Day Use Reservations Policy
Picnic shelters or pavilions may be reserved with a paid reservation fee. Online reservations are available up to one year in advance. Groups may contact the park directly for reservations up to two years in advance.
Cancellations should be made online or by calling the park directly during normal business hours. Cancellations may not be made via voicemail, email or social media.
Reserved area can be occupied from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
- There is a $5.00 cancellation fee for picnic shelter or pavilion reservations cancelled 8 days or more in advance of the reserved date.
- Reservations cancelled 7 days or less in advance of the reserved date forfeit all paid fees.
- Refunds to credit / debit cards can take up to 7 days.
- If payment is made using a gift card, please retain this gift card in case you cancel your reservation. Any refunds must be made to the original gift card.
- If this reservation is part of a contracted group, then the contract's cancellation policies supersede the above individual cancellation policies.
TDEC / TN State Parks reserves the right to cancel a reservation and/or contract anytime with 100% refund of all monies received for the reservation.
Public Internet / Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy
All guests must adhere to Tennessee State Parks' Public Internet / Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy, viewable at https://tnstateparks.com/about/policies#collapse-public-internet-wifi-use,while visiting any park facility or area where internet or Wi-Fi services are offered.
Due to necessary renovations, the public swimming pool in the Taft Village will be closed during the 2025 summer season. This is a temporary closure for a much-needed renovation to improve the pool's foundation, liner, lighting, and filtration systems. These repairs will help ensure the pool is safe and enjoyable for years to come.
We understand that this may come as disappointing news, but we want to assure you that there are still plenty of ways to make your visit enjoyable and memorable! For those looking to cool off during their visit, we’ve curated a list of refreshing adventures inside the park and in the surrounding area that you can access at https://tnstateparks.com/blog/quick-ways-to-cool-off-this-summer-at-fall-creek-falls.
Firewood Policy
Only Certified Heat Treated Firewood is allowed to enter the state park. Please help us to protect Tennessee's state parks and forests. See http://www.protecttnforests.org for more information about invasive forest pests. You may also go to http://www.firewoodscout.org to find a vendor who sells Certified Heat Treated Firewood.
Supporting TN State Parks
Thank you for supporting your Tennessee State Parks. Your reservations and purchases provide critical funding for this park system. Want to learn how you can do even more to support the parks? Visit https://tnstateparks.com/donate to learn about volunteer and fundraising opportunities.
