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Address and Phone:
Highway 41
Monteagle, TN 37356

Phone: (931) 924-2980

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Payment Types Accepted:
Personal Check, Free Admission

South Cumberland Recreational Area State Park

City: Monteagle, TN
Region: Middle Tennessee

South Cumberland is one of the newer Tennessee State Parks. Almost all of our park lies atop the Cumberland Plateau and, unlike most state parks, ours is made up of ten different areas located in four different counties. The Visitor Center is located between Monteagle and Tracy City on Highway 41. From here the various components of our park are managed. Visitors can also obtain information and directions from the visitor center.

A popular place for hikers, backpackers and climbers. Visitors see waterfalls, rocky gorges, overlooks and more. Features include Stone Door, Savage Gulf and Greeter Falls.

From I-24 take exit 134, turn east on US highway 41 south Approx. 4 miles to Park.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Adams Edgeworth Inn

Hallelujah Pottery

South Cumberland Theatre

The Marugg Company

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Jameson Inn

Best Western Smoke House Lodge

Days Inn

Adams Edgeworth Inn

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Standing Stone State Park 5-Mile Run
Location: Hilham, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
FCE Holiday Bazaar
Location: Livingston, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Tellabration
Location: Jonesborough, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Arts Third Saturday
Location: Chattanooga, TN

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