Standing Stone State Park - Hilham, TN - Tennessee State Parks

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Standing Stone State Park
(Updated: April 06, 2018)
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Welcome to Standing Stone State Park
Standing Stone State Park is located in Standing Stone State Forest on the Cumberland Plateau. The park takes its name from the Standing Stone, a 12 foot tall rock standing upright on a sandstone ledge, which was supposedly used as a boundary line between two Indian nations. When the rock fell, the Indians placed a portion of it upon an improvised monument to preserve it. The stone is still preserved in nearby Monterey, Tenn. In the 1930s, Standing Stone was an area plagued with soil erosion and sub-marginal lands. With the assistance of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Work Projects Administration (WPA), the Resettlement Administration and U.S. Forest Service, the area was made productive again. They were able to relocate area farmers to better land, stop soil erosion, reforest and develop recreational opportunities. The site became a Tennessee State Park in 1939. Standing Stone State Park has more than eight miles of day-use hiking trails, providing access to some of the park’s loveliest areas. Trails range from easy to strenuous and pass into virgin woods through vivid wildflowers and over-flowing streams and around beautiful Standing Stone Lake. The park has 36 campsites, each with grill, picnic table, water and electricity. There are also 17 historic WPA cabins and seven more modern cabins available that can be reserved up to a year in advance. All cabins are completely equipped for housekeeping including appliances, microwave oven, cooking utensils and linens. The park has three group lodges ranging in size and accommodations. The Tea Room at Standing Stone is a conference-style meeting room that can accommodate up to 80 people and is approximately 800 square feet. The Tea Room includes a large back deck and five picnic tables. Great views of the lake and natural scenery make it an ideal location for wedding receptions, family reunions and small conferences. The famous National Rolley Hole Marble Tournament is held here every September. The largest of its kind, the tournament has been an annual event at the park for more than 30 years. This traditional marbles contest draws some of the country’s best players to a tournament where players match wit and skills with special flint spheres on a smooth dirt surface. The festival includes kids’ games, marble making, swap meet, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food. (Registration is required for the Rolley Hole Tournament.) This one of a kind family experience has been featured by ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS, CNN, Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic and Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip. Watch the great video our friends at Wild SideTV made about this internationally recognized tournament.

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BIRDING
Kelly Lake supports many Red-eared Sliders and Painted Turtles, Great Blue Herons, and migrating waterfowl. Barred Owls area regularly heard around the cabin area. The gravel road below the dam goes past fields managed as meadows, attracting American Goldfinch and Common Yellowthroat.

BOATING
Aluminum fishing boats and pedal boats may be rented at the park office year-round. Patrons may bring their own electric trolling motor and battery for the fishing boats. Boating on Standing Stone Lake is permitted during daylight hours only. The only private boats allowed on Standing Stone Lake are canoes and kayaks. Visitors must follow all TN Boating Regulations.

FISHING
Kelly Lake (69 acre) provides excellent fishing for bass, bluegill, catfish and trout. Black Bass must be a minimum of 15 inches. Trout are stocked during the winter. There is a three pole limit per angler from boat and six pole limit per angler from the bank.
Dale Hollow Lake is ten minutes from the park and provides fishing and other water recreation activities.

HIKING
Standing Stone State Park has more than eight miles of day-use hiking trails, providing access to some of the park’s loveliest areas. Trails range from easy to strenuous and pass into virgin woods through vivid wildflowers and over-flowing streams and around beautiful Standing Stone Lake.

SWIMMING
The pool opens for the 2017 season on Friday, May 26.
The Olympic-size pool at Standing Stone is open on from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Admission price is $5. Cabin and camping guests pay half price admission to the pool. There is one low dive and a wading pool for children. ADA access is available. Bathhouses with bathrooms, showers and changing areas are located adjacent to the pool area. Snacks and drinks are available at the snack bar. The pool is located within walking distance of cabins and camping via a paved foot trail. ?
The pool opens Memorial Day and closes no later than Labor Day. During August and early September, the pool is open only on the weekends.

GROUP FACILITIES
Standing Stone - Meeting Rooms
Rates: $25 — $250
Taxes and fees are not included. Rates subject to change.
The Tea Room
The Tea Room at Standing Stone can accommodate up to 80 people and is approximately 800 square feet. Great views of Standing Stone Lake make it ideal for wedding receptions, reunions and small conferences. The venue includes a large back deck and five picnic tables and has WiFi. Reservations are accepted up to two years in advance. The Tea Room is open year-round.
Rates start at $200. Please contact the park office directly for detailed pricing, reservations and more information.
Board Room
The Board Room at Standing Stone can accommodate up to eight people and is approximately 70 square feet. Located next to the Tea Room, it is ideal as a dressing room for Tea Room weddings.
The Board Room also includes Wi-Fi and wall mounted white board. Reservations are accepted up to two years in advance. The Board Room is open year-round.
Rates: $25 per day Taxes and fees are not included. Rates subject to change.

Standing Stone - Group Lodge
Standing Stone has three group cabins (Cabins #1, 2 and #3) and the Overton Lodge. All are completely equipped for housekeeping. There are no televisions, microwaves or telephones in the cabins, except for one payphone at the Overton Lodge. Cabins may be reserved up to two years in advance. Check-in is at 4:00 PM and checkout is at 10:00 AM. Reservations for all the group cabins can be made here.
Group Cabin 1 has five double beds and six single bunk beds and accommodates up to 16 people.
Group Cabin 2 has eight double beds and accommodates up to 16 people.
Group Cabin 3 has six double beds and accommodates up to 12 people. This cabin is heated and is available year-round.
The Overton Lodge has two elongated rooms on each side with a total of 48 single bunk beds. It includes two large bathrooms, an industrial kitchen area with commercial appliances and a wood burning fireplace. The Overton Lodge is secluded which makes it great for church groups and large family reunions.

RUSTIC CABINS
Rates: $65 — $80
Taxes and fees are not included. Rates subject to change. $5 reservation fee per cabin is non-refundable. $10 cancellation fee per cabin applies.
The park has 14 rustic cabins that can accommodate four to eight people. The cabins vary in size and layout. All of these cabins have central air conditioning, kitchens, bathrooms and gas log fireplaces (seasonal), but no television.
The smallest of the cabins has two sets of single bunk beds and the largest includes four double beds, with various arrangements in between. Three of the rustic cabins have heat, and are open year-round. The rest are open seasonally, April until October.
Some rustic cabins are pet friendly, but do require a fee for each pet per night. Cabins may be reserved two years in advance.

CAMPING
Rates: $24
Taxes and fees are not included. Rates subject to change. $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
Standing Stone State Park’s campground offers 36 tent and trailer sites, each equipped with a picnic table, charcoal grill, water hookups, and 20, 30, 50 amperage electrical hookups. RVs are limited to 45 feet. The campground is served with two central bathhouses and a dump station. Although the campground is open year round, only one bathhouse serves the campground during the winter season.
The maximum stay limit is two weeks. The Park honors Golden Access Cards or passport for disabled and/or senior citizens discount. The campground provides accessibility to persons with disability. Dogs, cats and other pets are prohibited unless they are on a leash or under physical restrictive control at all times. Pack animals are not allowed in the park. Backcountry camping is not allowed in park.
Any vehicle over 30 feet must enter the park by Highway 52 due to a bridge in the park that will not accommodate vehicles that are over 30 feet in total length.

PAVILIONS
Rates: $40 — $100
Taxes and fees are not included. Rates subject to change.
Standing Stone State Park has a total of 5 picnic shelters/pavilions that may be reserved for your next event or gathering. Depending on the shelter, the maximum capacity ranges from 24 to 90 people. The shelters are equipped with picnic tables, a grill and access to restrooms. Depending upon the shelter, a playground, tennis courts, basketball or volleyball courts, or the swimming pool are nearby.
Full day shelter reservations may be made online or by calling the park. If you are interested in reserving a shelter for less than a full day, please contact the park office for availability information.
Picnic shelters or pavilions may be reserved online up to one year in advance with a paid reservation fee. There is a $3.00 cancellation fee for picnic shelter or pavilion reservations cancelled 8 days or more in advance of the reserved date. Reservations cancelled 7 days or less in advance of the reserved date forfeit all paid fees.



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