Avondale
Old Hickory Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Hendersonville, TN, TN
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. Visitors can bring their family and friends for water sports and plenty of sunshine. The boat launch area at Avondale is open year-round.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/avondale to be notified when sites open up.
Avondale excels as a boat launch destination with year-round access to Old Hickory Lake's main channel and is a proven fishing spot for black bass and bank fishing. The picnic shelter accommodates groups up to 50 people (weekday reservations available).
Wildlife alert: Eastern Bobcats have been observed in the area. Osprey are present, indicating active water predators. Northern Map Turtle and Ouachita Map Turtle inhabit the lake.
Insider tips for Avondale: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability (only 1 tent site) The picnic shelter is reservable on weekdays if you're planning a larger group gathering Arrive prepared for water activities: boating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing are primary uses here
Skip Avondale if: You need hookups — the source explicitly states 'No hookups at most sites'. You prefer traditional campground camping — this is primarily a day-use boat launch and picnic area with only 1 tent site. Thunderstorm activity concerns you — current forecast shows showers and thunderstorms likely with gusts up to 25 mph.
Best time to visit Avondale: Year-round — Boat launch area operates year-round with consistent access to Old Hickory Lake.
Nearby campgrounds: Cages Bend (GALLATIN, TN), Nat Caldwell Park (GALLATIN, TN), Lone Branch (MT. JULIET, TN), Cedar Creek (Tn) (Hendersonville, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Avondale
Cell signal at Avondale (Hendersonville, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. Visitors can bring their family and friends for water sports and plenty of sunshine. The boat launch area at Avondale is open year-round.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability (only 1 tent site)
The picnic shelter is reservable on weekdays if you're planning a larger group gathering
Arrive prepared for water activities: boating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing are primary uses here
Boat launch area operates year-round with consistent access to Old Hickory Lake
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Nashville, TN: Take I-65 N to TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Take Exit 9 from TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd, turn right onto Shute Lane. Continue straight onto Avondale Access Road. Follow signs into recreation area.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Old Hickory Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Old Hickory Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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