If you’re climbing at Foster Falls, Denny Cove, or anywhere in the South Cumberland area and realize you forgot a quickdraw, need a new stick clip, or want to pick up a guidebook—there’s exactly one place to go. Redpoint Inn in Jasper, Tennessee is equal parts climbing shop, restaurant, and community hub for the local climbing scene.
It’s the kind of place where you can buy a rope, grab lunch, and get beta on tomorrow’s project all in the same visit.
Where to Buy Climbing Gear Near Foster Falls
Redpoint Inn sits right on the courthouse square in downtown Jasper, about 10 minutes from Foster Falls and 15 minutes from Denny Cove. It’s the only dedicated climbing gear shop in the immediate area—the next closest options are in Chattanooga, 30+ minutes away.
Address: 30 Courthouse Sq, Jasper, TN Phone: (423) 651-9869
Hours:
- Sunday–Thursday: 11am–9pm
- Friday–Saturday: 11am–9:30pm
The gear shop occupies the second floor of the building, above the restaurant. Head upstairs after you eat, or pop in specifically for gear—either way, the staff knows the local crags and can point you in the right direction.
Climbing Gear & Brands
Redpoint Inn is an authorized dealer for several major climbing brands:
- Petzl — Harnesses, helmets, belay devices, headlamps
- Black Diamond — Quickdraws, carabiners, chalk bags, cams
- Metolius — Crash pads, hangboards, trad gear
- Sterling Ropes — Sport and trad ropes
- Flashed — Chalk and accessories
- Crag Life — Apparel
- SuperClip — Stick clips
They stock the essentials you might need mid-trip: quickdraws, chalk, tape, slings, rope, and replacement gear. If you need something specific or unusual, call ahead to confirm availability.
Guidebooks for Denny Cove & Foster Falls
Looking for the Chatt Steel guidebook? Redpoint Inn carries it. This is the definitive guide for climbing in the Chattanooga area, covering Foster Falls, Denny Cove, and surrounding crags in detail. It’s published by Rockery Press and available in two volumes (there are now so many routes they had to split it up).
They also stock other local crag guides and can point you toward the Rakkup app if you prefer digital guidebooks.
If you’re visiting from out of town and didn’t bring a guidebook, this is your stop.
The Restaurant
The ground floor of Redpoint Inn is a full-service restaurant serving brunch, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. The menu leans toward elevated comfort food with local ingredients—exactly what you want after a long day on the wall.
The vibe is casual and climber-friendly. You’ll see chalk-stained regulars mixing with families and locals from Jasper. It’s become a genuine gathering spot for the climbing community.
Live music: Most Friday evenings feature live performances, and there’s piano music every Sunday at noon.
Ordering: Dine in, takeout, and delivery are all available.
Why Climbers Love It
Redpoint Inn solves a real problem. Before it opened, climbers visiting Foster Falls or Denny Cove had to drive to Chattanooga for any gear needs. Now you can:
- Realize you forgot something at the crag
- Drive 10 minutes to Jasper
- Buy what you need
- Eat a proper meal
- Get back to climbing
The staff are climbers themselves, so you’re not explaining what a stick clip is to someone who’s never touched rock. They know the local areas and can offer suggestions on conditions, crowds, and which walls are in shade.
Where to Stay
fosters cabins are the ideal home base for a climbing trip to the area. Located just 2 minutes from Foster Falls, you’re a short drive from both the crags and Redpoint Inn in Jasper.
The typical trip flow looks like this:
- Morning: Climb at Denny Cove or Foster Falls
- Afternoon: Swing by Redpoint Inn for gear or food
- Evening: Return to your cabin, cook dinner in the full kitchen, rest up
Each cabin has WiFi (for checking the forecast and planning tomorrow’s routes), A/C, and the peaceful woodland setting you need between climbing days. Pet-friendly if you’re traveling with a dog.
Trip Tips
- Call ahead for specific gear — They stock the essentials, but if you need something particular, confirm they have it
- Grab the guidebook early — Don’t wait until you’re already at the crag to realize you need one
- Friday dinner — If you want live music with your meal, plan for Friday evening
- Combine stops — Jasper is on the way from Chattanooga to the crags, so it’s easy to stop in en route
- Cash and card accepted
Planning a climbing trip to Foster Falls or Denny Cove? Book a cabin and make fosters cabins your base camp.