Rockland Recreation Area
Old Hickory Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Hendersonville, TN, TN
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$200 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Rockland Recreation Area is located on the shore of Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake was created by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, nicknamed for his tough and aggressive personality.Nashville, Tennessee, is located within a 20 to 25 minute s\drive from Rockland Recreation Area.
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, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rockland-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Rockland Recreation Area offers waterfront camping on Old Hickory Lake with excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and swimming. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean restrooms, abundant shade from mature trees, and scenic shoreline views.
Wildlife alert: Bobcats, Great Horned Owls, Eastern Bluebirds, and three species of map turtles have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Rockland Recreation Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 6 tent sites and high demand. Bring kayaks to take advantage of easy water access and drop-ins mentioned by campers. Verify current operational status before visiting, as the park experienced significant tornado damage in December 2023 with cleanup ongoing as of summer 2024.
Skip Rockland Recreation Area if: You require electrical, water, or sewer hookups—none are available at tent sites.. You need guaranteed availability without advance planning—book far ahead for this small, popular federal campground..
Best time to visit Rockland Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though federal campground booking requires early reservation..
Nearby campgrounds: Old Hickory Beach (OLD HICKORY, TN), Shutes Branch (OLD HICKORY, TN), Avondale (Hendersonville, TN), Cages Bend (GALLATIN, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rockland Recreation Area
Cell signal at Rockland Recreation Area (Hendersonville, 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
- 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.
Rockland Recreation Area is located on the shore of Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake was created by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, nicknamed for his tough and aggressive personality.Nashville, Tennessee, is located within a 20 to 25 minute s\drive from Rockland Recreation Area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 6 tent sites and high demand.
Bring kayaks to take advantage of easy water access and drop-ins mentioned by campers.
Verify current operational status before visiting, as the park experienced significant tornado damage in December 2023 with cleanup ongoing as of summer 2024.
Campground operates year-round, though federal campground booking requires early reservation.
Things to do nearby
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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, TN, take I-65 North to TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Continue East on TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. to exit 3 for US-31E toward Hendersonville. Turn right onto Rockland Road (1st red light you come to), travel approximately 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Power Plant Road. Turn left onto Overlook Circle. You are now in Rockland Recreation Area.
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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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