Old Hickory Beach
Old Hickory Beach is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.28750, -86.66067
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 615-847-8091
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Old Hickory Beach
Overview 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. Birders can find a mix of waterfowl, wading birds, migratory songbirds and the occasional Blue heron or Snowy egret. Other wildlife in the area includes wild turkey, rabbits and white-tailed deer. Recreation Swimming and sailing are popular activities on the lake, while anglers will find an abundant population of catfish, crappie and bass for exceptional bank and boat fishing. Hikers can explore the 1.1-mile Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail, featuring three loops (the Woodland Loop, Willow Swamp Loop and the Wildlife Loop), covering varying terrain. The trail is located below Old Hickory Dam near the tailwater parking lot. Facilities A sandy swimming beach, a playground for the kids, small shelter near the beach and water, large reserveable shelter, and boat ramps. Natural Features Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his tough and aggressive personality. Nearby Attractions Take in the nightlife of downtown Nashville if city entertainment beckons or stick with the great outdoors and sit on the fishing piers
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cracker Barrel #33 | Overnight parking | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #630 | Overnight parking | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| KOA Nashville | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Nashville RV Resort and Cabins | RV park | 4.6 mi | — | — |
| Grand Ole RV Park | RV park | 4.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.