Savage Gulf State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(931) 692-3887
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
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Mapping applications are sometimes unreliable for navigating around Savage Gulf State Park. We recommend using the physical addresses provided near the bottom of our homepage to navigate to our different trailheads. Visit our homepage at: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/savage-gulf .
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Overview
Savage Gulf State Park is a park in Grundy County, about 16 miles west of Dunlap.
Things to do include hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 60 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 9 camping areas, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground | Check-in time for camping is 12:00 pm (CT) or later and check-out time is 10:00 am (CT) or earlier. Quiet Hours in all Campgrounds are between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am. | ||
Official wording
Check-in time for camping is 12:00 pm (CT) or later and check-out time is 10:00 am (CT) or earlier. Quiet Hours in all Campgrounds are between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets must be on a leash and under control at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Cabin Campground | — | — | |
| Stone Door Campground | — | — | |
| Sawmill Campground | — | — | |
| Stagecoach Road Campground | — | — | |
| Collins West Campground | — | — | |
| Savage Falls Campground | — | — | |
| Savage Station Campground | — | — | |
| Alum Gap Campground | — | — | |
| Meadow Creek Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Savage Gulf State Park offers over 70 backcountry campsites across the park. A Permit must be obtained through the park for all backcountry hiking.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek Gulf Trail | 4 mi | Hard | The rough, challenging trail leads through the gorge below and to the west of Stone Door. Hikers may return via the Laurel or Big Creek Rim Trails. Due to the difficulty, an overnight hike is recommended, although it can make a long but rewarding day hike. The trail begins from Stone Door Trail above the overlook, and then steeply descends through the Stone Door passageway.HikeNatural surface |
| Big Creek Rim Trail | 3.2 mi | Moderate | This trail follows the edge of the plateau above the Big Creek Gulf. It can form half of a loop using either the Laurel or Big Creek Gulf trails as the other half. Several small streams are crossed but are usually dry during the summer and fall. The trail begins from the Stone Door Trail near the overlook.HikeNatural surface |
| Blue Hole Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Collins Gulf Trail | 3.7 mi | Hard | This challenging trail is designed to accommodate extended trips. It takes hikers along the Collins River past Suter Falls, Horsepound Falls, and the Fall Creek Sink. This trail can become impassable during ice buildup around Suter Falls and during times of high water. The trail begins 0.4 miles from the Collins West Parking lot and 0.2 miles past the Collins West Campground. Collins Rim Trail is straight ahead. The trail begins down and to the left.HikeNatural surface |
| Collins Rim Trail | 6.1 mi | Hard | This trail follows the edge of the plateau along the east side of the Collins River Gulf. Except for the mile between the Collins West Campground and the Collins River crossing, the trail is entirely on top of the plateau. There are several short trails to overlooks, which are blazed in blue. The trail begins 0.4 miles from the Collins West Parking lot and 0.2 miles past the Collins West Campground. Collins Gulf trail to the left. The trail begins straight ahead.HikeNatural surface |
| Connector Trail | 6.7 mi | Hard | This is the most challenging and strenuous trail in the Savage Gulf State Natural Area. Several climbs and seemingly endless rocky slopes are crossed. It has connections with most of the other trails as it crosses the mouths of all three gulfs. Suspension bridges span all major river crossings on this trail. The trail begins from Big Creek Gulf Trail 0.9 miles below the Stone Door.HikeNatural surface |
| Greeter Falls Trail | 0.5 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Greeter Trail | 1.3 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Laurel Falls Loop Trail | 0.3 mi | Moderate | A short loop leading to a beautiful 25-foot waterfall behind the Stone Door Ranger Station. The trail begins to the right of the Stone Door Ranger Station.HikeNatural surface |
| Laurel Trail | 2.9 mi | Easy | This trail is the shortest route to the Alum Gap Campground and makes a great return trail for hikes on the Big Creek Gulf or Rim trails. The many moist fern-filled hollows become the headwaters of Laurel Creek. The trail begins to the left of the Stone Door Ranger Station..HikeNatural surface |
| Mountain Oak Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | This trail connects the North Rim and North Plateau trails. A combination of these trails with the Savage Day Loop offers a 10-mile loop from the Savage Ranger Station.HikeNatural surface |
| North Plateau Trail | 7.1 mi | Moderate | This plateau top trail leads through beautiful old growth forest with several outstanding Shortleaf Pine stands. Except for crossing the Cagle Knobs, the trail is virtually flat. The trail begins from the North Rim Trail near Meadow Creek.HikeNatural surface |
| North Rim Trail | 6.3 mi | Moderate | This is a longer trail with more overlooks than any other trail at Savage Gulf. It follows the edge of the plateau on the north side of the Savage Creek Gulf. The trail begins from the Savage Day Loop Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Ranger Falls Trail | 0.4 mi | Moderate | This short trail leads to the falls and sink of Ranger Creek. The trail follows the usually dry streambed of Ranger Creek. Crossing the Big Creek streambed is required, which can be treacherous during high water. The trail begins from the Big Creek Gulf Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Savage Day Loop Trail | 4.2 mi | Moderate | This hike is a perfect afternoon outing for those looking to view the Gulf and Savage Falls. The loop is all on the plateau top and gives the hiker a great variety of features. This trail gives hikers access to several of the longer backcountry trails and is a great introduction to the Savage Gulf State Natural Area. The trail begins beside the Savage Gulf Ranger Station.HikeNatural surface |
| South Rim Trail | 5.8 mi | Moderate | This plateau top trail follows the south rim of the Savage Creek Gulf, except for crossing Savage Creek at the beginning and crossing Peak Mountain at the end. There are several short spur trails to overlooks, which are blazed in blue. The trail begins from the Savage Day Loop Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Stagecoach Road Trail | 1.6 mi | Hard | In the 1840's this toll road was authorized for construction to connect McMinnville and Chattanooga. This section has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Extensive rockwork can be seen along the trail near the top of the plateau. The trail begins from the end of the South Rim Trail and the end of the Collins Rim Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Stone Door Trail | 0.9 mi | Easy | This short, easy trail leads hikers past the Laurel Gulf Overlook and to the Great Stone Door and overlook along the edge of the plateau. The trail begins beside the Stone Door Ranger Station.HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Park or camp store
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- Address
- 1183 Stone Door Rd
Beersheba Springs, TN 37305 - Nearest town
- Dunlap — about 16 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.4467, -85.6561
- Phone
- (931) 692-3887
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- TDEC Bureau of Conservation 'State Park Boundaries Primary' public ArcGIS view
- Wikidata
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