Home of the Famous Cummins Falls, Jackson County is the perfect place for an exciting getaway. Explore waterfalls and countryside's that are only accessible by water or hiking. Truly, Jackson County Tennessee has earned its reputation for being a nature lover's paradise.
Visit our recreational hotspots today to start your Jackson County Tennessee Experience!
Roaring River Park is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, near Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Many people enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hunting and hiking in this wonderful natural area.
The Boils WMA is mostly floodplain habitat along Roaring River. The parking area is a good location to walk on a gravel bar in the river and take in some scenery. The southern portion of the WMA (south of Hwy 135) is mostly upland hardwood forests on steep slopes.
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just nine miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains.
With thousands of lakeside acres to ride, come and explore the Sportsman's Paradise that is Cordell Hull Lake - aboard a smooth riding gaited horse. You haven't experienced Tennessee - until you've ridden a Tennessee Walking Horse!
Wildwood Resort & Marina is a hidden gem located on Cordell Hull Lake along the Cumberland River one mile south of Historic Granville, Tennessee. We offer 120 boat slips for rent up to 60’, cabins and lodge rooms, vintage airstreams, a floating Harbor Cottage and lakeside chalet for weekend and weekly rental, pontoon boat, kayak, canoe and stand up paddle boards for rent, in addition to a ship’s store and cafe. Wildwood is the perfect destination site for corporate retreats, weddings, family reunions as well as small groups and couples seeking a relaxing getaway.
Cummins Falls State Park is a 282-acre state park located northwest of Cookeville in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its namesake, Cummins Falls, is a 75-foot waterfall, which is located on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River.
***IMPORTANT*** Visitors wishing to visit the gorge at Cummins Falls State Park are required to obtain a Gorge Access Permit. The new, online Gorge Access Permit is available here.
Salt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Families and friends enjoy coming to the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting, and relaxing in the outdoors.
The place to make family memories & experience Tennessee history.
This is the official Government Website of Jackson County which includes Gainesboro, Granville, and Whitleyville, Tennessee.
