Window Cliffs State Natural Area, Middle Tennessee Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're starting from Nashville, TN, take I-40 E toward Knoxville. After approximately 80 miles, take exit 280 for TN-111 N toward Cookeville. Continue on TN-111 N for about 26 miles. Take the exit toward Baxter, TN and merge onto TN-70 E. After about 3 miles, turn left onto Old Cane Creek Rd. Follow this road for about 2 miles, and you will arrive at the parking area for Window Cliffs State Natural Area, located at 8400 Old Cane Creek Rd, Baxter, TN 38544.

• Public Transportation + Car

  From Nashville, take a Greyhound or Megabus to Cookeville, TN. Once you arrive in Cookeville, you will need to take a taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) to reach Window Cliffs State Natural Area. The distance from Cookeville to the park is approximately 20 miles. Ensure you arrange for a taxi or rideshare in advance, as public transport options may be limited.

• Car

  If you are coming from Memphis, TN, take I-40 E toward Nashville. Continue on I-40 E for about 185 miles. Take exit 280 for TN-111 N toward Cookeville. Then, follow the same directions as above from Nashville, starting from TN-111 N.

• Car

  From Chattanooga, TN, take I-75 N toward Knoxville. Merge onto I-40 W and continue for about 100 miles. Take exit 280 for TN-111 N toward Cookeville. Follow TN-111 N and TN-70 E as described above to reach the park.