Can you reserve a site at Bald River Falls?

No. Bald River Falls is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Bald River Falls

Facility · Tennessee ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Bald River Gorge Wilderness · Restricted Access

1,652 ft
Elevation

Bald River Falls (48800796077) — Photo: Nicolas Raymond from Bethesda, Maryland, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 90 foot high Bald River Falls is recognized as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region. It is easily accessed from Tellico River Road (NFRS 210), and provides outstanding photographic opportunities. Parking is limited, and visitor use is high on weekends and holidays. If possible, plan your visit during weekdays.

Getting there

From Tellico Plains - turn onto TN 165 for approximately 5 miles, turn right onto FR 210 going past Ranger Station. Bald River Falls will be 6 miles upstream on the right.

35.32312, -84.17577 · 35°19'23.2"N 84°10'32.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	51	55	64	73	81	87	90	89	84	74	62	54
Low °F	28	31	37	44	54	63	66	65	57	45	35	31
Precip in	4.6	4.9	4.9	4.8	4.9	4.5	5.3	4.1	4.1	3.1	4.8	5.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bald River Falls

Can you reserve a site at Bald River Falls?: No. Bald River Falls is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Bald River Falls

Holly Flats Campground 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
McNabb Creek Group 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
North River Campground 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Birch Branch Campground 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spivey Cove Campground 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Donley Cabin 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Davis Branch Campground 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tellico River 1 mi · Facility
Tellico River Area 1.8 mi · Facility
Tellico River Road 2.1 mi · Facility
Cherohala Skyway 2.2 mi · Facility
Birch Branch Campground 5.2 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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