Power Plant Road and Rockland Recreation Area sustained substantial damage from the tornado on December 9, 2023. These areas will remain closed to the public due to the damage and devastation caused by the tornado. All Rockland picnic shelters will not be available for reservation in 2025. The team is working to coordinate funding and contract cleanup efforts, but it will likely be months before the area can fully re-open. Visitors are encouraged to utilize other local parks and USACE recreation areas during this time. For further information, please contact the Old Hickory Lake Resource Manager's office at: (615) 822-4846 or by email at: oldhickorylake@usace.army.mil.
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Day Use
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. A volleyball court, playground, and large grassy areas are also available.
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.
Recreation Sites
- Group Shelter Electric
- Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Group Picnic Area
- Day
Activities
- Boating
- Archery
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Amenities
- Accessible Boat Ramp
- Flush Toilets (Seasonal)
- Horseshoe Pit
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelters
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Volleyball Courts
- Electricity Hookup
- BBQ
- Picnic Table
- Accessibility
- Water Hookup
Nearby Attractions
Nashville, Tennessee, is located within a 20 to 25 minute s\drive from Rockland Recreation Area. The Old Hickory Lake Resource Manager's 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.
Getting Here
Latitude
36° 17' 53.8656" NLongitude
86° 39' 1.9908" WFrom Nashville, TN, take I-65 North to TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Continue East on TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. to exit 3 for US-31E toward Hendersonville. Turn right onto Rockland Road (1st red light you come to), travel approximately 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Power Plant Road. Turn left onto Overlook Circle. You are now in Rockland Recreation Area.
Need to Know
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
Mailing Address
5 Power Plant Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 615-822-4846
