Nat Caldwell Park
Old Hickory Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: GALLATIN, TN, TN
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nat Caldwell Park is located right off of US-31E/Nashville Pike. This park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and other outdoor activities.Hikers may be interested in the nearby Lock 4 Park. It offers hiking trails as well as mountain bike trails.Nat Caldwell is smaller and not as busy as some of the other parks in the area making it a great place to relax and enjoy your day.
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, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Nat Caldwell Park is a smaller, less crowded park ideal for relaxation with shoreline fishing and water sports access. It features a group picnic shelter, grill, and open grassy areas convenient for day visits and kayak/canoe launches.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Bobcat, Osprey, Painted Turtle, and Ouachita Map Turtle documented in the area
Insider tips for Nat Caldwell Park: Bring bug spray and sunscreen — reviewers noted these essentials Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Portable restroom available on-site; plan accordingly as there are no hookups
Skip Nat Caldwell Park if: You need RV hookups — none are available at sites. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger, busier campgrounds with more amenities.
Best time to visit Nat Caldwell Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Avondale (Hendersonville, TN), Cages Bend (GALLATIN, TN), Lone Branch (MT. JULIET, TN), Cedar Creek (Tn) (Hendersonville, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Nat Caldwell Park
Cell signal at Nat Caldwell Park (GALLATIN, 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 · 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.
Nat Caldwell Park is located right off of US-31E/Nashville Pike. This park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and other outdoor activities.Hikers may be interested in the nearby Lock 4 Park. It offers hiking trails as well as mountain bike trails.Nat Caldwell is smaller and not as busy as some of the other parks in the area making it a great place to relax and enjoy your day.
Verified facts
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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 entryBring bug spray and sunscreen
reviewers noted these essentials
Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Portable restroom available on-site; plan accordingly as there are no hookups
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Nashville, take I-65 North to TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Continue East on TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Boulevard to exit 9. Merge onto US-31E N/Johnny Cash Pkwy/E Main St. and continue approximately 2.5 miles. Nat Caldwell Park will be on your left just before crossing over Station Camp Creek.
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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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