Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

Old Stone Fort State Park / My TN State Park Fundraiser 2025

Donate to vote for Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park as your favorite Tennessee State Park in the My TN State Park Fundraiser! 

For the entire month of April, Tennessee State Park supporters can donate to vote for their favorite Tennessee State Park. That means if Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park is your favorite, you can donate to vote for us, and we’ll use your donations to improve our park! 

Your contributions significantly enhance the quality of our state parks. Donations support a range of vital projects, including improving hiking trails and bridges, conserving habitats for wildlife, upgrading playgrounds, installing interpretive signage, enhancing living conditions for our raptor friends, and bolstering equipment and supplies for emergency rescue services. Your support makes these essential projects possible, creating a better and more enjoyable experience for everyone who visits our state parks!

  • $203

    Raised

  • $1,300

    Goal

  • 7

    Supporters

  • 14

    Days Remaining

Recent Transactions

  • Rebecca Wilson

    $51.50 / 2 days ago

    I live my neighborhood park. Gov Haslam helped make our state parks better. Gov Lee should do the same Rebecca Wilson

  • Anonymous

    $2.00 / 3 days ago

    Very nice state park with clean facilities and an unexpectedly beautiful waterfall very close to camping area.

  • Donna Toney

    $103.00 / 6 days ago

    This a Beautiful Park! I feel so fortunate to live in a develpment bording the Park. The walking trails, waterfalls, and history of the park is captivating! You will see Birds, Owls, Hawks, deer and so much more! The hundred + year Bridge over the Duck River , you will fall in love with. This is the place so many of us go for peace and unwinding. Hope to see you on the trails! Donna Toney

  • Marjorie Kohl-carter

    $20.60 / 10 days ago

    Thankful for our local park! 🌷🦋 I come out here, at least once a day to walk or run! Love the trails! Employees are extremely helpful and very nice! The location is perfect from my residence and work. I would not be able to go to a park every day if Old Stone Fort were not here. Sincerely, Marjorie 🦋✝️

  • Kyran Gauvin

    $15.45 / 12 days ago

  • Katherine Muller

    $10.00 / 14 days ago

  • Noel Johnson

    $1.00 / 14 days ago

About Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

The Old Stone Fort was built during the Middle Woodland Period, 1,500-2,000 years ago. Native Americans used this area continuously for about 500 years, eventually leaving it abandoned. By the time European settlers arrived, it was unclear of what the area had been used for which resulted in it being misnamed as a fort. In 1966, the state of Tennessee purchased 400 acres of the Chumbley estate as the core of what is now Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park.

The park is home to an abundance of activities for guests to enjoy. The main hiking trail follows the wall of Old Stone Fort which was used by the Native Americans as a ceremonial gathering place. The trail threads through dramatic scenery where you can see the original entrance of the fort which was designed to face the exact spot on the horizon where the sun rises during the summer solstice. Visitors can learn about the Old Stone Fort on this hike with twelve interpretive panels as well as enjoying the areas graceful waterfalls.