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Campers playing volleyball.Camping at Old Hickory Lake

Camping is allowed in designated camping areas only. Corps of Engineers designated camping areas on Old Hickory are Cages Bend and Cedar Creek Campgrounds.

Click here for Old Hickory campground information and general rules (PDF Format).

Click here for information about non-Corps group use areas located at Old Hickory.

Camping Reservations

You can enjoy nationwide one-stop shopping for reservations at selected Federal recreation facilities, including facilities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other Federal Facilities. Advanced campsite reservations are recommended and can be made by calling toll free at
1-877-444-6777 or electronically on “the web” at  www.Recreation.gov.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Old Hickory Lake charges fees at designated camping and day use areas. Current Golden Age/Access passport holders or individuals possessing the new America the Beautiful (ATB) Interagency Senior or Access Pass will receive a 50% discount on these fees.

Note: The Corps of Engineers will accept only the ATB Senior or Access Pass. We will not honor the ATB Annual Pass or Volunteer Pass. The Corps of Engineers will issue and honor the Corps Annual Pass.


Camping Season Dates

**Campground opening and closing
dates are subject to change**
Open Date Last Day to
Make Reservations
Close Date
2011 April 1 October 31 November 1
2012 April 2 October 30 October 31
2013 April 1 October 30 October 31


Cages Bend

USACE Cages Bend Campground Map (PDF Format)
Click here to view site pictures.

Cages Bend Campground is located on Old Hickory Lake near Hendersonville/Gallatin and Metropolitan Nashville. The campground offers 43 sites with electric and water
hook-ups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station, a boat launch,
and laundry facilities.


Cedar Creek

USACE Cedar Creek Campground Map (PDF Format)
Click here to view site pictures.

Cedar Creek Campground is located on Old Hickory Lake just outside of Metropolitan Nashville, TN, and near The Hermitage, which is the historical home of President Andrew Jackson. The campground offers 59 sites with electric and water hook-ups. Additional amenities include hot showers, dump station, laundry facilities, picnic shelter, a playground, and boat launch.
 


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Resource Manager’s Office
No. 5 Power Plant Road
Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075
(615) 822-4846 or (615) 847-2395

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Page Last Updated:
14 February 2012

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