CampgroundDay Use

Cedar Creek (TN)

Old Hickory Lake
Near Mount Juliet, Tennessee

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Management
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Fishing

Amenities

  • Dump Station
  • Entrance Station
  • Flush Toilets (Seasonal)
  • Playground
  • Showers (Seasonal)
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Fire Pit
  • Water Hookup
  • Picnic Table
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Platform
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • BBQ
  • Accessibility

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
36° 16' 36.3180" N
Longitude
86° 30' 38.7792" W
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.

Need to Know

  • Group shelter is for day-use only and may be reserved during most weekdays; however, this does not reserve parking nor pay for the use fee of the park.
  • There is a $5.00/vehicle or $2.00/walk-in for day-use facilities; parking is limited
  • Parking spaces may not be reserved
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Contact Information

    5 Power Plant Road
    Hendersonville, TN 37075
    9264 SAUNDERSVILLE ROAD
    Mount Juliet, TN 37122

    For campground inquiries, please call: 615-754-4947

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