camp wilderness 2026

 
 

JOIN US OCTOBER 11-17

WHERE:

Fall Creek Falls Cane Creek Camp (Group Camp 1)

626 Golf Course Rd, Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN 38585-1403 (proceed past the Golf Course to enter the Camp)

 

WELCOME TO CAMP WILDERNESS…

This fall we will enjoy our fifth gathering at Fall Creek Falls State Park—a 30,000 acre preserve sprawled across the top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau. Here we can enjoy cascades, gorges, waterfalls, and old forests of hardwood timber, all from the comfort of safe, dry cabins!

The staggering Fall Creek Falls are the jewel of the park, plunging 256 feet into a shaded pool. For my money, it is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. On your drive in, you will also see a 345 acre lake that is home to state record catches of catfish and bluegill. We also have our own private river and swimming hole just a five minute walk from our cabins. We can explore our river, Grinning Possum, with the provided canoes and lifejackets, and if we row gently upstream we have been promised ruins of Indian civilizations, but we have never seen any evidence of ancient life there.

Get ready for competition, hiking, water adventures, community, music, memorable dinners, and rest at Camp Wilderness! Three cheers for sleeping in cabins and not on the ground!

Explore More,

Caleb and Rebecca

Founders and Co-conspirators

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

As we plan, we’ll post the newest and most pertinent information here. Here’s what to expect:

  • New team names and mascots are here for the Camp Wilderness Fight for Glory! See Below for more details.

  • Be sure to RSVP so we can assign you to teams for competitions! We’ll be getting a headcount early so we can assign teams in time for everyone to order team swag if they so desire. We plan to have this done by end of summer.

  • Swag is in the shop! And, some brand new items are being added in the coming weeks. If you want swag, order it in a timely manner! Orders can take 2-3 weeks for delivery. Find swag here.

 

2026 TEAM MASCOTS:

Once RSVP’s are in, we’ll announce the team list so that you can get your game face on! Who will win the coveted golden hatchet?

 
 

CAMP WILDERNESS 2026 RSVP

 

PACKING LIST

  • Hiking shoes, camp clothes, all your Camp Wilderness swag

  • Flashlights

  • Axes, hatchets, splitting maul, or even a chainsaw (there is an incredible amount of wood available for us)

  • Firemaking supplies

  • Power strip—each cabin has a 110 set of outlets!

  • Toilet paper (they provide some, but nobody likes a bathroom surprise)

  • Personal life jackets if you prefer (standard adult jackets are provided)

  • Bedding or sleeping bags for twin size beds

  • Rugs for your cabin

  • A bedroom lamp if you like

  • A warm toned lightbulb for your cabin if you are fanatical about color temperature

  • Heaters! It can get cold at night, so come prepared.

  • Bikes, scooters, strollers—our camp is private and paved

  • Swimsuits—there’s a swimming hole and 11 canoes, and cold water is good for you

  • Coffee maker (there is already one in the dining hall, but we’ll probably need at least one more)

  • Lysol wipes if you want to to wipe down the mattresses before using them

  • You are also welcome to bring tents if you need extra flexibility, but we have plenty of private cabin space

  • Frisbees, cornhole, outdoor games

  • Musical instruments, chord charts to share

  • Fishing equipment (12 years old and younger can fish without a license, older must have a TWA fishing license)

  • Trash bags/trash cans

  • Paper towels

  • Dish cloths and dish towels for the kitchen

WHAT NOT TO BRING

  • Paintball, airsoft

  • Dogs (we are all sad)

 
 

Need Camp Wilderness Swag? Visit the online shop!

camp wilderness shop