Activities at Desoto Park include picnicking, nonmotorized boating, fishing, tennis, swimming, and nature programs. DeSoto offers resort hotel rooms, modern cabins, rustic cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Depression era, and campsites. Special events through the year include Rhododendron, Wildflower and Fall Color festivals. With more than 19,000 acres, this beautiful park near Crossville, Tenn., is the largest in the Tennessee system. Majestic cascades, deep gulfs, a 345-acre lake, and Fall Creek Falls, which plunges 256 feet into a shaded pool, are all spectacular.
Nature center provides exhibits on geology, plants and animals of the park.
Rental boats and bicycles available. Modern swimming pool, 18-hole golf course and other facilities. Hike along the loop trails and relax in swings while watching for bluebirds. Kids will enjoy the playground and pedal boat rentals. Wednesday no admission charge.