Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(931) 461-7676
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Bridge ClosureThe bridge at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to construction activity.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is a historic site in Coffee County, about 2 miles northwest of Manchester.
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, biking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Camping policy: 'Pets are allowed, but must be on a leash or under physical control at all times.' Pet-friendly cabins are limited with a per-pet nightly charge (cabin pet policy on cabin reservation pages).
Statewide rule from Tennessee's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Tennessee State Parks reservation site (itinio platform) for camping, cabins, shelters, programs; some lodges/cabins via reseze.net; golf via foreUP
- Phone
- 1-888-867-2757 (888-TNPARKS)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Old Stone Fort State Park campground is heavily wooded with separation between the 50 sites which give a remote feeling while only being a few minutes walk from activities.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHistoric sites and toursFishingCanoeing and kayakingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backbone Trail | 1.25 mi | Hard | Also known as the Little Duck River Loop Trail, this is an extension of the main interpretive path. Backbone Ridge is a remarkable erosional feature that separates the long abandoned channel from the current channel of the Little Duck River. The ridge may have had its own ceremonial significance to the enclosure builders.HikeNatural surface |
| Chumbley Woods Trail | 1.65 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Eagle Trail | 1.15 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Enclosure Trail | 1.4 mi | Easy | The enclosure trail surrounds a unique geological feature that was used by Woodland Indians 2,000 years ago. It offers views of the park's three largest waterfalls - Step Falls, Blue Hole Falls, and Big Falls. The path is a loop that follows the perimeter of the mound site, traveling along the deep gorges cut by the rivers on either side of the site. It first goes between the two pedestal mounds flanking an entrance to the enclosure.HikeNatural surface |
| Forks of the River Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | This trail is nestled in a bottomland hardwood forest and offers a view of the river where the Duck and Little Duck Rivers meet.This is a pleasant walk off the Enclosure Trail to where the Big Duck River and the Little Duck River meet to form the Duck River. The Duck River has been recognized by National Geographic Magazine as one of the five most biodiverse rivers in the entire world.HikeNatural surface |
| Garrison Road Trail | 0.8 mi | Moderate | This trailhead is also behind the camper check-in building. The name refers to a fort from the very early 1800s called Purdies Garrison. The road served as a route of the Nickajack Trace as it ran from the Purdies Garrison to the area of the Old Stone Fort. You will also walk a short stretch on the earliest paved section of Highway 41, now lost in the woods. This route returns across a pleasant area on higher ground.HikeNatural surface |
| Moat Trail | 0.45 mi | Easy | Also known as the Old River Channel Trail, this trail connects to the Forks of the River Trail and the Enclosure Trail. The trail traverses an abandoned river channel below the western wall of the Old Stone Fort.HikeNatural surface |
| Nature Trail | 0.85 mi | Easy | This one mile trail encircles the campground and is a great place to see and hear woodland bird species. Located behind by the camper check-in station, this trail offers a pleasant walk through the woods and returns through the back end of the campground. A short portion passes near the Duck River.HikeNatural surface |
| The Powerline Trail | 1.7 mi | Easy | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 732 Stone Fort Drive
Manchester, TN 37355 - Nearest town
- Manchester — about 2 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.4864, -86.1019
- Phone
- (931) 461-7676
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TDEC Bureau of Conservation 'State Park Boundaries Primary' public ArcGIS view
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology