Laguardo
Old Hickory Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: LEBANON, TN, TN
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families. It offers a playground, boat ramp, and sandy beach to keep both the kids and adults entertained. Visitors looking for a little more action will find this area is also ideal for bank fishing.
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, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/laguardo to be notified when sites open up.
Laguardo is a family-friendly day-trip destination near Nashville with a sandy beach, playground, boat ramp, and excellent fishing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean restrooms, scenic trees, and variety of activities for kids and adults.
Wildlife alert: Watch for White-tailed Deer, Red Fox, Red-tailed Hawks, and Northern Spiny Softshell Turtles in the area. Eastern Box Turtles and Queensnakes are also present.
Insider tips for Laguardo: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability (only 1 tent site) Watch out for rocks near shore in non-beach areas when fishing from land Bring your own charcoal grills; fire rings and picnic tables are available
Skip Laguardo if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at sites. You want a quiet camping experience — location near Highway 109 has notable traffic noise. You're planning to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Laguardo: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lone Branch (MT. JULIET, TN), Cedar Creek (Tn) (Hendersonville, TN), Cages Bend (GALLATIN, TN), Nat Caldwell Park (GALLATIN, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Laguardo
Cell signal at Laguardo (LEBANON, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families. It offers a playground, boat ramp, and sandy beach to keep both the kids and adults entertained. Visitors looking for a little more action will find this area is also ideal for bank fishing.
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
this is a federal campground with limited availability (only 1 tent site)
Watch out for rocks near shore in non-beach areas when fishing from land
Bring your own charcoal grills; fire rings and picnic tables are available
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, take I-40 East to exit 232-B. Continue North on Hwy. 109 approximately 7.5 miles. Entrance to the park will be on the left.
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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