Old Hickory Beach
Old Hickory Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: OLD HICKORY, TN, TN
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach. Entertaining is easy with a large group picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests and grills for cooking out.
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, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/old-hickory-beach to be notified when sites open up.
Old Hickory Beach offers scenic lake views with a man-made beach, fishing opportunities, and a covered picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-kept grounds, abundant fish, and family-friendly amenities.
Wildlife alert: Great Horned Owl, Eastern Bobcat, Bobcat, Winter Wren, Eastern Bluebird, Purple Sandpiper, Northern Map Turtle, Ouachita Map Turtle, and Broadhead Skink observed in the area.
Insider tips for Old Hickory Beach: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand. $5 per car day-use fee applies during summer swimming season. Large group picnic shelter available for rent, accommodating up to 100 guests. Fishing is productive; reviewers report catching many fish.
Skip Old Hickory Beach if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You prefer natural beaches — the beach is man-made with some reviewers noting sandy conditions can get slimy..
Best time to visit Old Hickory Beach: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period; summer offers swimming and beach access..
Nearby campgrounds: Rockland Recreation Area (Hendersonville, TN), Shutes Branch (OLD HICKORY, TN), Avondale (Hendersonville, TN), Cages Bend (GALLATIN, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Old Hickory Beach
Cell signal at Old Hickory Beach (OLD HICKORY, 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.
Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach. Entertaining is easy with a large group picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests and grills for cooking out.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site and high demand.
$5 per car day-use fee applies during summer swimming season.
Large group picnic shelter available for rent, accommodating up to 100 guests.
Fishing is productive; reviewers report catching many fish.
Campground operates seasonally during this period; summer offers swimming and beach access.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Nashville, take I-65 North to exit 92, TN-45/Old Hickory Blvd toward Madison, continue until you cross over the Cumberland River then take the 2nd left onto Bridgeway Ave., travel approximately 0.2 miles and turn left onto Ensley Ave., continue approximately 0.3 miles and turn left onto Swinging Bridge Road, continue approximately 0.4 miles and turn right onto Burnett Road. The entrance to the park will be at the end of the road.
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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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