Cook Day Use Area
Cook Day Use Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.13667, -86.59583
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 615-889-1975
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cook Day Use Area
Overview Cook Day Use 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. Recreation The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of its 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. Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, striped bass, Cherokee bass and white bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers. A large sandy swimming beach provides guests of Cook Day Use Area with convenient access to swimming and comfortable sunbathing. The Three Hickories Nature Trail is a 1.6 mile nature trail located in a wooded area within Cook Recreation Area. Facilities Cook Day Use Area offers two large group shelters for day use, which can accommodate 75 and 100 guests, making it an ideal spot for large parties and family functions. A large playground surrounded by lush, grassy areas are perfect for children to run around and enjoy the outdoors. Natural Features J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as par
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 16 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Points Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Seven Points (Tn) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Safe Harbor RV Resort | RV park | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #23 | Overnight parking | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Anderson Road Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Anderson Road Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 2.2 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.