Standing Stone State Park - United States

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About Standing Stone State Park

RV quick facts for Standing Stone State Park

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Park typeTennessee State Park on the Eastern Highland Rim
Nearest townHilham, TN (Overton County)
CampgroundDeveloped campground with RV and tent sites; reserve through Tennessee State Parks
Dump stationOn-site at the campground
Cell serviceLimited and inconsistent in the park interior; better near Hilham and Livingston
Road restrictionsRural approach roads with winding, hilly sections; no major tunnels or weight-limited passes
Reservation windowCampsites bookable in advance via the Tennessee State Parks reservation system
Nearest interstateI-40 at Cookeville, about 25 miles south

Best time to visit Standing Stone State Park

Late spring through early fall is generally the most popular window, when the pool, boat dock, and full campground services are active and the hardwood forest is lush. April and May bring mild temperatures and wildflowers, while October offers vivid fall color on the Eastern Highland Rim with cooler nights and thinner crowds. Summer weekends can fill quickly, so midweek stays are easier for RV travelers. Winter visits are quiet and scenic but expect limited services and cold, sometimes icy mornings.

Jan 120 mm
46Β°F - 27Β°F

Cold and damp; pool and seasonal facilities closed.

Feb 115 mm
50Β°F - 28Β°F

Occasional freezing rain or light snow possible; seasonal facilities closed.

Mar 130 mm
59Β°F - 37Β°F

Variable spring weather, trails can be muddy.

Apr 120 mm
70Β°F - 46Β°F

Wildflowers and pleasant hiking weather.

May 130 mm
77Β°F - 55Β°F

Warm days; seasonal amenities begin to open.

Jun 110 mm
84Β°F - 64Β°F

Warm and humid; peak family season begins.

Jul 120 mm
88Β°F - 68Β°F

Hottest month; campground fills on weekends.

Aug 90 mm
88Β°F - 66Β°F

Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms.

Sep 95 mm
81Β°F - 59Β°F

Cooling nights and lighter crowds after Labor Day.

Oct 90 mm
70Β°F - 46Β°F

Prime fall color on the Highland Rim.

Nov 110 mm
57Β°F - 37Β°F

Shoulder season; pool closed and day-use amenities winding down.

Dec 120 mm
48Β°F - 30Β°F

Quiet winter; pool and seasonal facilities closed.

Things to do at Standing Stone State Park

  • Hike the park trail system Easy
    RV parking available

    Standing Stone offers a network of wooded day-use trails winding through deeply dissected terrain of the Eastern Highland Rim. Routes pass sandstone outcrops, small streams, and CCC-era stonework, with trailheads accessible from the main park road.

  • Fish Standing Stone Lake
    RV parking available

    Standing Stone Lake is a small, quiet reservoir stocked for bass, bluegill, catfish, and crappie. The lake is no-wake and suited to small boats, kayaks, and shoreline fishing.

  • Paddle or rent a boat on the lake
    RV parking available

    The park operates a boat dock on Standing Stone Lake during the warm season with seasonal rentals. Calm water and wooded shoreline make it a family-friendly paddling spot.

  • Swim at the park pool
    RV parking available

    A seasonal swimming pool operates near the main recreation area during summer. It is a popular cool-down for campers and day-use visitors.

  • Explore CCC-era architecture Easy
    RV parking available

    Standing Stone was developed as a recreation demonstration area and shaped by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Visitors can see the stone dam, rustic lodge, cabins, and other CCC features throughout the park.

  • Picnic at day-use areas
    RV parking available

    Several picnic areas with tables, grills, and pavilions are spread across the park. Large paved lots accommodate RVs for daytime stops.

  • Disc golf and tennis
    RV parking available

    The park maintains tennis courts and recreational field games near the main developed area. These low-key amenities are a draw for longer RV stays with families.

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How to get to Standing Stone State Park

The park lies in north-central Tennessee near Hilham, about 15 miles north of Livingston and roughly 25 miles from Cookeville, which sits on Interstate 40. From Nashville it is about a 2 hour drive east, and from Knoxville about 2.5 hours west. Access is via state highways and rural county roads with some steep, winding grades through the Highland Rim, so RV drivers should take final approaches slowly and watch for narrow shoulders and low-clearance tree canopy. Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the most practical fly-and-rent option.

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