Standing Stone State Park park
Standing Stone State Park
One of the main draws of Standing Stone State Park is the stunning 69-acre Standing Stone Lake. This artificial lake serves as the centerpiece of the park and provides ample opportunities for boating, swimming, and fishing. Anglers can try their luck at catching bass, catfish, and bream, while swimmers can enjoy the designated swimming area with its sandy beach.
The park also boasts an extensive network of hiking trails, totaling around eight miles in length. These trails wind through lush forests, around the lake, and up to scenic overlooks. The moderately challenging Hidden Springs Trail is a popular choice, leading hikers to an enchanting waterfall and the park's namesake, a massive standing stone.
Apart from natural beauty, Standing Stone State Park is home to several interesting historical sites. Visitors can explore the Standing Stone Monument, the namesake of the park, which is believed to have been placed by Native Americans centuries ago. There is also the historic Standing Stone State Park Inn, a revered gathering spot since the 1930s, and a Depression-era dam and mill.
Interesting facts about Standing Stone State Park include its designation as a "resort state park," which means it offers lodging, dining, and recreational amenities. The park features both cabins and campsites for overnight stays, as well as a restaurant and a swimming pool. Additionally, the park hosts various events throughout the year, including guided hikes, educational programs, and special festivals.
The best time to visit Standing Stone State Park largely depends on personal preference. Spring, with its mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers, offers a vibrant atmosphere. Summer is ideal for water activities and swimming, while fall showcases spectacular foliage colors. Winter visitors can enjoy a quieter park, with opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Multiple independent sources, including the official Tennessee State Parks website and travel review platforms like TripAdvisor, can verify the accuracy of the information provided.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Standing Stone State Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Stone State Rustic Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Dale Hollow Dam - Dale Hollow Lake | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Willow Grove - Dale Hollow Lake | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Lillydale - Dale Hollow Lake | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Obey River - Dale Hollow Lake | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Dale Hollow State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, fishing spots, and POIs so a park visit can grow into a full weekend.
Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Standing Stone State Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Standing Stone State Park
What can I do at Standing Stone State Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Standing Stone State Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Standing Stone State Park.