You need a permit to walk all the way down to the falls and it is a very challenging hike. They…read morelimit the amount sold so it does sell out. The gorge does flood so def watch the safetyvide. we wouldn't have made it without out hiking poles. It was my first time using them but theybare game changer for hills and uneven terrain. We had to cross a river ... not creek. Climbing over rocks and boulders. River rocks are sooo slippery. Shoes should have good tread. This was challenging and truthful doubt I'd do it again. Water was cold. But falls are beautiful.

Cummins Falls State Park is located 10 miles north of the town of Cookeville, in Central Tennessee…read more Can you go swimming at Cummins Falls??? Of course you can! It's a 1 mile hike down to the bottom of a gorge to reach a swimming hole Travel and Leisure Magazine rates...as one of the "10 Best in the United States"! It's $7 to gain access to the gorge. You can purchase passes online ahead of time at tnstateparks.com. Or, you can buy passes inside the Visitor Center the day of, but they allot only 200 tickets per day so depending upon the time of year, passes can sell out quickly especially during peak summers. Now...there is a waterfall overlook to check out but I think it'd be more worthwhile to get to Cummins Falls ASAP before the crowds arrive and you can always visit the lookout on the return trip back up towards the trailhead. Once you reach the river area, it's 6/10th's of a mile remaining until you arrive at the falls. Also, make sure to hang towards the left while hiking beside the river and (imo) it's imperative to be wearing water shoes as the creek is filled with sharp rocks and water levels reaching shin high. While hiking to Cummins Falls, you really get a sense for being in the heart of nature. I enjoyed the setting. Approaching the falls, it's 75 feet of cascading waters flowing down the cliffside and ideal for swimming. Best of all, visitors can climb the rocks and explore at their leisure making for an adventurous experience. Of course, it's a rite of passage to finish the experience in style by going swimming. The park opens at 8am. I'd suggest arriving as early as possible before it gets busy. The park closes at 6pm but there's a clearly stated sign that visitors must exit the gorge area by 5pm. One extra note...lifeguards are on duty at Cummins Falls throughout the day. When returning back up towards the trailhead, now head over to the lookout platform getting to admire Cummins Falls from high above. It makes for a photogenic perspective and is a clear reminder of why the great outdoors can be so special. Right nearby Cummins Falls SP are more local waterfalls to check out including...Fall Creek Falls, Burgess Falls, Ozone Falls, Virgin Falls, Piney Falls and Stinging Fork Falls, just to name a few.

I've been going here for the last 8 years and every year since I've started going nothing has…read morechanged for the most part. I prefer this side of the lake anyway so you don't have a ton of options but for what you pay, improvements should be made. They redid the dock story last year after new ownership and that's about it. The steps to the parking lot are over grown with weeds and unusable, and the overnight boat slips are always filled with trash, nothing to tie up to, and half of the slips are unusable. I won't stop coming here, but this place has a lot of work to do.

best cabins and view. me and my family have been going here for the last 15 years and nothing but…read moregood things have come out of it. they recently went under new management and changed the name to lake cumberland marina and the renovated the dock and marina. still miss the old marina but it was a much needed improvement. the cabins were remodeled this year 2021 and the updated the couch added a coffee maker which is a keurig so make sure you bring k cups and added a few more new kitchen appliances. the bathroom had a new shower head and a new curtain. the bedrooms are moved around and better beds. the only down side is that the new couch does not fold out into a fold out bed which is what my family heavily relied on before the renovation. it is still a nice couch dont get me wrong but it is one less bed for one or two less people. you can call the marina and ask for an air mattress which was a pretty good size. the beach is still the same with the old swings and playground but it is still a lot of fun. we always go with our other family and rent the double decker pontoon boats with the slides and they never fail to make my family happy. the boats did get new motors which is nice so at least you can go a little faster than before but not as fast. overall it is always a great stay at this marina.

We went for dinner at the lodge. By far the best fried catfish! And all you can eat at an amazing…read moreprice. The view is so peaceful. Love seeing the deer at dusk. One of our favorite lodges. The staff is so friendly, they truly make you feel at home. The rooms are comfortable, with a balcony to enjoy nature right outside your door. The grounds offer so much! Playground, golf, hiking trails and boat ramp activities for year round nature lovers. Say it again, one of our favorite places to visit.

Absolutely an amazing lake! Clean water and beautiful scenery. Everyone is very friendly. Great…read morefamily environment.

Very cool place awesome hike. Dipping in the water on a hot day was amazing. All kinds of beautiful…read morenature and sounds. Brought a publix sub from florida to enjoy out here

Rock Island State Park has a strange layout but is jam-packed with interesting sites. If you stop…read morein the Visitor Center, they have maps and written directions on how to hit the highlights easily. You can view different falls, cascades, flow stones, and more from short distance strolls to overlooks, or delve deeper into the gorge for a closer view. Swimming is not permitted except in certain areas, so take notice, people have drowned here. Be careful when hiking and exploring the floor of the gorge as the dam can release water with limited warning. That being said, the Twin Falls and Great Falls are lovely, and the diverse landscape keeps the walk extremely interesting! Me and the dog did the Upstream and Downstream trails on the Twin Falls side, and the Gorge Trail on the Great Falls side, and while Dianne, they are steep and slippery, so wear proper shoes!

Rustic and no distractions, nice place for a break from all the noise. The perfect place to enjoy…read morehuman interaction, games and dinner with no phones. Give yourself a couple days to get over the awkward silence. Takes that long to wake up from our Technology induced coma

I love this place. Most relaxing place anywhere, if here in the summer, there's a swimming pool…read morevery close to the cabins for the kids. Also a lake at the bottom

We had a great week's stay at this campground! Campground is clean and well-maintained. The staff…read moreis extremely helpful and friendly. Sites are very spacious! We can't wait to get back here!

Brought the family here for an extended weekend getaway. Nice layout, You're not on top of each…read moreother. Gravel parking area with picnic table on a concrete slab and Fire pit. 3 deer hooks with a prep table. Water and electric hookups, but no sewage. Clean bathroom/shower house with private locking doors and intact shower curtains. Please, You must walk to the back of the campground and bring your fishing pole or a good book! There is a run-off from the nearby fish hatchery and it is so beautiful and relaxing. If you don't check it out...you will miss out!

We sat at the bar window outside on a beautiful day. Great service. Food was delicious. Wonderful…read morelocation.

Restaurant review, not the marina…read more We went to Mitchell Creek Restaurant to visit some friends who had just bought a houseboat. We showed up a full hour before their posted closing time, only to be told the restaurant was "on a break." Five minutes later, that story changed now they were suddenly "closing early because they ran out of food." Honestly, that sounded like a lazy excuse. It felt like the staff just didn't want to work. The worst part? The marina had actually hired a band to play that night, but all the customers left because the restaurant basically shut down. Completely ridiculous. This was hands down one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. There are far better places around Dale Hollow Lake, and we definitely won't be back. We usually try to give new places a fair shot, but this one blew it completely.

Such a nice place to come to just sit and watch the waterfall! Relaxing, enjoyable, and clean!read more

Walked the greenway trailhead from the Walter Hill Dam. Gorgeous scenery and a bit hilly. Wish it…read morewas a longer route. Overall not a bad outing. The dam is probably a better spot in the summer vs. fall.

A breath of fresh air! First person I spoke to, was Robin…read more Talk about feeling welcomed! It was her day off and she could not have been more accommodating and helpful. Who ever put her in charge knew a great manager when they saw one. Then after a rather brisk day (in February), we arrived with our house boat. We were met in the harbor by a gentleman in a pontoon who led us to our slip. Another young man was on the dock to help bring us in without mishap. If that wasn't wonderful enough...Freezing we took refuge in the bar portion of Fish tales. Where we met two beautiful inside and out, woman who not only made us feel welcomed and wanted but when we couldn't get a Lyft driver to get us home. One loaned her car to the other and she brought us all the way back to our cars in sommerset. The two beautiful woman? Coco and Karen! You don't have to go to cheers in Boston where everyone knows your name...the perfect place is right here in Wolfs creek. A little hard to get to, but worth every curvy road. You won't regret it!

From the moment we pulled up to Wolf Creek Marina, we realized we were going to like this marina!…read moreAs soon as we pulled up, we were greeted and helped off our boat by Darius who was kind, considerate and helpful. Then we made our way lunch, having great food and wonderful service at the restaurant there named Fish Tails. It was our first time there and we will definitely be back to Wolfe Creek Marina! Thank you for your hospitality and hiring great people to work there!