Rock Island State Park Alerts Visitors on Gorge Closure, Parking Capacity

Tennessee State Parks is alerting visitors to Rock Island State Park that swimming locations in the river gorge section of the park will need to be closed in the coming weeks due to water releases at Great Falls Dam. The closure includes all swimming spots in the gorge as well as the Upstream Access Trail and the Old Mill Access Trail. Park officials are also encouraging visitors to have alternative parking plans due to extremely high visitation levels at the park, especially on weekends. Motorists are asked not to park on roadsides or in non-designated spots to avoid having vehicles towed. Park officials suggest visiting at non-peak hours and avoiding weekends.