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.
Description
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.
Fee Info
No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCedar Creek (TN) is located in Tennessee near Mount Juliet
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
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/3/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites 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
Drive Time
- 29 min from Nashville, TN
- 1 hr from Bowling Green, KY
- 1 hr 9 min from Clarksville, TN
- 1 hr 58 min from Elizabethtown, KY

























