Reservations are available online or at the check-in office near the museum entrance, and first-time visitors should know that a one-lane bridge serves as the only road into the campground. RV drivers in particular should call ahead to confirm their rig can clear it. The three loops sit within dense lowland hardwood, giving most sites solid shade, though a handful of lower-lying spots can flood after heavy rain. Sites include water and electrical hookups, asphalt pads, fire rings with grills, and some have raised gravel tent pads that keep campers dry when the ground saturates.
The campground sits alongside the Duck River, with a non-motorized boat launch nearby and several waterfalls accessible from the trail network. The archaeological site itself, a stone wall built roughly 2,000 years ago by native people of the Tennessee Valley, borders the campground and is free to walk. A small on-site museum provides historical context before hikers head out. Reviews consistently flag the river trail as technically engaging, with sections that drop down through tree roots and rocks to the water's edge.
Sites are close together, which matters during weekends and holidays. Midweek stays draw noticeably fewer campers, and multiple reviewers report having the loops largely to themselves. Deer have been spotted moving through sites. "The pre-historical sites and the river trail is very technical and scenic," notes Shelly S., which captures what most visitors come for. Bathrooms and showers draw consistent praise for cleanliness, and trash pickup runs in the morning with ranger patrols through the day.
Manchester sits a short drive away for resupply, and campers planning their itinerary around the region can browse campgrounds around Manchester for additional options. Firewood is sold at the check-in office. Bug spray with DEET is worth packing for summer visits. The park runs year-round, though bridge or road closures have occasionally blocked access, so checking current conditions before arrival saves a wasted trip.
Campers wanting a different setup nearby might consider Old Stone Fort Campground to the west as an alternative.
Description
Campgrounds
Nightly rates vary based on date and availability. Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
The campground at Old Stone Fort State Historic Park was upgraded and re-opened in Fall 2020. Recent improvements include the construction of a bathhouse and electric improvements.
There are 50 campsites with water and electrical hookups, grills, picnic tables and hard-surface pads that can accommodate a unit up to 50 feet in length. A dump station is open year-round. One of the two restroom facilities includes showers. However, that building is not open during the off-season, so showers are not available in December, January, and February. Firewood can be purchased at the park. The stay limit is two weeks.
Campsites are heavily wooded with separation between the sites. Camping is equally popular by both RV’s and tents/pop-ups. While the campground has a remote feel, it is actually within 10 minutes of a variety of restaurants. Also, a Manchester public pool is within one mile of the campground.
Fee Info
Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOld Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is located in Tennessee near Manchester
Directions
Located on US 41 immediately north of Manchester, T N. Exit 110 on I-24 is within 1 mile o f th e e ntra n c e by w ay o f H wy 5 3 to U S 41. Manchester is approximately one hour from both Nashville and Chattanooga.
Address
732 Stone Fort Drive___
Manchester, TN 37355
Coordinates
35.486812 N
86.1017676 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 9/8/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/13/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 9/8/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/8/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 4/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 53 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr 11 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 23 min from Huntsville, AL
- 1 hr 26 min from Cleveland, TN


















































