Fall Creek Falls State Park

10-14-21: Heavy rains brought severe flooding to Fall Creek Falls State Park. 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

2022-12-09: The Virgin Falls Trail is open from the Scotts Gulf Road Trailhead. However, we urge hikers to use caution at the cable crossings due to high water levels. For an update on the flooding conditions, visitors can call the Virgin Falls Office at Dog Cove, phone (931)739-6747.  Or call the Virgin Falls Manager Stuart Carroll at (423)414-1510.

All Fall Creek Falls Golf Course facilities will close on December 23, 2022, and reopen (weather permitting) on January 2, 2023.

Pavilions

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Rates: $60 — $64 Taxes and fees are not included. Rates subject to change.

Fall Creek Falls State Park has a total of seven picnic shelters/pavilions that may be reserved for your next event or gathering. Depending on the shelter, each has a maximum capacity of 75 to 80 people. The shelters are equipped with picnic tables, a grill and most have access to restrooms. Depending upon the shelter, access to a playground, swimming area or pool, or a ball field is nearby.

Full day shelter reservations may be made online or by calling the park.     

Picnic shelters or pavilions may be reserved online up to one year in advance with a paid reservation fee. There is a $5 cancellation fee for picnic shelter or pavilion reservations cancelled eight days or more in advance of the reserved date. Reservations cancelled seven days or less in advance of the reserved date forfeit all paid fees.