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    Obed Wild and Scenic River

    4.3 (7 reviews)

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    North view from Lilly Bluff Overlook trail.
    Rob C.

    Wild and Scenic is a good thing. The Obed is not a multi-day family destination park. There is a family friendly campground and trails/overlooks that are very accommodating to families, however, this park is really best for three things: Climbing, whitewater and Trekking. The main trails are located on each side of the river and do not connect. The Cumberland Trail ( http://www.cumberlandtrail.org/ ) is located on the south/east side of the river and just through the park is more than 14 miles. It also connects to the Cumberland Trail State Park. So assuming there is not a lot of trails here would be inaccurate. The boundaries and river landmark make this a great park for trekking especially on the west and north end of the park for those who want to try their off trail skills. The whitewater at the Obed and Clear Creek is first class. However, you should be at least a somewhat experienced boater before taking it on. A family taking off down the river on tubes or a plain canoe would be a terrible idea. There is also several places to camp on the river so you can camp and take off early in a kayak the next day. This park has been popular with climbers for many years and when out exploring you are sure to run across them. When here you will see many out of state car tags filled with people seeking out the local climbing. The Boulder Field on the west side of the park is a good place to meet some of these climbers as they warm up or practice in a safe setting. One of the best things about this park is that it is rarely crowded. Everyone should explore the Obed at least once. It is worth the drive. This is a park for those who prefer their National Parks and Scenic Rivers to be a little more on the undeveloped and natural side.

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    11 years ago

    Been going here for 45 years now. Beautiful place to visit and fish with family and friends.

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    Fall Creek Falls State Park

    Fall Creek Falls State Park

    4.4(158 reviews)
    52.2 mi

    I'll make it short & sweet. July 15, 2026, I called Reservations (can't remember the name of the…read moregirl who took my reservations, although I wrote it down somewhere but when I hear it, I'll know it) & booked the dates of July 18th, Saturday, to July 21st, Tuesday of 2026; B65 was the location. I explained to the female that I had trouble with self-reservation online & I couldn't see the rest of the information in the dropdown box whenever I clicked, what looked like a location was available or as I understood it to be available. She took my reservation, REPEATED IT BACK to me correctly (in between putting me on hold about 2 or 3 times) and then gave me the price. I paid for it and she sent the email confirmation. I looked at the email and saw the date I called, the time & "18th - 21st." Cool. That Saturday morning of July 18th, I drove over 9 hours (got lost a little bit because of highway construction and GPS) but made it there. Went to the office lobby, gave my name & the campground location. "Brandy" is what the front desk girl asked me as my name. "No..." I responded and repeated my name. Well, long story short, she said Brandy had my spot, I was offered another location, I took it, showed her my confirmation and saw that the reservation girl had listed me as "Tuesday, August 18, 2026 arrival" and departure "Friday, August 21, 2026." I told the young lady at the desk of the conversation of my reservation and stated that although I didn't notice the month and days were incorrect, the reservationist spoke it correctly, so that's what I saw. The part that really got me, she said I had to pay $17.00 extra to go to the new location. I refused. I have worked in hospitality for years and I know how it works. I told her I wasn't upset with her but I shouldn't have to pay for their mistake. I asked for a refund. Then I drove another 10 or so hours back home (because of traffic & getting lost trying to leave Spencer, TN). I'm just now leaving this review because I tried to forget what happened but each time someone asked me, who hadn't seen me since I returned, how my vacation went, as I replay the scenario, my emotional feelings of frustration, some anger & the memory of how exhausted I was, returns. I slept for 2 days because I had missed so much sleep just driving to TN then immediately returning home. Will I ever return to this campground? I doubt it. NO, I shall not. No one even apologized to me. All I heard was, "That'll be $17.00." My response, "17.00 for what? I'm paying?" Nooooo, I believe I'm done. Thanks for reading.

    Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground Review: Campground C - Site 148 - The site is not level and…read moreour fifth wheel would not self level. We manually had to level our rig with our jacks. Many sites in campground C have a minimum to major slope to the concrete sites as they fall to a valley. All utilities are in the back corners of sites that include water spigot, a power pedestal with 20AMP, 30AMP, 50AMP electricity, and sewer connection. The campground did have decent guest WiFi, but we utilized our own StarLink satellite for internet. The park is amazing with golf, lodge, trails, and falls.

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    Fall Creek Falls State Park - The water falls behind  me was beautiful  love how cool it was in 86 degree weather

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    The water falls behind me was beautiful love how cool it was in 86 degree weather

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