Waterfall

Burgess Falls State Park

Sparta, Tennessee

A 136 ft free-falling cascade on a short river trail.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
60 min
Burgess Falls State Park
Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0

The Falling Water River drops over three cascades ending in a 136 ft fall. A short trail reaches an overlook of the main drop and a second trail runs along the river.

Good to know

  • No entry fee in TN state parks
  • Spring has most water
  • Steps at the lower overlook
Best time
Spring
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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