Anderson Road Campground
J Percy Priest Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: NASHVILLE, TN, TN
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$36 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (228 reviews)
Season: May through October
Anderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding a
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/anderson-road-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Lakeside location with boat launch and fishing access, plus diverse recreation including hiking and wildlife viewing in surrounding woods and grasslands. Only 5 miles east of downtown Nashville via I-40.
Wildlife alert: Spotted Salamanders observed in area — watch for them especially in wet conditions. Groundhogs and Tufted Titmice also present.
Insider tips for Anderson Road Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and limited inventory (36 sites total). Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites despite RV accommodations. Plan water activities (boating, fishing, swimming) as primary recreation — lake is the main draw.
Skip Anderson Road Campground if: You need RV hookups (water/electric/sewer) — none are available at most sites.. You're visiting outside May-October window — campground is closed seasonally.. Thunderstorms concern you — current forecast shows showers and thunderstorms likely with gusts to 25 mph..
Best time to visit Anderson Road Campground: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only; temperate climate provides long recreation season per RIDB..
Nearby campgrounds: Smith Springs (Antioch, TN), Cook Day Use Area (HERMITAGE, TN), Seven Points (Tn) (HERMITAGE, TN), Poole Knobs (LAVERGNE, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Anderson Road Campground
Cell signal at Anderson Road Campground (NASHVILLE, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Anderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Fishing opportunities abound at J.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and limited inventory (36 sites total).
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites despite RV accommodations.
Plan water activities (boating, fishing, swimming) as primary recreation
lake is the main draw.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only; temperate climate provides long recreation season per RIDB.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east for 5 miles to exit 219. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike and continue straight on Bell Road for 5 miles. Turn left on Smith Springs Road, then left on Anderson Road. The campground is ahead about 1 mile on the left or continue straight on Anderson Road to access the day use area and shelter.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — J Percy Priest Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at J Percy Priest Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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