South Cumberland State Park Campground
Closed — Closed for construction including ADA upgrades and installation of a new bathhouse. Reopening date not yet announced.
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 11:55PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Tornado Watch issued March 15 at 11:40PM CDT until March 16 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
TORNADO WATCH 59 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 3 AM CDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 22 COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE BEDFORD CANNON CLAY COFFEE CUMBERLAND DE KALB FENTRESS GILES GRUNDY JACKSON MACON MARSHALL OVERTON PICKETT PUTNAM RUTHERFORD SMITH TROUSDALE VAN BUREN WARREN WHITE WILSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLARDT, ALTAMONT, BYRDSTOWN, CARTHAGE, CELINA, COALMONT, COOKEVILLE, CROSSVILLE, GAINESBORO, GORDONSVILLE, HARTSVILLE, JAMESTOWN, LA VERGNE, LAFAYETTE, LEBANON, LEWISBURG, LIVINGSTON, MANCHESTER, MCMINNVILLE, MOUNT JULIET, MURFREESBORO, PALMER, PULASKI, SHELBYVILLE, SMITHVILLE, SMYRNA, SOUTH CARTHAGE, SPARTA, SPENCER, TULLAHOMA, AND WOODBURY.
About
South Cumberland State Park Campground is anchored by Foster Falls Campground, the only drive-up camping facility within this sprawling park system that spans multiple counties in Tennessee. Located at the Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead, the campground provides 25 primitive sites suitable for tents and small trailers up to 25 feet. Each site features a stone fire pit, though amenities are basic with no tables or hookups at individual sites. The campground operates year-round and serves as an ideal base camp for hikers tackling the spectacular Fiery Gizzard Trail, one of Tennessee's most renowned hiking routes known for its beauty and geological diversity. The park also offers backcountry camping at four additional primitive campgrounds accessible only by hiking, making it popular with backpackers seeking multi-day wilderness experiences. Foster Falls Campground's proximity to stunning waterfalls, dramatic overlooks, and miles of trails through gorges and forests makes it a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Reservations are managed through the Tennessee State Parks system.
Directions
From I-24, take Exit 134 toward Monteagle. Turn left onto US-41 and continue for approximately 3 miles. The park's visitor center will be on the left.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Savage Gulf State Park Campground 15mi
- Old Stone-fort State Park Campground 24mi
- Tims Ford State Park Campground 26mi
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 34mi
- North Chickamauga State Park Campground 32mi
- Rock Island State Park Campground 39mi
- Fall Creek Falls State Park Campground 37mi
- Chickamauga Battlefield Group Campground 37mi
- Harrison Bay State Park Campground 38mi
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $8 - $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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