State Park

Cummins Falls State Park

Jackson County, TennesseeAbout 211 acresEstablished 2011
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) 268-7223

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Cummins Falls State Park is a 211-acre park in Jackson County, about 8 miles north of Cookeville.

Visitors come for swimming, 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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

FishingSwimmingHiking

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Access Road0.65 mi—HikeGravel surface
Blackburn Fork River Trail0.35 miModerateTrail along edge of bluff above Blackburn Fork River to waterfall overlook.HikeNatural surface
Blackburn Fork River Trail Direct0.3 miModerateHikeNatural surface
Cummins Falls Overlook Path0.1 miEasyNo dogs. Overlook provides a view of the mighty falls from above.HikeGravel surfaceAccessible
Dow Burgess Loop Trail0.75 miEasyHikeNatural surface
Falls Overlook Trail0.35 miEasyHikeGravel, natural, mulch surface
Gorge Access Route0.5 miModerateHike
John Cummins Trail0.45 miEasySimilar distance to Falls Overlook Trail begins at picnic area.HikeNatural surface
Lou Garrison Loop Trail0.35 miEasyHikeNatural surface
Low Gap Trail1.15 miEasyHikeNatural surface
Storybook Trail0.35 miEasyHikeNatural 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 8 mi north (straight line)
Coordinates
36.2531, -85.5659
Phone
(931) 268-7223
Email
State.Parks@tn.gov

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Nearby state parks

Burgess Falls State Park
14.6 mi south (straight line)
Standing Stone State Park
17.2 mi northeast (straight line)
Edgar Evins State Park
17.9 mi southwest (straight line)
Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park
29 mi southeast (straight line)
Old Mulkey Meetinghouse State Historic Site
30.4 mi north (straight line) · Kentucky
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
30.5 mi northeast (straight line) · Kentucky
Rock Island State Park
31 mi south (straight line)
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
31.1 mi northeast (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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