Foster Falls
- Height
- 60 ft
- Hike
- 0.8 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
Foster Falls drops about 60 ft in Marion County, Tennessee. Reaching it is a 0.8 mi hike each way.
Closures and warnings
Rugged terrain; exercise caution on trails especially near overlooks and waterfalls. Review park signage and rules before hiking. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | Tallest falls in the park; Climbers Access Trail (0.80 mi) reaches the gorge and plunge pool. |
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
Access
| Hike | 0.8 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Parking | Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead / Foster Falls Entrance, 498 Foster Falls Road, Sequatchie TN 37374. |
| Hours | Park hours 8:00 AM to 30 minutes before sunset. Office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. |
| Wheelchair access | Handicapped-accessible observation platform via boardwalk and paved trail, about 0.25 mi from Foster Falls parking. |
| Managed by | Tennessee State Parks (Fiery Gizzard State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Foster Falls Pavilion at South Trailhead (bathrooms with water, grill). Campground near Foster Falls. |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Foster Falls open?
Rugged terrain; exercise caution on trails especially near overlooks and waterfalls. Review park signage and rules before hiking. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park hours 8:00 AM to 30 minutes before sunset. Office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
How tall is Foster Falls?
Foster Falls drops about 60 ft.
Can you swim at Foster Falls?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Foster Falls.
How long is the hike to Foster Falls?
It's a 0.8 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Parking: Fiery Gizzard South Trailhead / Foster Falls Entrance, 498 Foster Falls Road, Sequatchie TN 37374.
When is Foster Falls flowing?
Tallest falls in the park; Climbers Access Trail (0.80 mi) reaches the gorge and plunge pool.
What facilities are at Foster Falls?
Restrooms, drinking water, and picnic sites. Foster Falls Pavilion at South Trailhead (bathrooms with water, grill). Campground near Foster Falls.
What are the rules at Foster Falls?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Nearest camping
Public land
Just outside: South Cumberland State Park (under 0.1 mi) .
Sources
5
- https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fiery-gizzard (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.parking, access.hours, access.amenities, rules.camping, hazardNote)
- https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fiery-gizzard/highlights (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, swimmerNotes.waterType)
- https://tnstateparks.com/parks/fiery-gizzard/hiking (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.hikeDistanceMi, access.hikeDistanceBasis, waterfall.flowNote)
- https://www.friendsofsouthcumberland.org/hike/foster-falls (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.wheelchairAccess, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://tnlandforms.us/landforms/falls.php?n=Foster (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt)
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