Cedar Creek (Tn)
Old Hickory Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Hendersonville, TN, TN
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (630 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities like boating, hiking, fishing and relaxing on the swim beach. A picnic shelter located in the day use area may also be reserved on weekdays throughout the summer. The lake is named after the 7th U.S.
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedar-creek-tn to be notified when sites open up.
Cedar Creek Campground offers 59-60 campsites on Old Hickory Lake with activities like boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, showers, and electric hookups on select sites.
Wildlife alert: Osprey, red-tailed hawks, painted turtles, and map turtles are present in the area. Red foxes and groundhogs also inhabit the region.
Insider tips for Cedar Creek (Tn): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only; verify hookup availability when booking Picnic shelter in day-use area available for weekday reservations during summer
Skip Cedar Creek (Tn) if: You need water or sewer hookups - only electric available on select sites. You're planning to visit November through April - seasonal closure. You prefer less-crowded facilities - book well in advance due to high demand.
Best time to visit Cedar Creek (Tn): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lone Branch (MT. JULIET, TN), Cages Bend (GALLATIN, TN), Avondale (Hendersonville, TN), Laguardo (LEBANON, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Creek (Tn)
Cell signal at Cedar Creek (Tn) (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
- 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.
Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities like boating, hiking, fishing and relaxing on the swim beach. A picnic shelter located in the day use area may also be reserved on weekdays throughout the summer. The lake is named after the 7th U.S.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 as this is a popular federal campground
Electric hookups available on select sites only; verify hookup availability when booking
Picnic shelter in day-use area available for weekday reservations during summer
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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. 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.
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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