Gateway to Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls swimming hole.
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- Right nowSummer · August
- Good in summerCummins Falls · Cummins Falls Trail
- Popular categoriesWaterfalls · Hiking & Trails
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Ways to spend a weekend in Cookeville
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Waterfall Weekend
Waterfalls in this area, grouped for one trip.
- Cummins Falls · Cookeville
- Burgess Falls · Sparta
- Cummins Falls Trail · Cookeville
Fall Color Weekend
Overlooks and drives that carry the fall color here.
- Cummins Falls · Cookeville
- Burgess Falls · Sparta
- Cummins Falls Trail · Cookeville
Family Adventure
Family-friendly experiences in this area.
- Cummins Falls · Cookeville
- Burgess Falls · Sparta
Lake & River Days
Water access, paddling, and river time in the area.
- Cummins Falls · Cookeville
- Cummins Falls Trail · Cookeville
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What to do in Cookeville
AnchorCummins Falls
Cookeville, TN
Famous waterfall swimming hole — gorge access requires a permit.
AnchorBurgess Falls
Sparta, TN
Four cascading waterfalls along the Falling Water River.
Cummins Falls Trail
Cookeville, TN
Very popular waterfall/gorge hike and swimming-hole destination near Cookeville.
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Summer · Jun – Aug
Best of Cookeville this season
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- Cummins Falls
Cookeville, TN · Known for swimming
Best time: Summer for swimming; spring for flow
- Cummins Falls Trail
Cookeville, TN · Known for swimming
Best time: Spring through fall
Plan by season
When to visit Cookeville
Spring
Mar – May
Wildflowers, waterfalls running full, and shoulder-season cabin rates before the summer crowds.
Summer
Jun – Aug
Rafting, lake days, downtown festivals, and long evenings on the porch.
Fall
Sep – Nov
Peak foliage drives, harvest festivals, and the busiest weekends of the year — book early.
Winter
Dec – Feb
Quiet trails, fireside cabins, and holiday markets in the mountain towns.
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