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Standing Stone State Park Campground welcomes pets on both tent and RV sites as well as cabins, requiring leash control throughout the park area. The 36-site campground offers water and electric hookups with newly renovated bathroom facilities that include hot showers. Nearby Deep Valley Campground also accommodates pets with spacious sites and 30-amp service, while Dale Hollow Damsite provides pet-friendly options for camping near water. Most sites require some leveling, with outer loop sites backing up to woods for added privacy and pet exercise opportunities. Campsite Wi-Fi varies in reliability, with Verizon coverage reported as limited in certain areas. Staff members are notably helpful when pets need assistance, with one camper mentioning park personnel promptly providing hydrogen peroxide and antibiotic ointment when their dog injured a paw.
Dog-friendly hiking trails throughout Standing Stone State Park wind around Kelly Lake and the historic dam, offering multiple creek crossings and quiet paths even during peak seasons. Dale Hollow Lake provides additional water recreation options for pets and owners just minutes from several campgrounds. The campground loop features shaded sites under mature trees, providing natural cooling for pets during warm weather. Campers should note limited cell reception in some areas, potentially affecting access to emergency veterinary information. Wildlife encounters are possible on trails, so keeping dogs leashed prevents unwanted interactions. Southern entrance routes feature a narrow single-lane bridge unsuitable for larger RVs with pets; the northern entrance provides easier access for all vehicle types.
"The state parks in Tennessee all hosted special programs for the event, and Standing Stone park rangers invited everyone to row out on the lake to watch this magnificent phenomenon."
"Standing stone is a small campground that sits in a wooded area surrounded by green rolling hills and farmland."
"This property is clean, quiet, family and pet friendly. Each tent and RV stall has its own picnic table and fire pit, spacing out each stall so it has fair privacy."
"I would stay away from the pull through sites by the bathroom if You prefer privacy."
"Nice water view from our site and a short walk to shower facility. Location of campground: a car ride away from activities. Not a bicycle friendly area.(hills and roadways)."
"Did a drive around of the campground. Spacing looks great between sites. Sites look clean and level. Some sites are next to the Obey River. Will be camping here in the near future."
from $32 - $75 / night
Check Availability"There are about 4 lakeside sites available all with good lake views"
"Cove Creek at Dale Hollow lake in TN is a primitive campsite with lakeside camping. There are water faucets for drinking water and a pit toilet available."
from $5 / night
Check Availability"Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park is right on the Kentucky/ Tennessee boarder and not a short drive from anywhere. It is out in the farmlands, but worth the drive."
"The only issue I had with this camp was the way the sites were situated. They were in sets, like a cul-de-sac shape, and put you really close to your neighbors. "
from $35 - $70 / night
Check Availability"I'm from New England and relocated to Tennessee in 2016. The first time I went camping at Edgar Evans, I had no idea what was going on!"
"The park is a gorgeous property with a lake and hiking trails. There are ADA sights. The hills are steep and some of the sights have angle ramps."
"We stayed at site #61 - the lake was literally steps away from our door, and it was a no wake zone (the lake comes to a dead-end back by this row of campsites, so there isn't a lot of boat traffic)."
"Lillydale sits on Dale Hollow Lake, which -- for some delightful reason -- has serious limits on development."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Also we brought our dog 🐶 with us and unfortunately he had cut his pad on his paw 🐾 They were very prompt to bring us hydrogen peroxide & Neosporin."
"The sites can be a tight squeeze, we have a 30ft trailer and had a hard time backing in because the trees were so close to the road."
"It has a boat ramp small beach area and is surrounded by water on 3 sides. Water is accessible from multiple points, getting down to the water is easy its a decent climb coming back."
from $22 - $56 / night
Check Availability"Our site was right on the creek and very near the beach. We went for an evening swim and we had a picturesque view of the sun setting over the mountains."
"And it was adequate but situated on an inlet with mucky water. We took a walk and found an empty site (45) with breathtaking views. We asked to switch and they were happy to oblige."
from $20 - $50 / night
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GuideLots of green grass. The dog park is very well kept. There is a road close by but not a major freeway. It’s one of the quieter KOA’s I have stayed at. Pool is small but very clean. The store is well stocked and you can get hand dipped ice cream.
GuideWe visited here during the summer. I really enjoyed our stay. A couple of things caught a us by surprise.. 1) The steps down to our campsite. Some of the campsites towards the back of the campground have a good amount of stairs. It was okay, but not good for anyone who cannot handle a lot of stairs. 2) There was a lot of boat traffic on the lake, even late into the night. I’m not sure if it is always like this or because there is a marina near by the campground. We could reach the edge of the lake from our campsite and launched out kayaks from there. The boats made it a little difficult to kayak the lake, but some kayakers towards the front of the campground at the day beach seemed to do okay. There’s a small hiking trail in the park also called the “lost spring trail” not much of a spring to see, but a couple of lookout points. Must not be much traffic through the trail anymore, the lookouts were a little overgrown. Overall the campground was nice, lots of access to the water if you like to fish and some very beautiful views. Pet friendly! Clean!
Scoutits a wonder full place to go have fun with kids and family and pets and good for fishing
GuideWe spent a cold rainy weekend at Bailey's Point but we manage to get the perfect site A23 in my opinion! It was opening weekend and to spite the weather there were quite a few campers there. The sites are sit up so there is a view of the lake from most of the sites and the site are fairly large. The grounds were very clean and maintained including the bath house, it is dog/pet friendly and the staff was very nice. There were some boaters and fisherman on lake even though it was about 40 degrees. We did not hike this trip the weather was just to miserable but we planning a return visit so we can see everything they have to offer.
TravelerWas the best state park I’ve stayed at to date! Very safe, quiet/peaceful, family friendly, pet friendly, bath houses were clean, full hookups, pool was clean ($6/person entry fee)
TravelerI'm from New England and relocated to Tennessee in 2016. The first time I went camping at Edgar Evans, I had no idea what was going on! All I saw was platforms, and what I considered 'normal' camping sites were labeled 'primitive' sites. I was in total awe. I didn't know how it was going to work with a tent, but my boyfriend showed me that all you need to do is bring nails to hammer down and secure your tent to the wooden platform. Where as I was at first turned off by the platform, there are a few pluses:
-It rains A LOT in Tennessee. When I used to camp up north, we got flooded out during heavy rains, as we were camping directly on the ground. The platform keeps you elevated, so digging a trench around your tent is a non-issue.
-If you get a waterfront site (HIGHLY recommended), the views are gorgeous. I'd say go for the sites in the lower 40s - they're super close to a bathhouse and a few paths that will bring you down to the edge of some gorgeous cliffs, giving you the best view in the site. If you go in the other direction, you'll be looking at a community of house boats, which kinda blew my mind, as clusters of houseboats aren't really a thing up north, either.
-You can comfortably fit two tents on a platform; three is pushing it, but we've seen people pack around four in (which I don't think you're actually supposed to do).
-Something else I've noticed in TN - virtually all camping takes place at State Parks, and Edgar Evans is one of the few that actually offers wooden platforms and primitive sites. Most of them offer concrete platforms for RVs and smaller trailers, making it difficult to camp with a tent.
The sites in the lower 40s also offer more level ground for the fire pits. Some sites have a really steep drop off, which make it difficult to place chairs and sit and relax without being a little wobbly.
There's also a pretty big trail system to explore, and it seems like you might need to set aside an entire day to do the loop in its entirety - we're still planning on doing that! I find that I get more immersed in relaxation mode when I'm there instead of active hiking mode - taking a chair down to the cliffs and sitting by the water with a book makes for some beautiful downtime!
All of this being said, this is our favorite spot! We've come here at least twice, if not three times a year since I've moved down here. The staff is friendly and helpful, the campers are friendly, and there's usually lots of adorable dogs around to pet lol! Definitely love this place!
GuideWe loving camping at Barren River! Plenty of playgrounds and trails for our kid. Clean bathhouses if you need them. It can get pretty crowded in the summer months so book early and try to get a spot near the boat ramp if you plan to bring your boat. Beautiful lake and great bluegill and cat fishing. If you can, go get a hot dog for lunch and breakfast at Paradise Point down the road! It’s definitely an experience. And whether you’re from out of state or not, order a Hot Brown from the state park restaurant if you go! They have a great golf course as well. Definitely recommend this campground if you’re getting away with the family.
ScoutLove this campground. It's one of the few in the state where you can camp near the water and keep your kayaks or boat within a quick stroll. It also has welcome shade in almost every sIte which helps during the hot humid days of summer. A beautiful park during the fall with all the changing colors on the numerous trees, too. Barren River Lake is peaceful and serene to camp alongside. Facilities are well kept including bathhouses, park areas, laundry, roads and sites. Pet friendly. Online reservations are convenient. A favorite place just an hour from Bowling Green, KY.
TravelerThis property is clean, quiet, family and pet friendly. Each tent and RV stall has its own picnic table and fire pit, spacing out each stall so it has fair privacy. If you don't care to grill or have a sandwich or ice cream at the general store on site the friendly owner will tell you where to eat in town (Cookeville). The entrance to the state park is across the street from the general store. All of the facilities you need are here, but I do have one critique, that is the smart light in the Women's restroom turns off after 20 seconds, I think it would be better to set it to 5 minutes. Otherwise it was a perfect stay.
Camping options in Hilham, Tennessee sit within the Highland Rim region at elevations between 800-1,200 feet, where cool nights and moderate summer temperatures create comfortable conditions for tent and RV camping. The Upper Cumberland plateau area receives approximately 50 inches of rainfall annually, with summer thunderstorms common during July and August. Water levels at Dale Hollow Lake remain relatively stable through summer months due to dam control.
**Fishing opportunities: Access rainbow trout near Dale Hollow Damsite where the fish hatchery provides stocked fishing areas. "Plenty of fish opportunities from boat, kayak, wading and shoreline," notes Kenny P., who recommends bringing extra ice since "there is no ice machine on site. Nearest place to get ice is 2 miles away in Celina TN."
**Lake activities: Rent boats at Willow Grove Campground for water recreation. "The beach and swimming area is clean and the water is crystal clear," reports Shannon W. The campground features a boat ramp and beach area with easy water access from multiple points, though campers should note "getting down to the water is easy, it's a decent climb coming back."
**Hiking trails: Follow paths around Kelly Lake at Standing Stone State Park. "We didn't get to hike as we were doing other things but the neighbors told us the trails were well maintained with gorgeous views," writes Sonyia W. The park offers multiple trail options ranging from easy lakeside paths to more challenging forest routes.
**Lakeside camping: Lillydale Campground offers sites directly on Dale Hollow Lake with excellent swimming access. "Our family just returned from a 4-day stay at Lillydale and we couldn't have been more pleased. We stayed at site #61 - the lake was literally steps away from our door, and it was a no wake zone," reports Megan C., who adds that her family "spent most of our time kayaking, biking, fishing, and swimming."
**Remote experience: Salt Lick Creek Campground provides spacious sites in a secluded setting. "This is a great out of the way campground. Room to spread out and enjoy nature," writes Terry H. Chris Y. notes "Great size sites. Many with waterfront property and others totally wooded," though he cautions about limited services: "There is absolutely no cell coverage for any carrier at the campground and about a 30 minute drive in any direction."
**Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the Hilham area maintain high cleanliness standards. At Old Mill Camp, Evalynn S. found that "This property is clean, quiet, family and pet friendly. Each tent and RV stall has its own picnic table and fire pit, spacing out each stall so it has fair privacy." Raeann B. specifically mentioned that "The bathhouse was clean and the showers were the nicest I've ever used. Single walk in showers with plenty of room."
**Limited connectivity: Cell service remains minimal throughout the region. At Edgar Evins State Park, Ray & Terri F. report "AT&T had 2 bars and 1 MB/s without a booster, 3 bars and 4 MB/s with it. Overall WiFi was problematic." Similarly at Salt Lick Creek Campground, Mathew P. shares, "No cell for the most part. I have Verizon and I was able to send and receive messages for the most part."
**Supply planning: Stock up before arrival as stores are limited near campgrounds. Chris Y. advises, "There is only one gas station within 30-45 minutes that have ice and firewood. Make sure to bring everything you need." For Old Mill Camp, Amy R. notes "The road is about 13 miles from the main road so make sure you have everything before you set up camp!"
**Access restrictions: Some campgrounds have challenging entrances for larger rigs. Beth H. cautions about Standing Stone State Park: "Be mindful of the notice on the website about entering the park via Hwy 52. That's a legit warning. Thankfully we were aware of that because our GPS tried to take us that way."
**Kid-friendly activities: Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park offers structured recreation options. Lori H. shares, "Plenty of park hosted activities for kiddos and adults. A lot of trails, good clean pool, nice clean bathrooms, excellent staff!" The campground layout also works well for groups with children as Kenny P. notes, "Campsites are on loops off the main loop/road. It puts 7-8 sites in a circle so it's possible for families to rent multiple site in same loop."
**Swimming areas: Designated swim zones offer safe options for children. At Salt Lick Creek, Chris Y. appreciated "the immaculate beach/swimming area which our dogs loved." At Lillydale Campground, Megan C. felt "completely comfortable with my kids swimming just off-shore next to our site" because it was in a no-wake zone.
**Pet accommodations: Most campgrounds in the area welcome dogs with standard leash rules. At Deep Valley Campground, erika reports staff assistance when her dog was injured: "Unfortunately he had cut his pad on his paw. They were very prompt to bring us hydrogen peroxide & Neosporin."
**Platform sites: Edgar Evins offers unique elevated camping spots. Ray & Terri F. advise, "Be wary of the speed bumps throughout the campground, they are closely spaced and rather abrupt, take them very slowly. The sites are all elevated platforms due to the steep slope to the lake." These platforms accommodate RVs but require careful positioning.
**Site selection: Research specific sites when booking at Standing Stone. Beth H. notes, "The site was very unlevel as well. It was listed to have a 'slight' grade and I'd beg to differ on that. We were backed up to overhang the site and maxed out our tongue jack and was barely able to get level."
**Hookup planning: Bring extra equipment to accommodate variable utility placement. Beth H. advises "I also wish they would have mentioned the length to water hookup. We ended up having to go buy a longer water hose bc the hookup was more than 30 foot away. We now keep a 50 foot hose."
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