Lone Branch
Old Hickory Lake — lakeside
Location: MT. JULIET, TN, TN
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lone Branch offers all the amenities visitors need for a peaceful Tennessee getaway. Plenty of trees to provide shade, grassy open areas to run around, grills for barbequing and a boat ramp.Boating and fishing are generally the main attractions for lake-goers, with anglers often catching black bass, crappie and catfish.Both group picnic shelters have electric hookups and grills, and each holds up to 50 guests; however, parking may be limited. A boat ramp is also available for use.Old Hickory Lak
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Lone Branch offers excellent boating and fishing for black bass, crappie, and catfish, with well-maintained facilities including a boat ramp, picnic tables, and grills. Google reviewers consistently praise the fishing quality, scenic beauty, and family-friendly amenities with a 4.6/5 rating from 270 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Northern Short-tailed Shrew, Red Fox, Groundhog, Osprey, Cedar Waxwing, Chipping Sparrow, Red-tailed Hawk, Painted Turtle, and Ouachita Map Turtle documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lone Branch: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand. Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups. If kayaking, be aware of heavy boat traffic during peak times. 2.1-mile asphalt path available for walking/exercise around the area.
Skip Lone Branch if: You need water or sewer hookups — neither are available.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only (May-October).. You prefer solitude — popular fishing and boating destination with significant traffic..
Best time to visit Lone Branch: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Cedar Creek (Tn) (Hendersonville, TN), Cages Bend (GALLATIN, TN), Laguardo (LEBANON, TN), Avondale (Hendersonville, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lone Branch
Cell signal at Lone Branch (MT. JULIET, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Lone Branch offers all the amenities visitors need for a peaceful Tennessee getaway. Plenty of trees to provide shade, grassy open areas to run around, grills for barbequing and a boat ramp.Boating and fishing are generally the main attractions for lake-goers, with anglers often catching black bass, crappie and catfish.Both group picnic shelters have electric hookups and grills, and each holds up to 50 guests; however, parking may be limited. A boat ramp is also available for use.Old Hickory Lake is a reservoir in north-central Tennessee created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups.
If kayaking, be aware of heavy boat traffic during peak times.
2.1-mile asphalt path available for walking/exercise around the area.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Nashville, TN, take I-40 East to exit 229-B/Golden Bear Gateway. Continue straight on Golden Bear Gateway for approximately 9 miles. Entrance to the recreation area will be on your left just passed Cedar Creek Club. * Golden Bear Gateway turns into Benders Ferry Road at the US-70/Lebanon Road intersection.
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- 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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