Cummins Falls State Park

Cummins Falls State Park CFSP is a 457-acre day-use park located on the Blackburn Fork River. The area has been a scenic spot & swimming hole with locals for more than 100 years. high.

Cummins Falls is Tennessee’s 8th largest waterfall in volume of water & is 75 ft. Stay up to date at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls under COVID-19 Update
SUMMER TIME HOURS (begins Spring Daylight Savings Time)
Park Hours are 8:00am - 6:00pm
Swimming Hole closes at 5:00pm

WINTER TIME HOURS (begins Autumn Daylight Savings Time)
Park Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm
Swimming Hole closes at 3:30pm

**ADVISORY for 6/08/26**The gorge and the trail down to the river is CLOSED. Check back later in the day for possible u...
06/08/2026

**ADVISORY for 6/08/26**
The gorge and the trail down to the river is CLOSED. Check back later in the day for possible updates. Visitors may still hike to the overlook to view the falls from the top. Cummins Falls now closes at 6pm. Check back frequently for updates. To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins See less

**Advisory for 06/08/26**The gorge is currently open. We are under a flash flood watch until 8pm. Chance of thunderstor...
06/08/2026

**Advisory for 06/08/26**
The gorge is currently open. We are under a flash flood watch until 8pm. Chance of thunderstorms through the day are high. The gorge may close at any point during the day. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits at 4pm or once capacity is reached. The gorge area of the park closes at 5pm. Cummins Falls now closes at 6pm. To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who worked with Ranger Macie and SIR Sam yesterday for National Trails Day! 🪵🌱They...
06/07/2026

Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who worked with Ranger Macie and SIR Sam yesterday for National Trails Day! 🪵🌱

They were able to preform trail maintenance and general maintenance tasks! 🪏

Interested in more events with us? Find more information from the link below:
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls

**Advisory for 06/07/26**The gorge is open. There is a chance of pop-up storms throughout the day today. The gorge may c...
06/07/2026

**Advisory for 06/07/26**
The gorge is open. There is a chance of pop-up storms throughout the day today. The gorge may close. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits at 4pm or once capacity is reached. The gorge area of the park closes at 5pm. Cummins Falls now closes at 6pm. To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins

**Advisory for 06/06/26**The gorge is open. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits...
06/06/2026

**Advisory for 06/06/26**
The gorge is open. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits at 4pm or once capacity is reached. The gorge area of the park closes at 5pm. Cummins Falls now closes at 6pm. To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins

**Advisory for 06/05/26**The gorge is open. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits...
06/05/2026

**Advisory for 06/05/26**
The gorge is open. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits at 4pm or once capacity is reached. The gorge area of the park closes at 5pm. Cummins Falls now closes at 6pm. To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins

**Advisory for 06/04/26**The gorge is open. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits...
06/04/2026

**Advisory for 06/04/26**
The gorge is open. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits at 4pm or once capacity is reached. The gorge area of the park closes at 5pm. Cummins Falls now closes at 6pm. To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins

**Advisory for 06/03/26**The gorge is open. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits...
06/03/2026

**Advisory for 06/03/26**
The gorge is open. A permit is required to enter the gorge. The gift shop stops selling permits at 4pm or once capacity is reached. The gorge area of the park closes at 5pm. Cummins Falls now closes at 6pm. To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins

National Trail Day is just around the corner! Make an impact by volunteering with Tennessee State Parks!!♻️ Join us on S...
06/02/2026

National Trail Day is just around the corner! Make an impact by volunteering with Tennessee State Parks!!

♻️ Join us on Saturday for the opportunity to complete a variety of tasks alongside park staff. Tools and safety equipment will be provided.

For more information and registration visit:
http://tnstateparks.com/events/national-trails-day-volunteer-event

🛶Kayak along Roaring River with park staff THIS SATURDAY!!This 3-mile, downstream paddle allows visitors to experience t...
06/02/2026

🛶Kayak along Roaring River with park staff THIS SATURDAY!!
This 3-mile, downstream paddle allows visitors to experience the beauty surrounding Cummins Falls! 🛶

Registration to this event includes a shuttle to and from the park. Participants are encouraged to bring their own kayak. The park offers a limited amount of kayaks to rent. Expect a 2-3 hour trip with a 30-minute break for lunch.

For more information and registration visit the link below:
http://tnstateparks.com/events/roaring-river-run-kayak-paddle

Address

390 Cummins Falls Lane
Cookeville, TN
38501

Telephone

931-520-6691

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