Rock Island

The Nealons

Rock island is an absolutely beautiful park. The lake behind the dam is a great fishing and boating area. There are many historical buildings within the park. Be sure to check out the spring house and the old factory site. Many whitewater areas abound below the dam. Great for summer afternoon visits. Twin falls is located on the opposite side of the river and is spectacular and best viewed from that side of the river. To find it turn to go toward Foglight Food House restaurant. The sign for Twin Falls is tiny. Just pass the restaurant. Well worth your visit to view these spectacular falls. They are some of my favorite waterfalls in Tennessee.

Nick Braker

This was an amazing weekend retreat via a cabin rental. Friends and I had a great time. Warm and well furnished cabins slept all 4 of us comfortably. Fire pit in the back. Chairs on both front and back covered porches seated 4. Three car parking for each cabin. Metal Trash cans provided outside. Two bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, kitchen and living area were immaculate. Loved this place and we are coming back in 6 months.

Elaine green

Loved the cabins, loved the hiking trails. A lot of poison ivy though. I wish they had more pet friendly cabins. They have only 2. 2021 update: We have been going there are several years now for our family reunions. It is wonderful for all of us to be able to rent cabins next to each other. We are able to have campfires and family time making s'mores. Hiking and swimming is great too! Nice to do things together.

Jennifer Scanlin

An absolute gem. Highly recommend this TN state park. They offer various accommodations and hiking trails. I noted kayak launches, scenic hikes, picnic areas, grills, benches, restrooms, cabins, RV camping. Great views of the local dam and falls! Loved the history of the old mill and adjacent spring. Small gift shop at welcome center with neat keepsakes; clothing was reasonably priced compared to other state parks to which I have visited.

Tom Lewis

We stayed in site 1 right next to the camp host. Pros: Very peaceful site even though the road was right behind us. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained. Short 15 minute drive to gorgeous waterfalls. The swimming beach is a 5 minute drive. Very friendly lady at the visitor center. Cons: Camp host was not friendly even though he’s right next to us. Park rangers were not very social either. The site was not cleaned even though we arrived at check in time. Rusted tin can lid right in grass where you step out of the RV. Trash all in the fire ring and all through the site. No one enforcing dogs that weren’t on a leash. Neighbors small dog was attacked by a loose golden retriever. I would stay here again just allow time to clean up when arriving.