Standing Stone State Park

Standing Stone State Park covers 855 acres of natural land with a 69-acre lake surrounded by 11,000 acres of state forest. The property contains camping areas, cabins, and hiking trails throughout its wooded landscape.

The park was established in 1939 as part of New Deal programs designed to resettle displaced farmers and restore degraded forest lands. This founding reflected broader efforts to revive the economy and restore the landscape across Tennessee.

The park takes its name from a stone marker that Native Americans used as a trail landmark, standing along Walton Road until it was destroyed in 1893. This stone served as an important reference point for local communities traveling through the region.

The park offers camping sites, cabins, and group facilities along with swimming options at a large pool. Visitors can explore well-marked hiking trails that range in difficulty throughout the grounds.

The park hosts the National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship, a traditional marble game still played throughout the Cumberland Plateau region. This local tradition attracts players who practice this uncommon form of competition.

Location: Overton County

Inception: 1939

Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/standing-stone

GPS coordinates: 36.47110,-85.41550

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:57