Cedar Creek (TN)

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Fishing, swimming, and paddling draw campers to Cedar Creek, an Army Corps of Engineers campground set on Old Hickory Lake about 20 minutes from Nashville. The campground runs roughly 60 sites arranged in wagon-wheel loops, with a mix of lakefront positions and interior spots tucked under a heavy tree canopy. Sites 1 through 6 get the most sun; the rest range from partial to full shade. Lakefront sites are more generously spaced, while the back sides of the interior loops sit closer together, with some sites nearly adjacent to one another.

Site quality is generally consistent. RV pads are level and come with a fire ring, picnic table, and a secondary wooden table useful for camp cooking setups. Electric hookups provide 50/30/20-amp service, and water pressure has drawn consistent praise across reviews. There is no sewer at individual sites, but a dump station is on-site. Two bathhouses serve the campground, with the newer facility offering individual shower rooms. "Bathrooms are very clean, dump station is easy to access, the people were kind," notes Campfiresandcoffee94. Verizon users have reported three bars at some sites, with T-Mobile running closer to two. Heavy tree cover limits Starlink viability at many spots.

Access is worth planning around. The final four miles into the campground follow a winding two-lane road with minimal shoulders and a 35 mph speed limit. Inside the campground, roads are narrow, several turns are sharp, and drainage ditches line the edges. Larger rigs, particularly those over 40 feet, will need to take corners wide. The attendant at check-in has been known to specifically flag a tight right-hand turn just past the entrance station. Weekday arrivals make navigation considerably easier. Deer are frequently spotted along the access road in late afternoon.

Cedar Creek runs seasonally from mid-April through mid-October, with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Sites run $30 to $50 per night, which some campers find on the higher end for the interior loops. Weekends bring day-use crowds to the beach and volleyball area, and that overflow has occasionally reached campground restrooms and shower facilities. Weekday stays are noticeably quieter and less congested. Pets are welcome, and those traveling with dogs will find dog-friendly campgrounds near Old Hickory Lake worth comparing before booking. Lone Branch is another option in the area for campers who want a different layout or site configuration.

Fee Info

No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.

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Map & DirectionsCedar Creek (TN) is located in Tennessee near Mount Juliet

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Directions

From Nashville, TN. Travel East on I-40 to exit 221A. Continue onto TN-45/Old Hickory Blvd. Turn right onto US-70/Lebanon Pike. Turn left onto Nonaville Road and travel until reaching a 4-way stop. Turn right at the 4-way stop onto Saundersville Road. The recreation area will be at the end of the road.

Address

9264 SAUNDERSVILLE ROAD
Mount juliet, TN 37122

Coordinates

36.276755 N
86.510772 W

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    Last on 8/1/26
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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviews24 Camper Reviews - Cedar Creek (TN)

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Multiple campers commented on the beautiful lakefront location with clean facilities and waterfront sites offering great views. Feedback commonly touched on helpful staff and family-friendly amenities, though weekend crowds can impact the peaceful atmosphere.

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Reviewed Jul. 27, 2026

Beautiful, clean and easy location

Sort of a narrow road in. Not well marked, you really just dead end into the campground. We arrived early but were told by attendant that check in was 3 pm and we needed to wait some where else. The other person said go on in. It has to do with cleaning the sites between campers. That I understand. Anyway backing in on 55 was easy and only took one pad to level. Hookups are convenient. Great views of the lake. Verizon worked pretty well. The

Site55
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2026

Not the Best COE We've Stayed At

We stayed one night at Cedar Creek Campground while traveling north and appreciated its location, which allowed us to bypass Nashville traffic by using I-840 and TN-45. We followed the route using RV Trip Wizard and Waze, although Waze wanted to route us through I-40. Coming in from the south, we did not see any brown campground signs until we reached the marina entrance. The final approach travels through a narrow, hilly rural-suburban area before arriving at the campground. Check-in was quick, and we headed to back-in Site 22 with 50/30/20-amp electric and water. Immediately after leaving the check-in station, there is a fairly tight right-hand turn. The attendant specifically warned us to take it wide, explaining they occasionally see larger rigs scrape there. The site length was accurately represented on Recreation.gov and accommodated our 40-foot fifth wheel, although we needed to unhitch to park our F-450 alongside the trailer. Utilities were conveniently located near the middle of the site, water pressure was excellent, and the site included a newer picnic table, fire ring with cooking grate, and lantern post. We received three bars on Verizon and two bars on T-Mobile. Our T-Mobile Home Internet averaged 193 Mbps download and 1.3 Mbps upload. With the heavy tree canopy, Starlink availability will vary considerably by site, and we doubt Site 22 would have provided a usable view of the sky. The campground has two bathhouses, with the newer facility offering individual shower rooms. The older bathhouse had two coin-operated machines, although the dryer was out of service during our stay. The lakeside sites are more generously spaced, while the interior loops connect to one another, making the back sides of the loops feel very close together, with some sites almost sitting on top of each other. Sites 54 and 56B appeared to be among the better choices for larger rigs. Although we didn't use the dump station, it looked manageable for a 40-foot rig despite reviews suggesting otherwise. The biggest consideration is maneuverability. The roads are narrow, several turns are sharp, and there are trees and drainage ditches throughout the campground. We exited without incident, but even on a Thursday with light occupancy, it required careful driving. Had the campground been full with vehicles parked along the roads, navigating a large RV would have been considerably more challenging. Overall, we enjoyed the peaceful Corps of Engineers setting and the opportunity to avoid Nashville traffic, but for our 40-foot fifth wheel, we're not convinced the extra maneuvering required is worth the tradeoff for future overnight stays.

Site22
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by MickandKarla W., July 1, 2026
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2025

Close to Nashville

Nice campground consisting of heavily wooded multiple wagon wheel style areas. Sites 1 thru 6 full sun, remainder of sites have partial to full shade. Tight fit for my 43’ motorhome, especially maneuvering dump station. Campground host take their job very seriously.

Site51
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Apr. 11, 2024

Clean, Well Maintained

We used this as an overnight stop on our way to Georgia. Google Maps was right on for getting us here. The park was well maintained and the bathrooms were clean. There is water and electricity on site with a dump station at the back of the park. The sites along the lake have great views. Nights were quiet.

Site44
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Apr. 5, 2024

Great Overnight Spot

We pulled in about 7 PM. We found our ticket for the campsite taped to the window of the booth. Reatroom are clean a little chilly As we were in beginning of April. It was a very quiet campground this time of year. Very clean and well maintained.

Sitesite 44
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Sep. 13, 2023

Nice location with tons of deer and beautiful sunswts

We stayed at site 1 for 3-nights. We had a squirrel eating and dropping his acorns on our travel trailer. We found it a fun addition to our experience. When we arrived on Sunday afternoon,there were passes for cars taped to the window but our was not there. There was no one in the booth. Despite this we found our site easily near the entrance gate and got set up. We got our vehicle pass the next day. The bathrooms were campsite clean, not hotel clean, which met my expectations. I wrongly believed the sites had sewer based on the Dyrt icons but they only meant they have a dump station at the camp ground. Sites do not have sewer. This location is about 20 mins to Nashville and there is plenty to see for fun. Be careful driving in as there are a ton of deer in the late afternoons along the road.

Site1
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Sarah J., September 13, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 24, 2023

Rude hosts

Looking forward to our 10 day reservation. Arrived a little early , and the old man at the entrance was so bloody rude. All he could get out of his mouth was ‘you can’t get in till three, so you gotta leave’. He told me ‘you can go back to where you came from’. His arm was in a sling so maybe he was in pain and is not normally so rude, but we cancelled

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 15, 2023

Amazing campground!

We are on a cross country trip. And stopped here for 3 night 2 and half days and we couldn't be happier about this place! We were at site 34 and it was probably one of the best sites they have! Shade and privacy bushes on both sides of us. Most sites didn't have this feature. We also had a amazing view of the river! Fire pit and a little table we used for cooking plus a picnic table. We had a tent and it was such perfect weather breezy and warm. We were 30 mins away from Nashville spent a day over there. We were here during the week so it was way less crowded. The camp site is a little pricey for us but worth every cent spent!!

Site34
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 9, 2023

Beautiful and well maintained

RV pads are in great shape. All of them are level and come with a fire pit, nice picnic table, and an extra wooden table for tabletop grills or whatever else you want to use them for. Bathrooms are good enough. It looks like most or all sites have a view of the water. The shoreline is clean and the grass is mowed everywhere.

The listing here says there are sewer hookups. I don’t see them at any of the sites, so I’m assuming there is a dump station. We only stayed one night passing through, so we didn’t mess with any of that. I also saw something that only listed 50 amp hookup. My spot also has a 30 amp hookup in case you need that and don’t have the dog bone.

Site23
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Derek N., June 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Derek N., June 9, 2023
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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2022

Excellent campground

Large sites. Lots of grass for tents. Great people we’re running it. Right on the water. Worth the price.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 1, 2022

Nice spot

Stopped in just for a night while driving across many states. The check in gate wasn't attended at the time and directed us to make a reservation online. We were able to drive the campground and select a spot then simply pay online. Very easy. Sites are very well-maintained with mix of shade and sun. Nice coated metal mesh large picnic table and fire ring. Restrooms are clean, well lit etc. Sites closer to the waterfront are beautiful and more spread out than the inland sites.

Site20
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Jan. 29, 2022

Pull behind camper

My family camper at Cedar Creek campground in September 2020. The park was very child-friendly and clean. It was close to the water for fishing and had an adorable playground. Shower houses were conveniently placed and clean. The only problem we had was the parking circles oddly number and a little confusing to follow.

Sitesite 17
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Lillian H., January 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Lillian H., January 29, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 25, 2021

Breathtakingly Beautiful ❤️

We came from Idaho to Tennessee in May for two weeks and this was our first campsite. We fell in love with peaceful walks along the river, watching the ducks and birds along with a few turtles 🐢. Coffee just hits you different when watching the sun shimmer on a glass lake. Bathrooms are very clean, dump station is easy to access, the people were kind. Make sure you walk around the whole place and see the most beautiful HUGE old tree. Just standing under it's branches makes you feel so small, but so safe. Can't wait to visit again, could have stayed forever.

Site21&22
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2020

Convenient and clean

This campground was nice and quiet and convenient to the cute town of Mount Juliet. Sites a little closer then I like or expect from COE/state parks. Bathrooms near to the entrance were a little dated, but the ones near the dump station were nicer. The playground/beach area was nice. The laundry was literally 1 washer and 1 dryer behind the bathrooms near the entrance (outside under an overhang). We will pass through again.

Reviewed Oct. 3, 2020

RV Camping Compatible

We were scrambling to get a campsite the on tail end of Labor Day Weekend. The cheapest campsite we could get had a cement slab, potable water, picnic table which was great. Right across the lawn was a beach for swimming, clean bathrooms, and a sandy court for volleyball etc. As a tent camper, we would not recommend this campground on a busy weekend. If we had an RV, this seems like a perfectly fine campground to go to. Lots of families and the campground officials were incredibly kind!

  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Jeni N., October 3, 2020
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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2019

Great layout for RVs

Great layout for RVs. Nice bathrooms, mini cul-de-sacs and right on the water. Secret gem, books fast.

  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Stæven F., October 18, 2019
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Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

very relaxing

Great campground , many sites on the water. spectacular sunsets. bathrooms were cleaned daily, camp personnel were very helpful and kind. NICE BEACH AREA TO SWIM. Cedar Creek Marina is within walking distance and they rent boats . The restaurant is awesome with live entertainment most nights during the summer. Only 10 minutes to major shopping areas.

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

great place

$5 per vehicle, nice place to go downtown the day to relax and swim

Reviewed Jul. 19, 2018

Nice & Quiet Campground

Compared to other COE campgrounds we have been to the sites here are a little small. we are in Site #4, satellite cones in perfect. we have a 41’ Class A with a toad. Getting to the park after turning off main road, it’s a 2 lanes of winding road with shoulders almost all 4 miles, 35 mile speed limit. The bathrooms are dated and lots of bugs. we showered everyday so not horrible but fastest shower we taken in a long time. If you can get one of the lake front sites they are huge and a beautiful view. Except for the park it’s hard to ride bikes outside of the park because no shoulders on the road. There is a nice beach and playground for the kids however on the weekends it’s crowded. Shopping close, nice marina with boat and kayak rentals not a half mile away, there is s nice bar/restaurant with live bands on the weekend, casual with happy hour and inexpensive food prices. It has indoor outdoor seating.

  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Julie S., July 19, 2018
  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Julie S., July 19, 2018
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Reviewed May. 17, 2018

Nice campground just far enough out of Nashville

We are currently staying at Cedar Creek. It's a nice campground with about 60 sites. There are not as many waterfront sites compared to most Corps of Engineer Parks. There are some other inside sites with views, but the majority do not have them.

I would give the campground 5 stars but the day use area kind of ruined it for us on the weekends. The crowd has been loud and rowdy and left the day use area a mess. They also overflowed into the campground, walking in and using the campground showers and restrooms when they had their own.

I walked around on Monday with my dogs and found everything from condoms to dirty diapers. If the Corps can get a handle on the day use area, this little gem would be perfect.

Site19
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 26, 2018

Lovely Lakeside

This is one of my favorite campsites. On Old Hickory Lake. Accomodates both tents and RV’s. Most sites have a lovely view of the lake if not directly along the shore. Swimming beach, playground, and marina both within walking distance. National Park pass offers significant discount to seniors.

SiteMultiple tent sites over the years.
  • Review photo of Cedar Creek (TN) by Kathy G., April 26, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cedar Creek Campground located in Tennessee?

Cedar Creek Campground is located on Old Hickory Lake in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. It's a Corps of Engineers park situated about 4 miles down a winding road off the main highway. The campground offers waterfront and water view sites, with the Cedar Creek Marina within walking distance. The location provides easy access to the cute town of Mt. Juliet for supplies and attractions.

Is Cedar Creek Campground suitable for RV camping?

Cedar Creek Campground is excellent for RV camping. The campground features level cement pads that can accommodate large RVs, including 41' Class A motorhomes with towed vehicles. Each site includes a fire pit, picnic table, and an extra wooden table for additional use. The layout is specifically designed with RVs in mind, and many campers note it's a great setup with potable water available. Satellite reception is good at some sites, and the campground books quickly due to its popularity with RVers.

Is there a map available for Cedar Creek Campground?

Yes, maps for Cedar Creek Campground are available. The campground features approximately 60 sites arranged in mini cul-de-sacs with a clear layout. While physical maps can be obtained at the check-in gate, the campground allows visitors to drive through and select a spot before making an online reservation if the gate isn't attended. For planning purposes, contact the campground directly for the most current map.

Where is Cedar Creek Campground located in Tennessee?

Cedar Creek Campground is located on Old Hickory Lake in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. It's a Corps of Engineers park situated about 4 miles down a winding road off the main highway. The campground offers waterfront and water view sites, with the Cedar Creek Marina within walking distance. The location provides easy access to the cute town of Mt. Juliet for supplies and attractions.

Is there a map available for Cedar Creek Campground?

Yes, maps for Cedar Creek Campground are available. The campground features approximately 60 sites arranged in mini cul-de-sacs with a clear layout. While physical maps can be obtained at the check-in gate, the campground allows visitors to drive through and select a spot before making an online reservation if the gate isn't attended. For planning purposes, contact the campground directly for the most current map.

Is Cedar Creek Campground suitable for RV camping?

Cedar Creek Campground is excellent for RV camping. The campground features level cement pads that can accommodate large RVs, including 41' Class A motorhomes with towed vehicles. Each site includes a fire pit, picnic table, and an extra wooden table for additional use. The layout is specifically designed with RVs in mind, and many campers note it's a great setup with potable water available. Satellite reception is good at some sites, and the campground books quickly due to its popularity with RVers.

What do reviews say about Cedar Creek Campground in Tennessee?

Cedar Creek Campground receives high marks for its beautiful lakeside location with spectacular sunsets. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, including regularly maintained bathrooms and shower houses. The swimming beach, playground, and volleyball court are popular amenities, especially for families with children. Many visitors highlight the peaceful atmosphere and wildlife viewing opportunities. The nearby marina offers boat rentals and a restaurant with live entertainment. While most sites are spacious with grassy areas, some note that not all sites have water views, and the campground can get busy during peak times. The friendly staff and overall maintenance of the grounds are consistently praised.