Rocks State Park
The King and Queen Seat rises above a wooded Deer Creek valley; the separate Falling Branch area holds Kilgore Falls.
Artwork inspired by Francis Guy
The King and Queen Seat is a striking rock outcrop overlooking Deer Creek, with steep faces that make the valley’s relief suddenly apparent. Wooded trails lead toward the formation, and the park’s picnic areas spread along a landscape shaped by water and resistant rock. A satisfying visit need not involve standing on an exposed edge.
Kilgore Falls belongs to the park but occupies the separate Falling Branch area, reached by a different road and parking lot. Treating both places as one trailhead is an easy planning mistake. Choose the main rock-and-valley landscape or the waterfall area first, then account for the drive, parking capacity, and seasonal reservation requirements if combining them.
- Watercourse
- Deer Creek
- Rock formation
- King and Queen Seat
- Separate area
- Falling Branch / Kilgore Falls
Quick guide
- Choose the area
- Plan King and Queen Seat or Kilgore Falls first.
- Avoid exposed edges
- Enjoy the formation without climbing onto its drop-offs.
Know before you go
- Read the map
- The waterfall area is geographically separate from the main park.
- Pick a firm viewpoint
- Rock surfaces and sudden drops demand deliberate footing.
- Check lot capacity
- Arrive early; full parking areas may turn visitors away.
- Bring cash
- The park identifies picnic-area service charges as cash payments.
Good to know
A reservation for Kilgore Falls does not make it the entrance to King and Queen Seat. The two main attractions require different arrival plans.
Notice these
- King and Queen Seat rock faces
- Deer Creek valley
- Wooded approaches