Fall Creek Falls - Part 1

Our 3rd trip was to Fall Creek Falls State Park on Easter weekend. (I must admit I have really been been putting off writing this post - I think because there is so much to do at FCF, I wasn't even sure where to start.)

I guess I will start with our "accommodations". The campgrounds are extensive at FCF with 238 campsites. The sites are roomy and generally well-maintained. We shared a site with friends who were RVing, so we set up our tent toward the back of the site.
"Camping with kids" tip - Bring along a carpet remnant. We always put one in front of the tent. It helps to keep dirt and debris out of the tent. The kids also like sit on it to play with games and toys.


We had lots of wildlife around our campsite. There were several deer that we would see every afternoon in the field right behind the tent. The kids were so excited to see them. We also had a raccoon come tear into our garbage while we slept. Gotta' make sure to keep the garbage up!

The best things about FCF are the activities. There is so much to do. To keep things from getting too hectic, we try to do something new each visit.
This trip we hiked the trail to Fall Creek Falls with the kids for the first time...

The beautiful Fall Creek Falls (FYI-highest waterfall in the Eastern US @ 256ft) - Spring is a great time to see it. The area had gotten plenty of rain, so all of the falls and cascades had lots of water going over them. I have been there before when they were barely a trickle...
At the trailhead overlook. Cheeeese...

The trail is relatively short (.4 miles each way) but steep. Whew! did we feel it on the way back up!

Falls Creek below the falls. Josh went on ahead and took the older kids to the base. I stayed behind because 1.) I was scared of slippery rocks and 2.) The baby was fussy. You have to be flexible when camping with the kids!