Burgess Falls State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(931) 432-5312
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Putnam County, about 9 miles southwest of Cookeville, Burgess Falls State Park covers about 509 acres.
Popular activities here are fishing and hiking.
Pets
Camping policy: 'Pets are allowed, but must be on a leash or under physical control at all times.' Pet-friendly cabins are limited with a per-pet nightly charge (cabin pet policy on cabin reservation pages).
Statewide rule from Tennessee's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Tennessee State Parks reservation site (itinio platform) for camping, cabins, shelters, programs; some lodges/cabins via reseze.net; golf via foreUP
- Phone
- 1-888-867-2757 (888-TNPARKS)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
FishingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Trail (Gravel Service Road) | 0.55 mi | Moderate | HikeGravel surface |
| Fire Line Trail | 0.65 mi | Moderate | No dogsHikeNatural surface |
| Ridgetop Trail | 0.25 mi | Moderate | The Ridge Top Trail is scenic with beautiful views down the main canyon of the Falling Water River.HikeNatural surface |
| River Trail | 0.75 mi | Moderate | The 1.5-mile round-trip River Trail Service Road Loop is a moderately strenuous hike taking visitors past four waterfalls on the Falling Water River. The waterfalls are 20' cascades, 30' upper falls, 80' middle falls, and 136' lower falls in height. Most people prefer to hike back to the parking lot along the service road.HikeNatural surface |
| Window Cliffs Trail | 2.7 mi | Hard | No dogs. Window Cliffs is a prominent geological clifftop feature that consists of a very narrow, elongated ridge that lies in the neck of an incised meander of Cane Creek. Hours; Summer (March 1 - October 31): 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Gate closes at 4:00 pm Winter (November 1 - February 28/29): 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Gate closes at 2:00 pm.HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Park or camp store
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Cookeville — about 9 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.0424, -85.5931
- Phone
- (931) 432-5312
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TDEC Bureau of Conservation 'State Park Boundaries Primary' public ArcGIS view
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology