Fall Creek Falls State Park
8.0Locals Score / 10#6 of 20 Attractions in Nashville
Known forstate parkhiking trailswaterfallcamping
Fall Creek Falls State Park is a sprawling natural area near Spencer with hiking trails of all difficulty levels, scenic waterfall overlooks, and cabin rentals with lake views. The main draw is the waterfall itself—the walk down to it is manageable but the climb back out is steep, so wear proper hiking boots and bring water. Note that some trails involve significant elevation gain (the popular Mammoth March is 20 miles with 1,500 feet of elevation change), so come prepared.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | — |
| Phone | (888) 867-2757 |
| Website | tnstateparks.com |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | September 25, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.0/10- Value8.0
- Excellence8.5
- Local love7.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Lasting reputation8.0
- Distinctiveness9.0
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Where to stay near Fall Creek Falls State Park
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