Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls is a 256-foot (78 m) tall sheer-drop waterfall located in Fall Creek Falls State Park near Spencer, Tennessee. You will find it 10 mi west of Pikeville. Pleasant highs of 71–82°F mark the mildest months, April, May, September and October.
A waterfall, 10 mi west of Pikeville
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Dunlap, 21 miles south. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Nashville
Nashville is about 87 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Each month’s highs and lows around Fall Creek Falls are below.
Fall Creek Falls
Fall Creek Falls is a 256-foot (78 m) tall sheer-drop waterfall located in Fall Creek Falls State Park near Spencer, Tennessee. It is the tallest waterfall of such kind east of the Mississippi River (within the United States). A short trail leads from the parking lot atop the plateau down to the base of the gorge, giving access to the waterfall's plungepool. When water flow is sufficient, Coon Creek Falls shares a plungepool.
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- Waterfall
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- 13K a year
Where to stay near Fall Creek Falls
For a bed close by, look to Pikeville (4) and Dayton (14), and Chattanooga has the most rooms in the area (157).
Pikeville
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,872 people
10 mi east of Fall Creek Falls
Chattanooga
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
194,144 people
42 mi south of Fall Creek Falls
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Fall Creek Falls | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville | 10 mi east | 15 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 1,872 | $169K | B− |
| Dayton | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 14 8 hotels · 1 motel · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 7,819 | $215K | B− |
| Crossville | 27 mi northeast | 40 min | 14 10 hotels · 2 motels · 2 RV parks | 13,113 | $246K | D |
| Dunlap | 21 mi south | 30 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 6,089 | $192K | B |
| McMinnville | 24 mi west | 35 min | 7 3 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 13,943 | $182K | D |
| Sparta | 20 mi north | 30 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,038 | $217K | C |
| Lake Tansi | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 campground | 4,437 | $281K | — |
| Spring City | 28 mi east | 40 min | 7 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 1,989 | $167K | A− |
| Chattanooga | 42 mi south | 1 hr | 157 124 hotels · 12 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 194,144 | $283K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Fall Creek Falls
Also within 70 miles are these.
55 mi MountainLookout Mountain
45 mi WaterfallRuby Falls69 mi CaveEllison's Cave
53 mi CaveCraighead Caverns
129 mi WaterfallBurgess Falls
42 mi Zoo & aquariumTennessee Aquarium
42 mi MuseumTennessee Valley Railroad Museum
49 mi Park & preserveNickajack CavePhoto credits
Lookout Mountain: Teke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ruby Falls: Oydman (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Craighead Caverns: Brenda, CC BY 2.0 · Burgess Falls: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0 · Tennessee Aquarium: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum: TVSRR at English Wikipedia. Photo by Jason Trew /TVSRR, Public domain · Nickajack Cave: Blueway, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Planning a visit to Fall Creek Falls
What town is Fall Creek Falls near?
Pikeville, TN, about 10 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Fall Creek Falls?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 71–82°.
How far is Fall Creek Falls from Nashville?
About 87 miles northwest of Nashville, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Fall Creek Falls?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), about 44 miles away. The nearest big hub is McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Fall Creek Falls?
Chattanooga (42 mi, 157 places to stay), Pikeville (10 mi, 4 places to stay) and Dayton (23 mi, 14 places to stay).
Questions for Pikeville
Be the first to share a tip in Pikeville’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.