About this spot
Horsepound Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on the Collins River in the Collins Gulf section of Savage Gulf State Natural Area, near Gruetli-Laager/Palmer, TN. It sits about 4.5 miles round trip in along a moderately challenging trail past Suter Falls, with overlooks rather than direct pool access described in most trip reports. It's a real, well-documented hiking destination (AllTrails, YouTube, trail guides), but sources describe it as a scenic overlook falls rather than a dedicated swimming hole, and Tennessee State Parks prohibits jumping from waterfalls parkwide.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.