Facilities

Basic Overview
Since Camp Living Stones began in 1998, campers and staff have been working hard to make camp what it is today. Every building, walkway, and trail has been completed with the help of campers and staff who have poured countless hours of Christ’s love (and sweat) into every facility. The impressive facilities found at Camp Living Stones provide the perfect picture of what can be accomplished when God’s people work together toward a common goal.

Camp Living Stones is situated on 70 acres on the side of Starr Mountain in beautiful East Tennessee. Located in the center of camp are the Dining Hall and Snack Shack. These facilities are positioned between the male and female cabins and serve as a central meeting space. Continue reading for more information about our facilities and be sure to check out photos of our facilities located in the CLS Picture Albums.

Cabins
Each of the four cabins house at least 16 campers. For every 8 campers there are two sinks, two toilets, and two showers located inside the cabins. On each side, we provide four bunk beds and mattresses for your comfort as well as storage shelves between each set of bunk beds. The central room, which separates the two sides, houses our summer counsel ors or adult chaperones during the off season. Our second guy’s cabin, Stone Lodge, is unique in that it has two levels. The top floor of Stone Lodge houses campers, while the lower floor serves as our Family Cabin for visiting couples or families. In our Family Cabin there is a sitting room at the entrance for leisure time, four bedrooms each containing a queen sized bed, and bathrooms on either side. Guests should bring their own bedding when staying at CLS. Total occupancy for all cabins (including Library) is 85 during the summer season and 60 during off-season months.

Dining Hall
The Dining Hall is used for many purposes. The maximum capacity is 100. This space can also be used as a conference area or for worship services as it is equipped with a projector and screen with laptop hook up. Our lobby area is a favorite among campers with comfortable couch, traditional wood furniture, and access to board games of all sorts. Our full sized industrial kitchen is home to some of the best cookin’ this side of the Mississippi. The front porch gives you a beautiful view of the whole camp while relaxing in rocking chairs!

Chapel
On February 1, 2008, bulldozers rolled through camp and broke ground for the CLS Chapel. This 60’ x 40’ building will be used to host worship services and Bible studies. The chapel will have two levels and will include a multi-purpose room with attached kitchen and a patio area underneath the wrap-around porch, both overlooking the entire campus. The second floor is comprised of a large congregational area with stage and state-of-the-art audio/video area. When camp isn’t in session, the chapel will be used for other events such as Upstream Men’s Ministry, weddings, conferences, and Christian concerts. Currently, the footers have been poured, the foundation is being built and minor plumbing has been installed. Our goal by the end of this year is to have the building dried in with windows installed, roof and entire exterior completed. If you would like to volunteer time, materials, or designate funds toward the completion of this project please contact the Camp Living Stones office at (423) 263-5060..

Library
What once was the library has recently been renovated and now serves as overflow housing for visiting groups. It has five bunk beds and can sleep ten guests. It also has a bathroom with two sinks, two toilets, and two showers.

Snack Shack
Although we do not sell snacks on the camp grounds, our snack shack is full of ‘goodies’ you can purchase. Believe it or not, this small building was formerly the ‘kitchen’ until the Dining Hall was finished only a few years ago. Campers used to eat on the porch of the Snack Shack with the occasional strong wind which created some classic CLS stories. The Snack Shack is actually the camp store and office. Here you can buy bumper stickers, t-shirts, water bottles, hats, and even a CLS original music CD featuring past and present staff!

Additional On-Site Features
Camp Living Stones has several trails all throughout the property. All trails have been hand hewn by campers and staff through the years. Trails will take you to the edge of camp property and along the activity sites. One unique trail, including stones individualized by small groups throughout the years, leads up to the outdoor worship center which has a beautiful view of Starr Mountain. There are also two fire pits: one for the girls and one for the guys. The sand volleyball court is a favorite during free time. Occasionally all the campers and staff can be found gathered around the court as a tournament begins. If you choose not to play, you can sit on the Dining Hall porch and watch from there as you relax in rocking chairs. Picnic tables for outside dining and games are found spaced throughout the main grounds. Also available to groups are the use of our encouragement mailboxes which can be used to write encouraging notes to fellow campers throughout the week. In addition, we have created a playing field where campers and staff can often be found playing Ultimate Frisbee and other competitive sports. Visitors can also enjoy our 18 hole mountain disc golf course located throughout campus.