Old Mill Camp

Cookeville, Tennessee

23 RV Sites, 2 Cottages

Directly across the road from Cummins Falls State Park in the rural highlands of Jackson County, Tennessee, Old Mill Camp and General Store occupies a stretch of Blackburn Fork Road that captures the Upper Cumberland's balance of authentic outdoor adventure and small-town Southern character. The waterfall at Cummins Falls—a 75-foot cascade into a sandstone swimming hole that ranks among Tennessee's most beautiful natural swimming destinations—begins just across the highway, making the drive to the day's first adventure a matter of crossing the road rather than loading up the car. Pull-through sites reaching 150 feet and back-in sites up to 100 feet long accommodate the full range of modern RV configurations with room to spare. All RV sites are equipped with sewer hookups and 50-amp electrical service alongside free Wi-Fi, a cooking grill, fire pit, water hydrant, and picnic table—a complete campsite setup that arrives with every reservation. Pull-through configurations range from 130 to 150 feet, and back-in sites from 65 to 100 feet, giving large rigs the maneuvering clearance often missing from smaller Tennessee campgrounds. Cottage rentals operate from March through October for guests seeking a roofed shelter with additional comforts, and a Rent-A-Tent option provides a pre-set campsite with a six-person tent and screened room for guests who want the camping experience without hauling gear from home. Cummins Falls State Park protects the lower Blackburn Fork gorge, a dramatic sandstone canyon where the creek drops 75 feet into a pool that draws swimmers, cliff jumpers, and photographers from across the mid-South during the warm-weather months. The park's gorge-side hiking trail traverses stream crossings and boulders on a route that requires some scrambling and delivers a genuine wilderness feel despite its proximity to Cookeville. The surrounding Upper Cumberland plateau provides additional hiking, caving, and paddling options in a region of Tennessee that remains substantially off the tourist radar compared to the Smoky Mountains corridor to the south. The Old Mill Camp General Store is a destination in its own right—a nostalgic establishment where oldies music plays on the porch, a jukebox entertains inside, and hand-scooped ice cream and bologna-and-cracker sandwiches provide the unpretentious refreshment that defines Upper Cumberland comfort food at its best. Live music on Saturday evenings and a children's playground ensure that evenings at camp carry a social energy complementing the active daytime programming at the falls and surrounding parks. Cookeville, about 15 miles west, offers a full range of urban amenities including the Tennessee Technological University campus, regional dining, and a revitalized downtown arts and restaurant district. Cummins Falls sees its heaviest visitation in July and August when the swimming hole season peaks, making advance campground reservations essential for summer holiday weekends when the state park and the campground fill simultaneously. Spring brings wildflower blooms along the gorge trail and the Upper Cumberland's most photogenic creek conditions before the summer crowds arrive. Fall turns the surrounding hardwood ridges gold and amber in late October, extending the prime camping season well past the swimming hole closure and giving guests a compelling reason to return to the gorge for a second season.

What does this place offer

Firewood
Full Hookup
General Store
Hiking
Pet Friendly

Playground
Walking Trails
WiFi

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Location

Old Mill Camp at Cummins Falls State Park, 4801 Blackburn Fork Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Check-In Procedures - Check-In: 2:00 to 6:00 pm. - Check-Out: 11:00 am. - If you are arriving after 6:00 CST, please let the campground know. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Quiet Hours Policy - 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Children Policy - Parent or guardian must supervise children at all times. Speed Limit Policy - 5 MPH around the campground. - If you are making dust, you are driving too fast and will be asked to leave. Site Policies - The manager reserves the right to terminate the tenancy of any site due to campground rules violations or any objectionable conduct. - The following are Prohibited Violators will be asked to leave and no rent will be refunded. - Smoking inside any building on the campground. - No dishwashing, laundry, or smoking in the restroom. - Running of generators. - Parking any type of vehicle on the grass. - Tents are not allowed on designated RV-only sites. - When you are at the campground, you must camp only in those places specifically provided or marked. - No area rugs on grass, must be kept on gravel only. Drugs and Alcohol Policy - Drugs and alcohol prohibited. Vehicle Policies - All vehicles, RVs, and trailers must be parked on your campsite or driveway. Driving or parking off-road is not permitted. Vehicle Operation Policies - Drivers must obey all traffic signs and operate their vehicles by posted regulations, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws. - Vehicles must be parked in designated areas only. - Use of vehicles within campgrounds and other recreation areas is limited to entering or leaving those areas. Picnic Tables Policy - If you move a picnic table, please return it to its appropriate site before leaving. Fire Rings Policy - Please do not move the fire rings. Photographs Policies - Entrance to the campground constitutes permission for Old Mill Camp to photograph visitors and use resulting pictures for promotional purposes without payment to visitors. Cottages Policies - Due to allergies, absolutely no pets or smoking in the cottages. - A $40.00 Deposit is required when making reservations for the cottages. - If the cottage is left in the same cleanliness and condition as when you arrived, the deposit will be refunded in full. - If the cottage is not left in the same condition, swept, and trash is taken out, the deposit will be forfeited for cleaning services. - If evidence of animals or smoking inside the cottage, you will be charged a cleaning service fee. Sanitation Policy - Help prevent pollution by keeping garbage, litter, and foreign substances out of lakes, streams, and other waters. - Upon departure, please dispose of garbage in the dumpster provided. Firewood Policy - Visitors who want to have a campfire can bring certified heat-treated firewood into the park or use dead and down wood from an area adjacent to the fire. - The campground will have local firewood available. Campfires Polices - Obey any restrictions on fires. - Fires may be limited or prohibited at certain times. - Within campgrounds and other recreation areas, fires may only be built in fire rings, stoves, grills, or fireplaces provided for that purpose. - Be sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving. - Do not leave your fire unattended. - You are responsible for keeping fires under control. Pets and Animals Policies - Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas. - Please pick up your pet. - Please pick up doggie-doo! - If you need a disposal bag, please let someone at the general store know. - No barking by your doggie! Fireworks Policies - Use of fireworks or other explosives within campgrounds and other recreation areas is prohibited. - Public Property Preserve and protect your Forests. - Leave natural areas the way you find them. - Do not carve, chop, cut, or damage any live trees. Please Be Advised - Cumminsfalls State Park hours are posted on the entrance gate of the state park. - Trespassers will be prosecuted.

Cancellation Policy

MODERATE If the guest cancels at least 1 week before your check-in day and time, they will receive a full refund (minus Spot2Nite convenience or resort fees). If the guest cancels within the 1 week before check-in, there will be no refund.