When to Go
Cummins Falls State Park is open year-round but, as the gorge and waterfall area can often be closed due to adverse conditions, it’s best to visit in the spring or summer: check the site for potential closures before setting off. Dodge the biggest crowds by avoiding big holiday weekends such as Labor Day. If visiting later in the day and planning to walk one of the gorge trails, be sure to leave yourself enough time to get back to the parking lot before closing time.
Know Before You Go
- A Gorge Access Permit is required to visit the base of the waterfall (only accessible on fair-weather days).
- As the trails take you over uneven terrain, be sure to wear sturdy footwear. It’s also a good idea to pack water shoes.
- Children under 12 must wear life vests at the falls and be accompanied by an adult.
- Alcohol is not allowed in the park
Cummins Falls State Park
A scenic but rugged hike rewards visitors with waterfall views.
Set in the rolling hills that lie along the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River, Cummins Falls State Park has views at every turn and plenty to offer outdoor adventurers. The main attractions are the gorge and 75-foot Cummins Falls waterfall, the base of which can be accessed by a strenuous hike along two trails that both include wading through water and scrambling over slippery rocks. If that sounds intimidating, you can also view the waterfall from the shorter, easier Waterfall Overlook Trail. Other popular activities include bass and bluegill fishing and swimming. Camping is not allowed at Cummins Falls but is available at nearby Standing Stone State Park and Edgar Evins State Park.
Set in the rolling hills that lie along the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River, Cummins Falls State Park has views at every turn and plenty to offer outdoor adventurers. The main attractions are the gorge and 75-foot Cummins Falls waterfall, the base of which can be accessed by a strenuous hike along two trails that both include wading through water and scrambling over slippery rocks. If that sounds intimidating, you can also view the waterfall from the shorter, easier Waterfall Overlook Trail. Other popular activities include bass and bluegill fishing and swimming. Camping is not allowed at Cummins Falls but is available at nearby Standing Stone State Park and Edgar Evins State Park.
When to Go
Cummins Falls State Park is open year-round but, as the gorge and waterfall area can often be closed due to adverse conditions, it’s best to visit in the spring or summer: check the site for potential closures before setting off. Dodge the biggest crowds by avoiding big holiday weekends such as Labor Day. If visiting later in the day and planning to walk one of the gorge
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Cummins Falls State Park is open year-round but, as the gorge and waterfall area can often be closed due to adverse conditions, it’s best to visit in the spring or summer: check the site for potential closures before setting off. Dodge the biggest crowds by avoiding big holiday weekends such as Labor Day. If visiting later in the day and planning to walk one of the gorge trails, be sure to leave yourself enough time to get back to the parking lot before closing time.
Know Before You Go
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