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Discover the rugged beauty of Rock Island State Park, encompassing over 2,000 acres at the headwaters of Center Hill Lake. This park is a natural wonderland where the Caney Fork River, the Collins River, and the Rocky River converge, creating stunning waterfalls and geological features. Visitors can explore scenic overlooks, hike along the Caney Fork River gorge, and discover the rich history of the area.
TWRA AllAccessSites OBJECTID 70, Access_Num 1174; waterway Center Hill Reservoir. ramp: Concrete; lanes: 2; launchable: Up to 17 ft.; restrooms: Yes; camping: Proximity; usable at winter pool: Yes; canoe landing: Yes; motorized: Yes
TSP API TSP-0225; status open; camping types [‘Mixed RV/Tent’]. Campgrounds: Rock Island Main Campground (mixed, reservable=False); Rock Island Tent Camping Area (tent_only, reservable=False). Amenities: Beach, Bike Trails, Birding, Boat Access, Boat Ramp, Cabins, Campground, Canoe Access, Fishing, Gift Shop, Playground, Swimming, Trails, Visitor Center, Waterfalls, Wheelchair-Friendly Overlooks Also on Outdoor Chattanooga camping map (marker 214, https://outdoorchattanooga.com/rock-island/).
Parking & getting there
Paved, Greater Than 25, trailer spaces Greater than 25
Maps & guidebooks
- Rock Island State Park - Spanish Park MapINTERACTIVE
- Rock Island State Park - Printable Trail MapINTERACTIVE
- Rock Island State Park - Printable Trail Map (Español)PDF
- Rock Island State Park - Printable Campground MapINTERACTIVE
- Rock Island State Park - Offline-Use GPS MapINTERACTIVE
- Rock Island State Park - Offline-Use GPS Map (Español)INTERACTIVE
- Rock Island_RI_Brochure_2026_ForWeb.pdfPDF
- 2025_Rock_Island_Brochure_Spanish_ForWeb.pdfPDF
Close to here
King’s Ramp
Caney Fork — 0. Rock Island State Park – Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area (put-in)
Warren County Boat Ramp
Rocky River — to Caney Fork (put-in)
Three Islands
Source: Tennessee State Parks · Also listed at tn.gov tnstateparks.com
