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Great Falls Lake

Tennessee

46Listings$20K-$1.6M$15.5MTotal Value
Great Falls Lake, Tennessee

Great Falls Lake real estate is a beautiful, but less active, market for lake homes and land in Tennessee.

There are typically around 20 lake homes for sale on Great Falls Lake, and around 30 lots and land listings available.

Also called Great Falls Reservoir, this lake is a mid-sized Tennessee lake and has 120 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Nashville International Airport, is 79 miles away.

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About Great Falls Lake

Located in Rock Island, Tennessee

Great Falls Lake is an expansive reservoir that boasts over 120 miles of shoreline in Rock Island, Tennessee. Sitting under two hours away from Nashville, residents of this lake can experience the great outdoors or make a day trip to Tennessee’s most popular city whenever they please!

Life on the Water

Stretching across 1,800 acres, Great Falls Lake provides its residents plenty of room to explore its stunning landscape and waters. With beaches, waterfalls, and places to camp, you can expect adventure on every corner of this reservoir. Popular activities include boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming, hiking, kayaking, water skiing, and tubing.

With such a wide range of water to explore, anglers will fall in love with Great Falls Lake for its variety of fish. Most commonly, however, you’re bound to catch largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, and rock bass.

What’s Nearby?

Rock Island is the perfect hub for nature exploration. Its namesake park, Rock Island State Park, offers a wide variety of hiking trails and a 30-foot waterfall for those who want to immerse themselves in Tennessee’s wilderness. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a place to explore on your bike, check out Cane Creek Park, which features over 260 acres of bike trails!

Nashville sits under two hours away, and is home to the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and a variety of record labels. Appropriately nicknamed “Music City USA,” this location is perfect for lovers of music, history, and culture!

Once you’re done exploring the musical history of this large and bustling city, head downtown to soak in the stellar nightlife! Featuring sports bars, karaoke bars, rooftop bars, and famous honky tonks, there’s truly a spot for everyone.

Hospitals and Transportation

Residents can find 24/7 medical assistance at the Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital, just 15 miles away.

For travel accommodations, you can locate the Nashville International Airport under 105 miles away.

Experience Great Falls Lake

Featuring scenic waterfalls and beaches, Great Falls Lake makes for the perfect nature retreat. Relax along the shorelines or venture into nearby cities for a vacation you’ll never forget!

Lake Overview

  • 120mi. of Shoreline
  • Shoreline Borders
    State Park (Most)
    Mountains
  • Year Built
    1916
  • Managed By Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    1,800
  • Public Boat Ramps
    1
  • Water Level
    Full Pool Year Round

Information

  • Counties: Warren County, White County
  • Fish: Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Crappie
  • Notable events: Fishing Tournaments, Annual Liberty Square Lester Flatt Celebration
  • Interesting facts: Great Falls Dam is the only dam outside of the Tennessee River Watershed owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Known for: One of the best kept secret destination lakes in Middle Tennessee
  • History: This part of Tennessee is known for Civil War History. Nearby Sparta is known for the bluegrass movement.
  • Landmarks: Caney Fork Gorge

Restrictions

Amenities

Marinas
(931) 686-2373
1967 Rock Island Rd
Rock Island, TN 38581
(615) 597-4807
6323 Jefferson Rd
Smithville, TN 37166
(931) 657-5080
6040 Webbs Camp Rd
Walling, TN 38587
Golf Courses
(423) 881-5706
2009 Village Camp Rd
Pikeville, TN 37367
(931) 761-8124
235 Harbor Greens PI
Sparta, TN 38583
Smithville Golf Club
(615) 597-6648
430 Golf Club Dr
Smithville, TN 37166
Campgrounds
Happy Camper Campground
(931) 686-4468
4178 Hennessee Bridge Rd
Rock Island, TN 38581
(931) 686-2471
82 Beach Rd
Rock Island, TN 38581
(615) 638-7422
82 Beach Rd
Rock Island, TN 38581

Nearby

Hospitals
Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital
McMinnville, TN
Airports
Nashville International Airport
1 Terminal Dr Nashville, TN 37214
79 miles away
Warren Country Memorial Airport
4637 Nashville Hwy, McMinnville, TN 37110
18 miles away