the park, or find a souvenir. You’ll find an assortment of apparel and keepsakes to remember your trip to the park. 

Fall Creek Falls State Park

Driving Directions Map of park location in Tennessee
Park Office

2009 Village Camp Road
Spencer, TN 38585
423-881-5298

Hours

The park is open 24 hours with the road leading to the falls being locked at dark. All Day Use Areas close at sunset.

Golf Course Clubhouse

626 Golf Course Road
Spencer, TN 38585
423-881-5706

Hours

Open 7 days a week, closed on Christmas Day

Park Office

2009 Village Camp Road
Spencer, TN 38585
423-881-5298

Hours

The park is open 24 hours with the road leading to the falls being locked at dark. All Day Use Areas close at sunset.

Lodge Fall Creek Falls

2536 Lakeside Drive
Spencer, TN 38585

Park GPS Coordinates

35.655, -85.356

Camping Info & Reservations

800-250-8611

Nature Center / Trails, Cave & Environmental Education

423-881-5708

Group Lodge / Group Camp Info & Reservations

800-250-8611

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