Old Hickory Lake

## Overview

Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families, with a playground and sandy beach to keep both the kids and adults entertained. Visitors looking for a little more action, will find the lake is also ideal for fishing, sailing and water skiing.

#### 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. 

#### Recreation:

Laguardo is a popular spot for picnicking, but visitors can also participate in fishing, canoeing or water skiing with a convenient boat ramp located within the facility. 

#### Facilities:

The group picnic shelter holds 100 guests and 50 vehicles and features modern amenities such as flush toilets. Family friendly offerings include a playground for children and an easily accessible swimming area, with sandy beaches. 

#### Nearby Attractions:

Hikers can explore the 1.1-mile Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail with three loops that range in terrain: the Woodland Loop, Willow Swamp Loop and the Wildlife Loop.   
  
Near the dam, mountain bikers can try the Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail and bow hunters can make use of the Old Hickory Lake Archery Range.

Laguardo

Smith Family Farm

## Overview

Lone Branch offers all the amenities visitors need for a peaceful Tennessee getaway. Plenty of trees to provide shade, grassy open fields to run around, grills for barbequing and a boat ramp on Old Hickory Lake, for easy access to water sports. br>  
Old Hickory Lake is named after the 7th U.S. President, Andrew Jackson. The Tennessee native, who lived near the site of Old Hickory Lake in the early 1800s, earned the nickname "Old Hickory" because of his tough, aggressive personality.

#### Natural Features:

Old Hickory Lake is a reservoir in north-central Tennessee created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam.   
  
The lake spans 22,500 acres and receives its primary inflow from the Cumberland River. 

#### Recreation:

Boating and fishing are generally the main attractions for lake-goers, with anglers often catching black bass, crappie and catfish.   
  
The large grassy fields at Lone Pine are perfect for sports like soccer and ultimate Frisbee. 

#### Facilities:

Both group picnic shelters have electric hookups and grills, and each holds up to 50 guests. A boat ramp is available for use. 

#### Nearby Attractions:

Lone Pine is just beyond the Nashville metropolitan area. Head to the "Music City" to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame or explore former President, Andrew Jacksons early 19th century home, The Hermitage-- a National Historic Landmark.

Lone Branch

## Overview

Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities like boating, hiking, fishing and relaxing on the swim beach. A picnic shelter located in the day use area may also be reserved on weekdays throughout the summer. The lake is named after the 7th U.S. President, Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native who earned the nickname "Old Hickory," because of his tough, aggressive personality.

## Recreation

Sailing, swimming and fishing are popular activities for visitors interested in water sports, while birders and wildlife viewers will delight in the abundance of migratory songbirds, waterfowl and white-tailed deer. Wild turkeys and rabbits also frequent the area.

## Facilities

Modern amenities such as laundry facilities and hot showers are available for a more comfortable camping experience. Sites also come with water and electric hookups for added convenience. Families will enjoy the playground, and visitors looking to entertain will find the group picnic shelter, which accommodates up to 50 guests, to be an excellent gathering spot. Parking, however, is not guaranteed.

## Natural Features

Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir, primarily fed by the waters of the Cumberland River. The lake is surrounded by shady wooded areas and grassy flatlands, and offers an impressive 440 miles of scenic shoreline. 

## Nearby Attractions

Cedar Creek is just beyond the Nashville metropolitan area. Head to the "Music City" to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame or explore former President, Andrew Jackson's early 19th century home, "The Hermitage," a National Historic Landmark. Also located just minutes from the park is the Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail.

## Charges & Cancellations

* Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. * Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee. * No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee. * If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 service fee.

Cedar Creek (tn)

## Overview

Cages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a beautiful scenic backdrop. Water recreation is the major attraction for lake-goers, but with white-tailed deer, migratory song birds and waterfowl abundant in the area, birding and wildlife photography is popular as well.

## Recreation

Swimming and sailing are popular ways to enjoy the lake, and anglers can find exceptional bank and boat fishing for catfish, crappie and bass.

## Facilities

The campground offers a playground for families, a boat ramp for easy lake access, showers for comfort and a group picnic shelter for convenient entertaining. All sites have electric and water hookups and four sites meet accessibility standards. Laundry facilities are also onsite. Two docks are also available for fishing only, one is located inside the campground and the other is beside the boat ramp.

## Natural Features

Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir just northeast of the Nashville metropolitan area.   
  
Fed by the Cumberland River, it stretches for 97 miles, offering an ideal home for several birds and animals in its woodland habitat. 

## Nearby Attractions

Downtown Nashville, known as "the music city," is just over a thirty minute drive from the campground.   
  
Visitors looking for more pier fishing opportunities can explore nearby piers at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch and Bledsoe Creek State Park.   
  
History buffs will appreciate a day trip to the Hermitage, an impressive National Historic Landmark where the seventh U.S. President, Andrew Jackson lived.

## Charges & Cancellations

* Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. * Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee. * No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee. * If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 serivce fee.

Cages Bend

## Overview

Nat Caldwell Park, located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, is just a short drive from Nashville, Tennessee. The park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and boating with a convenient boat ramp for easy lake access and group picnic shelter for entertaining. 

#### 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 named after former president Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his tough and aggressive personality.   
  
The lake features 440 miles of scenic shoreline, surrounded by wooded flatlands and plenty of access points. 

#### Recreation:

Nat Caldwell is quieter than some of its neighboring picnic areas, making it a wonderful place to fish, view wildlife or simply get away from it all.

#### Facilities:

The group picnic shelter holds 50 guests and the parking area fits 45 vehicles. Facilities include flush toilets and a boat ramp.

#### Nearby Attractions:

Hikers can explore the 1.1-mile Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail with three loops that range in terrain: the Woodland Loop, Willow Swamp Loop and the Wildlife Loop.   
  
The lake is also near The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark and plantation where former president, Andrew Jackson lived in the early 19th century.

Nat Caldwell Park

## Overview

Avondale is a wonderful destination for recreationists looking a little boating on their day trip. Here, visitors can bring their family and friends for water sports and plenty of sunshine.  
  
The picnic area is on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive from Nashville, Tennessee. The lake is named after Andrew Jackson, the 7th U.S. President and Tennessee native with the nickname "Old Hickory."

#### Natural Features:

Old Hickory Lake is a reservoir in north-central Tennessee created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam. The lake receives its primary inflow from the Cumberland River and spans 22,500 acres surrounded by wooded areas and grassy flatlands.

#### Recreation:

Avondale is an ideal launching point for boat fishing. Bank fishing is also popular, with black bass, crappie and paddlefish in the area. Water skiing, sailing and swimming are also big attractions.

#### Facilities:

The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 50 people and 45 vehicles.Flush toilets and a boat ramp are available for use.

#### Nearby Attractions:

Hikers can take on the Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail, a 1.1 mile trail with three scenic loops. Mountain bikers of all skill levels can enjoy the Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail.   
  
The town of Hendersonville is very close and offers various historic districts to explore.

Avondale

## Overview

Shutes Branch is located on the popular Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive outside of Nashville. Theres plenty of opportunities for boating, biking, swimming and fishing, as well as Sailing. 

#### 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 named after former president Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his tough and aggressive personality.   
  
The lake features 440 miles of scenic shoreline, surrounded by wooded flatlands and plenty of access points. 

#### Recreation:

Bikers of all skills levels will enjoy the Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail, accessed from the picnic area. The first part of the trail is ideal for beginners, while the second portion will challenge more experienced cyclists with rockier terrain, ledges and tight turns.   
  
With its close vicinity to the water, Fishing and swimming are consistently popular activities at Shutes Branch. 

#### Facilities:

Shutes Branch offers various picnic sites, a boat launch and fishing platform.   
  
The reservable group picnic shelter holds 50 guests and comes with electric hookups. 

#### Nearby Attractions:

Nearby fishing piers attract anglers at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch and Bledsoe Creek State Park.  
  
History buffs will enjoy a day trip to The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark and home of former president, Andrew Jackson, during the early 19th century.

Shutes Branch

Bledsoe Creek has 58 paved campsites with fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. All have water hookups.

Forty-four of these campsites have 50/30/20-amp service, are level, and can accommodate rigs over 20 feet long.
Fourteen campsites have 30/20-amp service, vary from level to slight incline, and are appropriate for rigs less than 20 feet long.
A dump station and laundromat are available year-round.
Two bathhouses with heat and air conditioning provide hot showers.
Tents can be set up in the grass or on paved parking pads unless otherwise indicated.
Firewood and ice are sold onsite.
Sites 4, 18, and 43 have additional improvements making them compliant with the American Disabilities Act.

Bledsoe Creek State Park

Nashville East-Lebanon  KOA

TN40RV Campground

## Overview

Rockland Recreation Area is located on the shore of Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake was created by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, nicknamed for his tough and aggressive personality.

#### Natural Features:

Set in a moderately wooded area, Rockland Recreation Area is host to numerous wetland species that occupy the wooded areas along the nature trails within the area. Migratory birds visit the area during the winter months as well as year-round forest birds.

#### Recreation:

Visitors enjoy a vast array of recreational opportunities at Old Hickory including waterskiing, fishing, boating, swimming and hiking. The area provides excellent fishing for several species including bass, crappie, walleye, sauger and catfish. There are boat ramps located at Black Jack Cove, Creekwood Marina, Drakes Creek Marina and Shady Cove Marina. 

#### Facilities:

Rockland Recreation Area contains five group shelters and one gazebo. All shelters are covered and readily equipped with tables and grills. Many of the visitors to the shelters find the ease of bank fishing popular within the Rockland Recreation Area. 

#### Nearby Attractions:

Nashville, Tennessee, is located within a 20 to 25 minutes’ drive from Rockland Recreation Area. The Old Hickory Lake Resource Managers Office and Visitor Center are located directly within the Rockland Recreation Area. A trip to the Visitor Center is an excellent way to learn more about the history, navigational facilities and other programs at Old Hickory Lake. There are numerous stores with amenities within the Old Hickory Lake area.

Rockland Recreation Area

US Army Corps of Engineers

not a camp but the Lady who runs it is so nice. She always has a smile on here face and she just seems to love what she does. I strive for that happiness.

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I’ve only been here kayaking but it’s nice and clean. 

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