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Fall Creek Falls

Van Buren County, Tennessee

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
256 ft (78 m)
Location
Van Buren County, Tennessee
The walk
Short paved overlook approach; optional 0.35-mile descent to the base
Ground & access
The overlook is wheelchair-friendly. The base route has rock, soil and steps, with steep grades and an uphill return; it is not an accessible continuation.
Visitor source and access details
Fall Creek Falls, TN.
Fall Creek Falls, TN.
Photo creditPhoto: Jsfouche, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Use the Fall Creek Falls overlook parking area and paved path for the accessible view. The optional base trail is a separate strenuous descent and climb back.

Plan your visit

Paved Fall Creek Falls overlook approach; optional Base of Falls Trail

The park gives 0.35 mile for the base trail from the overlook, approximately 0.7 mile out and back. No measured parking-to-overlook distance is given.

The overlook is wheelchair-friendly. The base route has rock, soil and steps, with steep grades and an uphill return; it is not an accessible continuation.

Where to start

Parking is provided at Fall Creek Falls Overlook, with a paved path to the viewing area.

Timing & water

Checked October 27, 2026: the park lists the Base of Falls Trail open. Storm-related closures remain on Piney Falls Trail and Millikan’s Overlook Trail; do not extend the walk onto closed routes.

Before you go

Fees, permits and reservation requirements for this visit have not been confirmed; check with the land manager.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Van Buren County, Tennessee.

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