💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟡 Moderate Paid day-trip reservation required at Evins Mill ($) Reservation Required
🌊 About Carmac Falls
A lesser-known waterfall and swimming spot near Smithville, in the region bordering the Cumberland Plateau.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
Paid day-trip reservation required at Evins Mill ($)
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable
Water Type
Waterfall on Chickamauga Creek tributary
Managed By
Evins Mill Resort (Private)
County
DeKalb County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Smithville, TN
Access Notes:
Requires booking meals or lodging through private resort to access trail
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Reservation required — book in advance or you may be turned away
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: Paid day-trip reservation required at Evins Mill ($)
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace