Shutes Branch
Shutes Branch is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.24768, -86.57027
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Paddle Boating, Picnicking, Sailing, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 615-754-4847
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Shutes Branch
Overview Shutes Branch is located on the popular Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive outside of Nashville. There's plenty of opportunities for boating, biking, swimming and fishing, as well as sailing. Recreation Bikers of all skills levels will enjoy the Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail, accessed from the picnic area. The first part of the trail is ideal for beginners, while the second portion will challenge more experienced cyclists with rockier terrain, ledges and tight turns. With its close vicinity to the water, Fishing and swimming are consistently popular activities at Shutes Branch. Facilities Shutes Branch offers various picnic sites, a boat launch and fishing platform. The reservable group picnic shelter holds 50 guests and comes with electric hookups. 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. The lake features 440 miles of scenic shoreline, surrounded by wooded flatlands and plenty of access points. Nearby Attractions Nearby fishing piers attract anglers at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch and Bledsoe Creek State Park. History buffs will enjoy a day trip to The Hermitage, a National Historic Landmark and home of former president, Andrew Jackson, during the early 19th century.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek (Tn) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Lone Branch | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cages Bend | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cracker Barrel #630 | Overnight parking | 5.3 mi | — | — |
| Avondale | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Rockland Recreation Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 5.7 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.