Established Camping
Laguardo
Laguardo is located near Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee, featuring a landscape of rolling hills and wooded areas. The weather in this region typically sees highs around 90°F in summer and lows near 30°F in winter. Visitors can explore Old Hickory Lake for fishing and boating or visit the nearby historic sites and parks.
Description
Army Corps of Engineers
Old Hickory Recreation Area
Overview
Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families. It offers a playground, boat ramp, and sandy beach to keep both the kids and adults entertained. Visitors looking for a little more action will find this area is also ideal for bank fishing.
Recreation
Laguardo is a popular spot for picnicking, swimming, bank fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and other water sports with a convenient boat ramp located within the facility.
Facilities
The group picnic shelter holds up to 50 guests and parking may be available for up to 50 vehicles. A restroom facility, family friendly playground, swimming area with sandy beach, and picnic tables located throughout the park are also available.
Natural Features
Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake is surrounded by wooded areas and grassy flatlands in addition to 440 miles of scenic shoreline.
Nearby Attractions
Just across the Old Hickory Lake to the North, hikers and cyclist can enjoy the trails at Lock 4 Park. Mountain bikers may also try the Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail. In Hendersonville, located at the dam, Archers and bow hunters can sharpen their skills using the Old Hickory Lake Archery Range and trail.
Location
Laguardo is located in Tennessee
Directions
From Nashville, take I-40 East to exit 232-B. Continue North on Hwy. 109 approximately 7.5 miles. Entrance to the park will be on the left.
Coordinates
36.290555 N
86.444464 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 30 min from Nashville
- 53 min from Bowling Green
- 1 hr 8 min from Clarksville
- 1 hr 51 min from Elizabethtown
