💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Colditz Cove State Natural Area (Northrup Falls)
A 60-foot waterfall in a hemlock forest setting, with a shallow but swimmable pool at its base.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, variable
Water Type
Waterfall pool (60-ft falls)
Managed By
Tennessee State Natural Areas program
County
Fentress County, Tennessee
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Allardt, TN
Access Notes:
~1.5-mile easy out-and-back trail; pool is shallow but refreshing
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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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