Blackburn Fork Scenic River
Class I Natural River Area and Class II Pastoral River Area
Blackburn Fork Scenic River is located on the Highland Rim in the Upper Cumberland Plateau. It is a tributary of the Roaring River originating near Cookeville, Tennessee. The river's most significant geological, scenic, and recreational feature is Cummins Falls. It is the eighth largest waterfall in Tennessee and is located within Cummins Falls State Park. The park provides a 0.5 mile hiking trail to an overlook and a 1.6 mile trail (hiking permit required) to the popular swimming hole at the base of the falls. Smallmouth bass are a favorite catch for anglers who wade the river or fish from rocky banks.
Quick Facts
- Located in Jackson County
- Approximately 15 miles designated
- Designated a Class I Natural River Area on April 4,1968 as "That segment of the stream from the county road at Cummings Mill downstream one and one-half (1.5) miles."
- Designated a Class II Pastoral River Area on April 4, 1968 as "That segment downstream from a point one and one-half (1.5) miles downstream from the county road at Cummings Mill to its confluence with Roaring River."