It was constructed in 1835 and was in constant use until 1929. It is now preserved in a State Highway Wayside Park and is a Virginia Historic Landmark. 220, the Falls provides a peaceful, scenic wayside for tourists. The water from the falls flows into the Jackson River at the popular gathering spot of Camp Kyle on land owned by the R. W. Kyle family in the beautiful Falling Spring Valley. A second golf course, Cliff View Golf Club , recently opened in the Falling Springs area of the county.
Memberships are available for year-round rights to club privileges.
Picnicking and camping sites are also available. The lake is 12 miles long and its rugged 100-mile shoreline is set off by towering mountains. The area is a haven for family recreation and the sportsman. Nestled in wooded hillsides, a magnificent waterfall cascades over a high precipice and falls to the stream below. The natural beauty of this picnic and hiking area is breathtaking and provides a delightful outdoor setting during all seasons.