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Old Hickory Beach
Old Hickory Beach is a day-use area on Old Hickory Lake, ideal for relaxing or picnicking with a shelter for up to 100 guests. The beach offers opportunities for birdwatching, featuring various waterfowl and migratory birds. Visitors may also enco...
Shutes Branch
Shutes Branch is situated near Nashville on Old Hickory Lake, offering a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy boating, biking, swimming, fishing, and sailing. It’s a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Mill Springs Mill Shelter
Mill Springs Mill, situated at 9135 Highway 1275 North in Monticello, KY, is a day-use facility by Lake Cumberland, offering scenic views of the lake. Overnight camping is not permitted. Visitors can access a virtual tour of Lake Cumberland.
Obey River Park
Obey River Park is a spacious campground located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, in the hills of Tennessee. The campground provides the largest camping area at the lake, as well as the largest and most visited swimming beach.
From $22/night
Paradise Ridge RV Park
From $61/night
Fishing Creek Campground
Fishing Creek Campground is situated at 1598 E. Highway 1248 near Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of scenic Lake Cumberland. The campground offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and hunting. Visitors can explore the area through a virtual tou...
Nashville KOA Resort
Nashville East / Lebanon KOA Journey
West Boggs Park
Waitsboro Campground
Waitsboro Campground, located at 500 Waitsboro Road, is nestled along the scenic Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. It offers a picturesque setting for visitors. For more information, a virtual tour of Lake Cumberland is available.
Seven Points (TN)
Seven Points Campground is a scenic lakeside retreat in Tennessee, offering a variety of recreational activities. Surrounded by lush hills, it features opportunities for outdoor enjoyment both on the lake and in nearby woodlands. Visitors can enga...
Cook Day Use Area
Cook Day Use Area is a scenic lakeside destination in middle Tennessee, offering a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy both lake activities and explore the surrounding woods and grasslands. It serves as a perfect spot for outdoo...
Lock a
Lock A Campground offers a variety of activities, including horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, hiking, and lake activities for all visitors. Campsites will be held until 2:00 pm on the day after arrival, but late arrivals should call to inform the...
Right Bank Recreation Area
Right Bank Recreation Area, also known as Cheatham Dam, offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages campers to return frequently. It is situated approximately 11 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN, and is just a 30-minute drive ...
Harpeth River Bridge Campground (TN)
Harpeth River Bridge Campground offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere, making it a desirable spot for campers. Located about 10 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN, it's a convenient 30-minute drive to Nashville. Campers should notify staf...
Anderson Road Campground
Anderson Road Campground is a scenic lakeside destination in Tennessee, offering a variety of recreational activities. Campers can enjoy both the lake and the surrounding natural areas. It's an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping offers a rustic experience along 415 miles of shoreline, with most tent sites accessible only by boat. These remote locations provide a peaceful nature escape, but lack amenities such as water, electricity, and r...
Long Branch
Long Branch Campground, situated below Center Hill Dam on the Caney Fork River in central Tennessee, offers a range of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking along its 415 miles of forested shoreline. The 64-mile lake above the...
Smith Springs
Smith Springs Recreation Area is a scenic lakeside destination in middle Tennessee. It offers a variety of recreational activities on the lake and in nearby natural areas. Visitors can enjoy both water-based and land-based pursuits in this beautif...
Cadiz
Cadiz Park, situated on Lake Barkley in Cadiz, Kentucky, offers a perfect day-use area for barbecuing, boating, and fishing. Additionally, the lake is notable for the largest yellow bass caught in Kentucky, weighing one pound one ounce.
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Old Hickory Beach
Old Hickory Beach is a day-use area on Old Hickory Lake, ideal for relaxing or picnicking with a shelter for up to 100 guests. The beach offers opportunities for birdwatching, featuring various waterfowl and migratory birds. Visitors may also enco...
Shutes Branch
Shutes Branch is situated near Nashville on Old Hickory Lake, offering a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy boating, biking, swimming, fishing, and sailing. It’s a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Mill Springs Mill Shelter
Mill Springs Mill, situated at 9135 Highway 1275 North in Monticello, KY, is a day-use facility by Lake Cumberland, offering scenic views of the lake. Overnight camping is not permitted. Visitors can access a virtual tour of Lake Cumberland.
Obey River Park
Obey River Park is a spacious campground located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, in the hills of Tennessee. The campground provides the largest camping area at the lake, as well as the largest and most visited swimming beach.
From $22/night
Paradise Ridge RV Park
From $61/night
Fishing Creek Campground
Fishing Creek Campground is situated at 1598 E. Highway 1248 near Somerset, Kentucky, and is part of scenic Lake Cumberland. The campground offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and hunting. Visitors can explore the area through a virtual tou...
Nashville KOA Resort
Nashville East / Lebanon KOA Journey
West Boggs Park
Waitsboro Campground
Waitsboro Campground, located at 500 Waitsboro Road, is nestled along the scenic Lake Cumberland in southern Kentucky. It offers a picturesque setting for visitors. For more information, a virtual tour of Lake Cumberland is available.
Seven Points (TN)
Seven Points Campground is a scenic lakeside retreat in Tennessee, offering a variety of recreational activities. Surrounded by lush hills, it features opportunities for outdoor enjoyment both on the lake and in nearby woodlands. Visitors can enga...
Cook Day Use Area
Cook Day Use Area is a scenic lakeside destination in middle Tennessee, offering a variety of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy both lake activities and explore the surrounding woods and grasslands. It serves as a perfect spot for outdoo...
Lock a
Lock A Campground offers a variety of activities, including horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, hiking, and lake activities for all visitors. Campsites will be held until 2:00 pm on the day after arrival, but late arrivals should call to inform the...
Right Bank Recreation Area
Right Bank Recreation Area, also known as Cheatham Dam, offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages campers to return frequently. It is situated approximately 11 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN, and is just a 30-minute drive ...
Harpeth River Bridge Campground (TN)
Harpeth River Bridge Campground offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere, making it a desirable spot for campers. Located about 10 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN, it's a convenient 30-minute drive to Nashville. Campers should notify staf...
Anderson Road Campground
Anderson Road Campground is a scenic lakeside destination in Tennessee, offering a variety of recreational activities. Campers can enjoy both the lake and the surrounding natural areas. It's an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping offers a rustic experience along 415 miles of shoreline, with most tent sites accessible only by boat. These remote locations provide a peaceful nature escape, but lack amenities such as water, electricity, and r...
Long Branch
Long Branch Campground, situated below Center Hill Dam on the Caney Fork River in central Tennessee, offers a range of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and hiking along its 415 miles of forested shoreline. The 64-mile lake above the...
Smith Springs
Smith Springs Recreation Area is a scenic lakeside destination in middle Tennessee. It offers a variety of recreational activities on the lake and in nearby natural areas. Visitors can enjoy both water-based and land-based pursuits in this beautif...
Cadiz
Cadiz Park, situated on Lake Barkley in Cadiz, Kentucky, offers a perfect day-use area for barbecuing, boating, and fishing. Additionally, the lake is notable for the largest yellow bass caught in Kentucky, weighing one pound one ounce.
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Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
We highly recommend making reservations in advance, especially during peak season (summer months and holidays). Popular destinations can book up weeks or even months ahead. Last-minute bookings may be available during off-peak times.
Pet policies vary by property. Many campgrounds welcome pets but may have restrictions on size, breed, or number of pets. Some properties charge additional pet fees. Always check the specific property's pet policy before booking.
Essential items include a tent or RV, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food and water, appropriate clothing for the weather, first aid kit, flashlight, and any specific gear for planned activities. Check the property's amenities to see what's provided and what you'll need to bring.
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