A roughly 30-foot waterfall on Savage Creek in Savage Gulf State Park on the Cumberland Plateau, with a plunge pool popular for swimming. It is reached by an easy trail in the Savage Day Loop area.
At 30 ft, it stands above roughly 24% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Savage Creek. You'll find it in Grundy, Tennessee. It is protected within Tennessee State Parks / Savage Gulf State Park.
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Palmer, the closest town.
When to go: year-round. Like most waterfalls, Savage Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
