Spring Camping Destination: Tennessee Waterfall Tour

Jan. 27 2023 Camping Destinations By Oklahoma RV Center

When it comes to convenient, weekend getaways, sticking closer to home is always a great idea. But as we turn the corner into spring, you might want to be considering where to take a longer trip in your new or used RV over spring break. We suggest the beautiful state of Tennessee for a spring camping destination and scheduling an unforgettable waterfall tour! It'll be a stunning shift in landscape from the dusty plains of Oklahoma, and your whole family will love it! Check out these amazing state parks in Tennessee that boast waterfalls you'll remember for a lifetime!

Ruby Falls

Get ready to have your mind blown: Ruby Falls is an underground waterfall. This one takes a beautiful waterfall and the thrilling experience of cave exploration and combines them into one unforgettable experience. Ruby Falls is one of Chattanooga's trademark features, and is the deepest and tallest underground waterfall nationwide that's publicly accessible. This one should definitely be on your bucket list.  Find out more information here.

Fall Creek Falls State Park

You know you've got a lot of waterfall when it makes it into the park name twice! Fall Creek Falls stands at a spectacular 256 feet high. And, there are several other waterfalls within the park, so you'll want to mark off plenty of time to see them all.

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Cummins Falls State Park

Cummins Falls is the eighth largest waterfall in Tennessee, at an impressive 75 feet high. The bottom of the falls will make for the ideal lunch stop for the family - but remember to bring your swimsuits and water shoes! It's a wonderful swimming hole, too!  

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While Cummins Falls State Park is a day-use park, the nearby Edgar Evins State Park has overnight camping available. And you'll want to stay at Edgar Evins State Park for at least two nights so you can easily make your way to the next park on the list, which is...

Burgess Falls State Park

Another Tennessee park that's nearby to Edgar Evins! Falling Water River lives up to his name with a series of waterfalls that delights visitors year after year. You'll want to take at least a full day if you want to see them all. Might want to make that reservation at Edgar Evins for at least three nights, come to think of it!

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Rock Island State Park

And don't sleep on Rock Island State Park while you're in Tennessee! The park has a 19thcentury cotton textile mill, which is still standing. The mill used to be powered by the horseshoe-shaped Great Falls - also still standing, and also much older than the 19th century.

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See the Nation in Your New or Used RV

One of the top regrets for many people is that they wish they'd traveled more. Don't add that to your own! In the right new or used RV, you and your family can enjoy seeing the nation and discovering beautiful and unforgettable landscapes. Tennessee is just one state with many spectacular views, and you won't want to miss it. Contact us today. We'd love to help you get started on your spring camping trips!