Stay in one of the lodges (or a rustic cabin even!) if you have the opportunity! They are affordable and the park is really beautiful, I was pleased with our stay and everyone was friendly. We were the only guests I believe during the snow, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves & our children loved all the space in the timberlodge. It had Direct Tv which was nice because it helps the kids to wind down at night. The pool and snack area obviously were not open through the winter, but the views are so beautiful no one missed having a pool! :)
We stayed 2 nights in the campground and could not have had a better experience. Bathhouses were clean, and well maintained. The grounds were free of garbage and litter. The other campers were very respectful of each other acknowledging the quite time with very few distractions. The park itself is gorgeous. I highly recommend renting one of the pedal boats or john boats and exploring the Kelly lake, you will not be disappointed. Overall it was a wonderful weekend and we look forward to returning in the near future.
My mother went on her highschool senior trip here in 1950. So, its an old park with much history and traditions. There have been Europeans in this area for nearly 300 years. From nearby Livingston to here you can see early mines, evidence of logging and much more. The interior area of Overton County, straight north from Cookeville (Putnam County) used to have general stores and restaurants, most of which lay abandoned now.Anyway, taking the main road into the park you'll see the heart of Tennessee. Like most State Parks, it seems a bit overbuilt with amenities, but the access to the river is very good, and ideal for fishing. I'm not sure I would make a special trip here, but if you're in the area drive in and relax deep in the heart of Ol' Hickory country.
I needed to get a way to relax and just recharge, and boy did I ever here at Standing Stone... I stayed 5 nights in the campground and I could not have had a better experience, so much to do here, with basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, playgrounds and great walking and hiking areas. Bathhouses were clean, and well maintained. The grounds were very clean and well taken care of... The park itself is gorgeous, and the staff is very friendly, nice and very helpful.. I highly recommend a visit here, you will not be disappointed. Overall it was a wonderful week. I can't wait to get back......Soon..
We stayed for just 2 nights - there were 4 of us (2 couples) and we had a good time. It is hard to find a site for a tent that is perfectly level though. Even walking the entire property - most had a bit of a lean (even the pads you can park on). The restrooms and showers were nice and clean. Since there is water and electric at the sites - there was NO RV generator noise ever going on. People seemed to be very respectful of the quiet times are night too. We would go back again. Hiking down to the bridge was fun. A relaxing getaway - and less than 2 hours drive from Nashville - a plus when you only have a quick weekend!
My family spent a day exploring area parks and trails, and we ended up visiting Standing Stone. It's not too surprising that we're anxiously awaiting a return trip. We noted the abundance of activities available, cabins to rent, camping spaces for tents and trailers, and the access to lots of trails. The prices for the rentals are very reasonable, and everything appears to be in very good condition. The scenery is breathtaking, especially with our visit being in the midst of the leaves changing. Standing Stone is a great place for any type of visit - big kids, little kids or a quiet getaway or a fun-filled family trip.There are lots of maps and information booklets available at the park office. Although the employee working wasn't the most warm and inviting, we were able to get the details that we needed to make our visit worthwhile.
We visited the Standing Stone State Park the middle of October. This was our first visit to this park. We did not find the hiking trails very well marked or easy to find. Also we were almost attacked by a dog that was not on a leash. It got within a foot of us before the owners caught up and restrained the dog(not a good experience) We will probably not return to this park
We have camped here several times.The spaces are nice. The restrooms are nice.There is a game room with corn toss boards and ping pong.There are marbles areas also.There is pool during the summer and paddle boats on the little lake.We have also stayed in one of the rustic cabins and one the really nice cabins over Christmas. Livingston is not too far for groceries or a Red Box.There is also a winery in Livingston. It is very small; some of the wine choices werepalatable.
The park was beautiful, but if you plan on staying the night... take an air mattress.. the beds are horrible