Absolutely stunning walk in nature. I highly recommend this easy 3 mile in and out hike. It's…read morewaterfall heaven! I should have counted to see how many waterfalls there were; I am curious to know how many I saw today. The museum is nice as well. There is also camping, playground, picnic area and large ceremonial Indian field.

Great park with beautiful waterfalls! I came here right before the hurricane so the there was not…read moreas much water and but it was still beautiful! The hike is super easy and very kid friendly! We had brought water shoes so we could dip our feet into the lake! It was lots of fun! We will definitely be back! Very scenic and fun!

We enjoyed staying at this RV park. We were surprised how small it seemed. Online it looked way…read moremore spread out with lots of activities that were listed. The pool was really nice! And the sites were awesome with concrete pads and outdoor furniture. The variety of places to stay here - like tippees, cabins, and covered wagons were fun to see. Very nice lady in the office and great guy to help u park. So much potential!

I absolutely love this place. I live in Manchester and I stay there as often as I can great…read moreamenities, great cabins and great employees.

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!

You'll need to adjust your expectations if you reserve a spot for your RV at this campground…read more I suggest you have one set of expectations for the overall area -- it's truly scenic -- and lower your expectations for the campsite itself, which is crowded with uneven sites in some cases, sloppy overall appearance, with run-down restrooms. Cellular coverage is spotty at best -- but this service is, of course, out of the control of the managers. The biggest problem with the sites at the main campground area is they are too close together.. If you sustain the misfortune, as we did, of acquiring noisy neighbors, you'll be in for a long, sleepless night. There needs to be more enforcement of rules. Our neighbor's site had no less than 3 pickup trucks on it, with one guy banging away at metal underneath one truck for over an hour. Young children, we're running around screaming and hollering out of control. The parents, several sets of them apparently, were busy carousing. This behavior might not have been so noticeable if the campsites were not so close together. We had to close our windows because our neighbors started a fire, and the smoke poured into our coach. We checked out sites across the water up on a hill. The roads are dirt and stone with rain gulch runoff. The terrain is uneven, as are some of the sites. The entire area is under a canopy of trees -- great shade. The bath/shower house is under renovation and closed as of the date of our visit. Our recommendation: pick another park unless you have a specific reason to be here.

*NOT SKOOLIE FRIENDLY* While the brown lake is fine, nature…read moreis rarely the problem. In summary: We were treated like we wanted something for nothing the ENTIRE time here, I wish we never came. In a two night stay we had three encounters from three different employees, including Waking up to being told to move from a spot, then to be offered it later. "You know you're supposed to be gone" 6 minutes after check out, while RVs around us were just starting to pack up. "Y'all sure like takin liberties, don't ya?" When showering with permission. All this was chalked up to "people doing their jobs." Skip the place unless you fit the usual retiree RV standard. You will be judged and harassed and pay just as much for it.

We loved our time here. Staying during the week meant the campground and lake weren't too crowded…read more Our grandsons 4 and 8 years enjoyed working on their fishing casting skills, riding bikes, renting canoes and hiking around the nearby island with us. We stayed in site 53 but changed to 52, as 53 was less shaded. We highly recommend Tim's Ford Lake park and Fairview Campground.

We love this campground. I do wish there were more spots with sewer hookups but that's not a big…read moredeal if you bring your pull-behind. They could do a better job of enforcing their nuisance dog policy. I love dogs.. and a dog that will bark is one thing. But a yapping dog that will not stop is a nuisance especially when the owners won't do anything about it. This particular trip it was the dang campground host! Hard to relax with a yapping dog that just will not be quiet.

This is a getaway if you really want one. There is nothing but nature surrounding you. They have…read moreseveral lakes and you can fish there too. There is a big cabin in the back of the property and lots of trails. Nice shade trees and flowing fields of green. The place has a bath house the is kept neat and tidy. Everything everywhere was neat and clean. Sunshine at the front reception had a very bubbly and helpful personality. There are several different things to do while you are here. I liked exploring the woods that led to a small waterfall . It smelled so fresh and new because of all the greenery. I felt so far from civilization but wasn't. It was only about $40 a day with water and power hook up. You can get a sewer hookup for $10 more but the dump station is free down the path not too far from the campsites. I am looking forward to returning here. I love the peacefulness and tranquility of the place. I just wish I could of jumped in the lake for a swim but I don't think that is allowed. The stream in the woods was very cool and refreshing though. I love this place!

I'm not sure if it was that we were there in the off season, but the fact that there was 1…read morebathroom, 2 toilets for the entire campground is ridiculous. The campground was essentially empty and they placed us a 25 minute walk away from the bathrooms. This is not ideal especially in the middle of the night. It was extremely frustrating as the bathrooms were next to the RVs (which tends to have bathrooms in their vehicles) and nothing available for Tent Camping or anything else

Parking was alright and the overlook loop trail which is rated as one of the top ten hikes in the…read morecountry by backpacker magazine was alright! I wouldn't have given it that high a rating but jt was a nice hike. When you first start the trail there is a fork for the loop, either you go down into the forest or go straight along the cliff. Most people we ran into seemingly walked down into the forest first, which meant they walked uphill most of the hike. We went straight along the cliff wall and ended up walking down hill for most of the 5 mile loop. It really was only the last half a mile that was uphill to get back to the start of the trail. I highly advise to go straight to make less work on yourself esp if you're elderly or with young families. I saw a few people turn around because the hike up was becoming too much. We had three children 5 and under who didn't feel tired until we were into the half mile uphill for reference on the different experiences you can have depending on the route you take.

So many great trails to choose from here! There are some that aren't super advanced and have a…read morequick route and others that might take you several hours.

You can easily see why this is one of the most visited state parks!! It's huge, for one, with lots…read moreof hiking trails that highlight the key features of the park, think lots of waterfalls!! Most are visible from overlooks with short hikes, and for the more adventurous, there are treks to the bottom of the namesake falls, a cable trail (bring leather gloves, carabiner, possibly climbing gear) to Rockhouse Falls, or longer trails like the Paw Paw loop, Overlook trail, or even the Prater Place for a hidden Hemlock Falls. I also stayed in the lodge, which was fantastic! The rooms were well equipped, comfortable, and had great features like balconies. The view at the restaurant over the lake was beautiful, especially at sunset. The fisherman style cabins have decks literally on the water, so that looked like a must see at some point, too!! Couple of other hits: pet friendly rooms, pet friendly trails, golf course, cabins, fire pit and pool at lodge, Nature Center, and Visitor Center!

Pictures do not do this campground justice! This is an absolutely beautiful campground that has…read moreplenty of shade trees, and spacious camp spaces. The bathhouses are clean and well maintained, and there is so much to do in the area! Despite there being a lot of kids, this campground is relatively quiet and very relaxing! The roads are well maintained, the grounds are just beautiful (I know I keep saying that). This is one of my top 5 favorite campgrounds EVER!!

Super friendly and accommodating. They were great with their communication. We rescheduled (our…read moreown decision) twice due to weather and they were super friendly about it. Such a great trip with the kids. Highly recommend.

Took the kids to Burgess Falls. Parking at Franks was easy and they were super friendly. Did not…read moreeat but definitely will next time. The owner took us as a group and we enjoyed the 3 hours. The falls are amazing.

We had a great relaxing stay at the cabin. It was really cool to be that close to the falls.The…read morehost was amazing and had great recommendations for local things to do.

EVERYONE NEEDS TO VISIT MILLER FALLS in gorgeous Smokey Mountains!…read more Beautiful woods, creeks, rock climbing, camping, and brilliant weather. Campgrounds are clean, lots of amenities, and campground owners are super kind people! We stayed for 4 nights, and our campsite was $48/night before tax. We initially booked through HipCamp, but I'll definitely be booking with the owner directly (www.TNwaterfallgetaway.com) for all future visits to their campground! My fiance and I booked the TrampEase Tree Tent - one of seven beautiful, hand-built campsites that range from primitive to full-on glamping. Our campsite was a mix of both. It included an elevated yurt tent, fire pit, round table, 2 folding camping chairs, and a private composting toilet in a nearby outhouse. Not to mention a flowing creek less than 50 feet from the yurt! The tranquil sound of the creek flowing 24/7 was even better than sleep-sounds on my Google Home. LOL! Most of the campsites have drive-up access, though if you have a car that's particularly low to the ground (like a small sedan) you may not want to risk driving over the rocky road. We brought with us a 1" inflatable mattress pad, along with a sleeping bag, and 2 thick, warm blankets. Despite being mid-May, the average temps during our visit were 60-70 F during the day, and a chilly 40-45 F at night. Brilliant weather for snuggling, but we would have regretted not bringing a few extra blankets. Lots of hiking and trails to explore on their property, and at least a mile of rugged creek terrain that makes for a fun, albeit challenging day of rock climbing. Well worth it for the stunning views of the waterfalls, canyons, and mountainsides. There are also trails and lakes nearby for hiking, kayaking, and a number of other outdoor attractions in Tracy City. The owners, Grant & Becky, were such friendly people. My fiance and I had a lovely chat with them about philanthropy, community outreach, homestead farming, and more. They are warm, kind, and welcoming to people of all ages, races, religions, genders, identities, abilities, backgrounds, perspectives, and ideologies. They have done a lot of traveling and business throughout their lives, and now they are semi-retired in the rolling hills of Tennessee. Speaking of ability - the majority of the glamping sites have tents that are elevated from the ground; some, like the one we stayed in, required climbing a 10 foot ladder to enter/exit the tent. There are some other sites though that are more accessible with tents low to the ground, or primitive sites where you can pitch your own tent. Contact the owner (www.tnwaterfallgetaway.com/contact) to ask about the best accommodation options for you. They offer great amenities and fun activities around the property during your stay. The owners are big on being self-sufficient, so they love to offer fun learning experiences regarding farming, gardening, and homesteading. They also enjoy metal work and have some cool art pieces around their property. We even did a welding project (for a small fee) and made an original piece of art as a keepsake from our trip! You can also get some convenience items from the owners for a fee: firewood bundles, champagne & ice, property tours, guided tours of their city, and more. HIGHLIGHT OF OUR TRIP: Grant was also kind enough to swing by our campsite one morning to ask if we had any interest in bees! He has a few hives and some extra gear, so we got an up-close look into the hives! It was absolutely mesmerizing! And if all that weren't enough, their website www.TNwaterfallgetaway.com is chock-full of great tips for local hiking, waterfall views, kayaking, dining, and more! We had such a lovely time enjoying the outdoors, and look forward to going back for another visit!