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Tents and sleeping bags, an RV a cabin, a hotel room or other?
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My idea of camping out is getting on my Goldwing motorcycle with my sleeping bag, my pillow and blankey (very important to a good night sleep) and hitting the road and camping out under the stars on clear nights. Of course I have a tent should it look like rain!
My idea of camping out is getting on my Goldwing motorcycle with my sleeping bag, my pillow and blankey (very important to a good night sleep) and hitting the road and camping out under the stars on clear nights. Of course I have a tent should it look like rain!
Camping at Fall Creek Falls?
luckygirl
This is where my family is thinking of going.... 5 adults and 2 children. We are bringing tents and a R.V. Is this a good campsite?
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My friend and I enjoy traveling on our Goldwing Motorcycle with our friends, Randy and Jan. We usually take two trips a year. This year we went to the Outer Banks of North Carolina over Memorial Day in May. Then in October, we went to Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee. Let me share with you about Fall Creek Falls.
This state park is in a beautiful part of Tennessee and well worth the visit. The lodge is very accommodating and all rooms overlook the lake. The restaurant in the lodge has good food, although a bit overpriced in my opinion. The night sky is black and great for star gazing. Matter of fact, I believe all exterior lights are turned off late at night because it is very, very dark. But that's great for sleeping. Also, it is quiet at night. We had no problem with noisy, boisterous guests and were able to get restful sleep.
We intentionally chose this state park because of the remote location and the natural beauty of the forest, creeks and abundant wildlife. This park is made for the outdoor enthusiast with many hiking or biking trails. We do not hike but enjoyed riding the lonely country roads on our motorcycle. We took day trips to the surrounding towns for shopping and exploring, ending up one night in Monteagle for dinner at the High Point Restaurant.
The High Point is located in a stone and brick mansion built in 1929, rumored to have been financed by Al Capone. The food is delicious and the prices are rather high, but eating dinner inside a house once occupied by a notorious gangster makes the prices easier to swallow:-) Monteagle is approximately sixty miles from the lodge at Fall Creek Falls and a lovely ride. Unfortunately, the High Point opens at 5 pm every day and is not available for lunch. I would recommend a visit in the summer when the days are longer, thus making the 1 1/2 hour ride from the lodge more enjoyable and scenic.
Overall, I would recommend Fall Creek Falls as a wonderful weekend or weekday escape. The weekends are extremely busy with hikers, church groups, families, etc., so if it is a "retreat" you are longing for, go in the middle of the week.
My friend and I enjoy traveling on our Goldwing Motorcycle with our friends, Randy and Jan. We usually take two trips a year. This year we went to the Outer Banks of North Carolina over Memorial Day in May. Then in October, we went to Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee. Let me share with you about Fall Creek Falls.
This state park is in a beautiful part of Tennessee and well worth the visit. The lodge is very accommodating and all rooms overlook the lake. The restaurant in the lodge has good food, although a bit overpriced in my opinion. The night sky is black and great for star gazing. Matter of fact, I believe all exterior lights are turned off late at night because it is very, very dark. But that's great for sleeping. Also, it is quiet at night. We had no problem with noisy, boisterous guests and were able to get restful sleep.
We intentionally chose this state park because of the remote location and the natural beauty of the forest, creeks and abundant wildlife. This park is made for the outdoor enthusiast with many hiking or biking trails. We do not hike but enjoyed riding the lonely country roads on our motorcycle. We took day trips to the surrounding towns for shopping and exploring, ending up one night in Monteagle for dinner at the High Point Restaurant.
The High Point is located in a stone and brick mansion built in 1929, rumored to have been financed by Al Capone. The food is delicious and the prices are rather high, but eating dinner inside a house once occupied by a notorious gangster makes the prices easier to swallow:-) Monteagle is approximately sixty miles from the lodge at Fall Creek Falls and a lovely ride. Unfortunately, the High Point opens at 5 pm every day and is not available for lunch. I would recommend a visit in the summer when the days are longer, thus making the 1 1/2 hour ride from the lodge more enjoyable and scenic.
Overall, I would recommend Fall Creek Falls as a wonderful weekend or weekday escape. The weekends are extremely busy with hikers, church groups, families, etc., so if it is a "retreat" you are longing for, go in the middle of the week.
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