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    Rock Island State Park

    238 Reviews
    #1 of 2 things to do in Rock Island
    State Parks, Nature & Parks
    82 Beach Rd, Rock Island, TN 38581-4200
    +1 931-686-2471
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    “Tennessee Gem of a State Park”

    I took my teens here and they actually put the phones away to enjoy nature. They have natural... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Meeganism
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    Cincinnati, Ohio
    via mobile
    “Liked it a lot!”

    Very nice e view, well marked trail. We stopped at the ranger station and all trails were open. The... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Linda D
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    Fort Pierce, Florida
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    4.5
    238 reviews
    • Excellent70%
    • Very good25%
    • Average3%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travelers talk about
    “great falls” (24 reviews)
    “blue hole” (12 reviews)
    “the river” (38 reviews)
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    82 Beach Rd, Rock Island, TN 38581-4200
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    "hiking trails"
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    "fall creek falls"
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    "dollar general"
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    "gorgeous scenery"
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    "small waterfall"
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    "enjoy nature"
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    "picnic area"
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    "bath house"
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Tennessee Gem of a State Park

    I took my teens here and they actually put the phones away to enjoy nature. They have natural springs coming out of the mountain and waterfalls. It is truly a magical place...

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Liked it a lot!

    Very nice e view, well marked trail. We stopped at the ranger station and all trails were open. The bathroom was clean at the visitors center. I would definitely go back. The best part, we saw almost no other hikers.

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    Reviewed May 13, 2018 via mobile
    A beautiful park

    So many waterfalls and swimming holes. It’s different every season and worth seeing anytime of the year. The wildflowers in the spring are amazing and abundant. The campground is nice and shaded. We like the Blue Hole Trail for the tame waterfalls and wildflowers. The...More

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    Reviewed May 12, 2018 via mobile
    Great mini vacay!

    We camped one night and spent the next day kayaking at the beach area. The campground was great and so was the beach area. No complaints. Gorgeous scenery, well kept campground and beachy area!!!!

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    Reviewed May 7, 2018 via mobile
    Rv Sites

    Clean sites with great tree cover. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bathhouse is separated by gender, older but clean. Very quiet and peaceful place to stay. Clean dumpstation and dumpster area at exit. Lots of picnic areas and sand volleyball court, horseshoes, and ping pong...More

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    Reviewed May 1, 2018
    Very nice place to stay

    Nice RV sites. Paved, with grill, table, and fireplace. Very good price with a 25% senior discount. Good hiking trails with some easy climbing. Falls are a great treat.

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    Reviewed April 30, 2018 via mobile
    Enjoying beautiful weather!

    We live down the road from here so we try to go here as often as we can. It's a beautiful park for the whole family. Plus it has that quiet, peaceful feel. My husband and some love to camp here as well.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2018
    Amazing Waterfall

    This was yet another short hike down from the parking lot. The water was flowing quite heavy and my buddy and I were the only ones there. We waited for the sunset to hopefully get some quality photos, but it began to rain. Overall a...More

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    Reviewed April 23, 2018 via mobile
    Rally enjoyed the falls and hiking

    We were on the road in Nashville at 8:46 for Rock Island State Park and arrived at the visitor center at 10:26. They have two very clean restrooms. We got a map and the girl at the counter told us where to view each waterfall...More

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    Reviewed April 15, 2018
    Nice park

    A moderate little state park. Known as the sandbar. I live near here and great for kayaking. Camping is good

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    Tennessee S, Owner at Rock Island State Park, responded to this reviewResponded April 18, 2018

    Thanks for your review! We hope to see you camping and kayaking here soon.

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    terriyoung195653
    June 13, 2018|
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    Response from Stephanie S | Reviewed this property |
    No cost unless you are camping or renting a cabin. I think the park closes at sunset unless you’re camping of course.
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    Lexia S
    June 1, 2018|
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    Response from Brenda E | Reviewed this property |
    THere are rentals in the area on the same road. Not sure about the park.
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    patricia c
    April 16, 2018|
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    Response from Jim B | Reviewed this property |
    Yes-- cabins are very nice-- and fully furnished.
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