State Park · Tennessee, United States
Blackburn Fork Scenic River
Blackburn Fork Scenic River is a state park in Tennessee, United States.
State Park · Tennessee, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, Tennessee, United States |
| Coordinates | 36.3475° N, 85.5619° W |
| Managed by | Tennessee state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Blackburn Fork Scenic River
Blackburn Fork River is a river located in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States. It originates near Cookeville, Tennessee, and is a major tributary of the Roaring River. It contains the seventy-five foot high waterfall, Cummins Falls, and runs within Cummins Falls State Park. Hiking, swimming, and fishing are popular activities on the river. The river's source is at the confluence of West Blackburn Fork Creek and East Blackburn Fork Creek, both of which are large creeks beginning in the north-central portion of Putnam County and end in Jackson County.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Cookeville, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Cookeville |
Airports near this park
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- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 64.1 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 95.1 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 126.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blackburn Fork Scenic River?
Blackburn Fork Scenic River is in Tennessee, United States (36.3475° N, 85.5619° W).
How do I get to Blackburn Fork Scenic River?
The nearest town is Cookeville, Tennessee. near Cookeville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tennessee_state_parks_and_natural_areas — Wikipedia list of Tennessee state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Fork_River — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).