​Belle & Beau Acres
Excursions
Outdoor Focused Excursions
Burgess Falls State Park
Overlook & Trail Views
Location
4000 Burgess Falls Drive
Sparta, TN
Distance from Camp
8 miles
Notes
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Located on the Falling Water River and known as the Queen with four waterfalls that cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation. The park is open from 8 AM – 4 PM. Closed when the river is high or when there is snow on the roads. Dogs welcome.
Burgess Falls Kayaking
Boat Launch and Guided Tours
Location
Cane Hollow Rd
Sparta, TN
Distance from Camp
12 miles
Notes
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Cane Hollow Rd ends at a gravel boat launch on Center Hill Lake. From the launch, stay right on the waterway until you reach the falls. We also highly recommend booking with local guide service Kayaking Adventures of TN
Cummins Falls
Overlook and Permit Required River Hike
Location
390 Cummins Falls
Cookeville, TN
Distance from Camp
14 Miles
Notes
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Rugged, 282-acre day-use park located nine miles north of Cookeville on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River on the Eastern Highland Rim. Visitors must apply for a permit to access the river gorge and swimming areas. While you're in the area, stop in at the Old Mill Camp general store for deli, ice cream, t-shirts and more.
Fancher Falls
Kayak/Boat access only
Location
13800 Cookeville Boat Dock Rd
Baxter, TN
Distance from Camp
9 Miles
Notes
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Also known as Taylor Creek Falls / 80′ high. From Cookeville Boat Dock, go left. The boat slips will be on your left. You will pass all of these. Turn into the first cove on the right – this will look like a really large fork. Keep paddling as you wind back into the cove, paddle to the narrow end to find this very hidden gem of a waterfall and swim hole.
Cane Creek Park
Fishing, Paddle Boats, Ducks, and More
Location
201 CC Camp Road
Cookeville, TN
Distance from Camp
10 Miles
Notes
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56-acre lake, two fishing piers, paved trails, mountain bike trail, 18-hole disc golf course, pollinator fields, five playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts, three picnic shelters and numerous picnic tables with charcoal grills.
Center Hill Lake
Marinas, Boat Landings, and Restaurants
Location
Center Hill Lake
Distance from Camp
10 Miles
Notes
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Cookeville Boat Dock - Boat and gear rentals, pro shop, mechanical services, and Lighthouse restaurant where you can watch the sunset.
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Edgar Evins Marina - nestled in a secluded harbor and located inside beautiful Edgar Evins State Park.
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Hurricane Marina - 24-hour fuel stations that accept all major credit cards and Blue Water Grille restaurant.
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Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club - Ship store, fueling, and El Lago Restaurant.
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Sligo Resort & Marina - Full service marina, restaurant and pontoon rentals.
Caney Fork River Shuttle
Kayak or Float
Location
​1075 Wolf Creek Road
Silver Point, TN
Distance from Camp
18 Miles
Notes
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Kayak or float down the Caney Fork River with your own gear and schedule a shuttle service, or reserve the whole package from one of the local outfitters such as Caney Fork Outdoors.
The Outpost at Meadow Creek Park
Meadow Creek Park
Location
19195 Clark Range Hwy
Monterey, TN
Distance from Camp
28 Miles
Notes
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The Outpost, operated by Outdoor Experience in Cookeville, offers bike rentals, kayak rentals, guided fly fishing, and guided rock climbing. A 300 acre park and trail system with a 90 acre lake.
Virgin Falls State Natural Area
Strenuous Hike
Location
​2080 Scotts Gulf Road
Sparta, TN
Distance from Camp
32 Miles
Notes
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Parking and hiking trails are provided. Dogs on leash allowed. The hike into Virgin Falls, which will total around 9 miles going in and out, should be considered a strenuous hike. The trail descends around 900 foot in elevation along a path that in many areas is rocky with uneven footing. Please allow 5 to 9 hours for the hike. And it is recommended to start the hike early in the day.
Black Mountain Crest Loop Trail
Stunning views of the Cumberland Plateau
Location
Crab Orchard, TN
Distance from Camp
52 Miles
Notes
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A one-mile trail in a gorgeous forest setting that is accessible year-round. It shares a portion of the Cumberland Trail and passes through some pretty awesome rock formations. Watch your step! Along the trail, you will find several scenic overlooks with some stellar views! If you’ve been hoping to catch a mountain view of a sunrise or sunset, this is a great place to catch one. Dogs welcome.
Indoor Focused Excursions
Saturday & Sunday Breakfast/Brunch
Locally Owned Breakfast, Brunch and more
Location
Cookeville, TN
Distance from Camp
7+ Miles
Notes
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Midtown Social, 565 S. Jefferson St, opens at 11am. Great brunch and mimosas!
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Megs Bread, 52 S. Cedar Ave, opens at 9am. Natural-leavened bread and pastries.
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Greenlife Smoothie, 541 S. Willow Ave, opens at 11am (10am weekdays). Delicious smoothies, falafel, hummus, salad and more.
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Grandma's Pancake House, 405 S. Willow Ave, open 6am-2pm seven days a week.
Sips and Tastings
Speakeasies, Craft Breweries, Local Wineries
Location
Middle TN
Distance from Camp
3+ Miles
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DelMonaco Winery - Baxter
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Calf Killer Brewery - Sparta
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North Field Vineyards - Sparta
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1854 Cocktail Bar and Lounge - Cookeville
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Red Silo Brewing Company - Cookeville
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Tennessee Legend Distillery - Cookeville
Train Depot Museums
Local Train History
Location
Baxter and Cookeville
Distance from Camp
3+ Miles
Notes
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Baxter Depot Museum & Visitor Center - The museum houses Tennessee Central Railway artifacts and is home to a caboose.
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Cookeville Depot Museum - Originally built in 1909, the Cookeville Depot Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Center Hill Lake Restaurants
Marinas, Boat Landings, and Restaurants
Location
Center Hill Lake
Distance from Camp
10+ Miles
Notes
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Cookeville Boat Dock - Floating lighthouse restaurant where you can watch the sunset.
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Hurricane Marina - Blue Water Grille.
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Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club - El Lago
Appalachian Center for Craft
Fine Art Craft School Gallery & Shop
Location
1560 Craft Center Drive
Smithville, TN
Distance from Camp
16 Miles
Notes
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The Appalachian Center for Craft is a campus of the nationally accredited School of Art, Craft & Design. The Artist in Residence Program (AIR) allows emerging professional artists to live and work in its immersive studio environment. The Gallery features artwork created by more than 150 regional and national artists and is open to the public.
Thrive Family Fun Center
Indoor Trampoline Park, Arcade and Climbing Walls
Location
Distance from Camp
9 Miles
Notes
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Open 7 days a week (check website for hours) and offers both hour-long and day passes.
Other Excursions
Cookeville Historic West Side
Restaurants, Shopping, and Galleries
Location
Middle TN
Distance from Camp
7 Miles
Notes
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The Historic WestSide boasts a unique collection of shops, mom 'n' pop restaurants, antiques, and art studios. Guests can refer to our personalized email "Things to do" attachment, for more specific dinning recommendations.
Art Round Tennessee
Year-Round Art Focused Activities
Location
Cookeville, TN
Distance from Camp
7 Miles
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Art Round Tennessee (ART), was formed to steer ART Prowl and to develop public art. ART Prowl flourishes as an annual art studio and pop-up gallery tour. Each November, it takes over Cookeville's WestSide and downtown, representing approximately 50 local artists and offering powerful and lasting personal experiences for all visitors. Also, look for their First Friday events. Highly recommend!