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Foster Falls – a large waterfall with lots of water coming out of it📷 Photo by Jonnelle Yankovich on Unsplash

Foster Falls

Sequatchie, TN

Nature

A 60-foot waterfall in a sandstone amphitheater, part of South Cumberland State Park and popular with climbers. A short trail leads to the overlook.

Nearest town
Sequatchie, TN
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
35.1822, -85.6730

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Foster Falls Campground HostCampsite
    0 mi from Foster Falls
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Hunter's Check Station Camping AreaCampsite
    14 mi from Foster Falls
    TentsCaravans
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Davis Pond Camping areaCampsite
    15 mi from Foster Falls
    Tents
    OSMAdd to trip
  • LMFP CampgroundCampsite
    23 mi from Foster Falls
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  • Moonshine CampsiteCampsite
    24 mi from Foster Falls
    Tents
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Evans CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    25 mi from Foster Falls
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Tennessee · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Foster Falls?

Foster Falls is in Sequatchie, TN, at GPS 35.1822, -85.6730. It is about 14 mi from Sewanee.

Can you camp near Foster Falls?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Foster Falls Campground Host, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Foster Falls?

Foster Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cumberland Plateau waterfalls.

What is there to see near Foster Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Stone Door, Savage Gulf (19 mi), Point Park, Lookout Mountain (22 mi), Cloudland Canyon State Park (26 mi) and Chickamauga Battlefield (29 mi).

When is the best time to visit Foster Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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