Smith Springs
J Percy Priest Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Antioch, TN, TN
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Smith Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback r
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/smith-springs to be notified when sites open up.
Lakeside recreation area offering fishing, boating, and picnicking with numerous scenic spots. Google reviews highlight clean facilities, lakeside views, and abundant picnic areas with grills near Percy Priest Lake.
Wildlife alert: Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Bluebird, Bufflehead, Red-tailed Hawk, and Pond Slider present in the area
Insider tips for Smith Springs: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Multiple picnic areas with grills available throughout the recreation area for gathering Boat ramp and water access available for boating and canoeing activities
Skip Smith Springs if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only. You want more than 1 tent site—only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Smith Springs: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Anderson Road Campground (NASHVILLE, TN), Seven Points (Tn) (HERMITAGE, TN), Cook Day Use Area (HERMITAGE, TN), Poole Knobs (LAVERGNE, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Smith Springs
Cell signal at Smith Springs (Antioch, TN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Smith Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Fishing opportunities abound at J.
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 high demand
Multiple picnic areas with grills available throughout the recreation area for gathering
Boat ramp and water access available for boating and canoeing activities
Official operating season per verified data
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 downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east 5 miles to exit 219. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike, then left on Smith Springs Road. The recreation area is on the left after about 2 miles.
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 — J Percy Priest Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at J Percy Priest Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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