Rock Island
is a town located in the northeastern portion of Warren County in central Tennessee. The community is named for a small island that existed before the erection of the Great Falls Dam, which is situated at the confluence of the Collins and Caney Fork Rivers. Rock Island is most notable for being home to Rock Island State Park. This beautiful forested park is dominated by the Great Falls of the Caney Fork River, which creates a fantastic limestone gorge. This gorge has scenic overlooks, waterfalls and clear, deep pools for fishing and exploring. The 883 acre park also contains a natural sand beach for swimming, has four spacious picnic areas, cabins and campsites for camping, hiking and more. Rock Island Park has become well known for kayaking or “playboating.” Below Great Falls Dam is a series of rapids with a constant, retentive “hole” that allows playboaters to ride the waves, spinning, rolling and honing their whitewater rafting skills. Special programs are also offered at Rock Island State Park on a weekly basis throughout the summer. Just a few of the many programs offered include interpretive hikes, pontoon boat tours, birdwalks, rock hops in the gorge, live animal shows, volleyball and horseshoes, a campfire program and much more.
Surrounding areas: Sparta, Tennessee (12.5 mi), Smithville, Tennessee (16.3 mi), Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee (16.9 mi), Center Hill Lake, Tennessee (24.3 mi), Pikeville, Tennessee (27.1 mi), Monterey, Tennessee (31.2 mi), Crossville, Tennessee (34.6 mi)
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Rock Island Vacation Rentals
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Rock Island Weather & Climate
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The highly varied topography has a significant impact on Tennessee%u2019s climate. The landscape varies from gently rolling lowlands in the west, rising to the Highland Rim enclosing the Central Basin and on up to the Cumberland Plateau which tracks northeast-southwest across the state in a belt 30-5- miles wide. The Great Smoky Mountains dominates the eastern portion of the state. The Cumberland Plateau Region averages 50-55 inches of precipitation each year, with the greatest in winter and early spring. Thunderstorm activity can be expected in summer. Average snowfall ranges from 4-6 inches in the south and west, and due to the relatively mild conditions, it rarely persists for more than a few days. Severe weather, such as tornadoes, is rare in Tennessee.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
48°F |
29°F |
4.55 in. |
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| February |
53°F |
32°F |
4.16 in. |
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| March |
62°F |
39°F |
5.84 in. |
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| April |
71°F |
46°F |
4.22 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
54°F |
5.08 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
62°F |
4.52 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
66°F |
4.51 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
65°F |
3.52 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
59°F |
3.94 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
46°F |
3.25 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
39°F |
4.83 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
32°F |
5.23 in. |
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Rock Island Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Upper Cumberland Regional airport (SRB) located about 18 miles west of Rock Island in Sparta, Tennessee, the Smyrna airport (MQY) located approximately 52 miles west of Rock Island in Smyrna, Tennessee, Lovell Field (CHA) located roughly 57 miles south of Rock Island in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and finally the Nashville International airport (BNA) located around 63 miles northwest of Rock Island in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Rock Island Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 58.9 mi. | | | Nashville Valley Amusement Park | Nashville | TN | 70.5 mi. | | | Tennessee State Fairgrounds | Nashville | TN | 70.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 70.5 mi. | | | Aquatic Center | Decatur | AL | 112.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Sparta Golf & Country Club | Sparta | TN | 12.3 mi. | | | Smyrna Municipal Golf Course | Smyrna | TN | 12.5 mi. | | | Smithville Golf Club | Smithville | TN | 16.3 mi. | | | Belle Acres Golf Course | Cookeville | TN | 26.2 mi. | | | White Plains Golf Course | Cookeville | TN | 26.2 mi. | | | Fall Creek Falls State Park Golf Course | Pikeville | TN | 27.7 mi. | | | Ironwood Golf Course | Cookeville | TN | 29.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Bone Cave State Park | | TN | 4.2 mi. | | | Fall Creek Falls State Park | | TN | 18.2 mi. | | | Cumberland Mountain State Park | | TN | 34.8 mi. | | | Old Stone Fort State Park | | TN | 34.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Knife Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 54.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 54.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Chattanooga Regional History Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 54.4 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 54.4 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 54.4 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 95.6 mi. | |
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