About Cages Bend
Number of accommodations: 43
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (992)
What Guests Are Saying
Cages Bend Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location on Old Hickory Lake, well-maintained sites, and friendly, helpful hosts, Tanya and Donnie. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, spacious sites, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. While some noted the lack of sewer hookups and rocky shorelines for boating, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Cages Bend Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location on Old Hickory Lake, well-maintained sites, and friendly, helpful hosts, Tanya and Donnie. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, spacious sites, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite among visitors. While some noted the lack of sewer hookups and rocky shorelines for boating, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
David F
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CAGES BEND
Really nice and helpful host. We frequent Cages bend . It's not a long way from home but it feels like a big getaway every time.
Franklin A
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAGES BEND
Great place clean and quite
Franklin A
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAGES BEND
Great place clean and quite
Laurie C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: CAGES BEND
Beautiful location! We throughly enjoyed our spot by the lake which provided a lot of relaxation. The only drawback was that there was no water pressure in the hose at the dump station which made it virtually impossible to use.
Laurie C
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: CAGES BEND
Beautiful location! We throughly enjoyed our spot by the lake which provided a lot of relaxation. The only drawback was that there was no water pressure in the hose at the dump station which made it virtually impossible to use.
Greg C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: CAGES BEND
Clean sites, quiet and peaceful campground. My only dislike is the narrow road coming up to the campground. A car actually hit a camper in the curve while we were there. Poor engineering.
Greg C
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: CAGES BEND
Clean sites, quiet and peaceful campground. My only dislike is the narrow road coming up to the campground. A car actually hit a camper in the curve while we were there. Poor engineering.
Joe T
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CAGES BEND
Was a very quiet and peaceful getaway. Clean and well keep!
Joe T
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CAGES BEND
Was a very quiet and peaceful getaway. Clean and well keep!
Kathy C
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CAGES BEND
The area is beautiful. We were able to get a site by the water on our 2nd stay. There were definitely some issues though. First there were no trashcans at each site like other campsites. This is a very big inconvenience especially when you travel with a pet. We had to provide our own trash can and bags (were given 1 very thin small one when we entered) for a 8 night stay which meant many trips up to the dumpster. The restrooms were not in good shape and in dire need of renovation. Shower areas in the main women's restroom has only one bench outside of the shower stalls so no way for someone to sit down, get dried off and get dresses without being in full view of anyone else entering that area. The handicap shower (only 1 for men & women) was located on the back side with no signage. We only found it because someone else we knew stayed there before and told us where it was. First time I went to use it there was someone inside so I waited for them to come out. When the door opened I was very surprised to see it was a worker who maintains the campsites instead of a handicap person. This happened more than once. They hang out in the parking lot behind the restrooms more than they work in the site areas. The handicap shower room has no ventilation so very hard for someone with breathing problems to be in there for very long. There was an enormous amount of mold all over the shower curtain which is completely unacceptable. Shower curtains are not that expensive and if not kept cleaned then they should replace them. It also begs the question on how well/often they clean. I took pictures of the curtain and was very careful not to touch it while showering. This was hard being a handicap person who already has trouble standing for long periods. There was a bench but it also had mold so not usable. The drain also needed to be cleaned I guess because water kept going past it. All in all nice area but not very handicap friendly.
Location Cages Bend
Address:
1125 Benders Ferry Road
Gallatin, TN, 37066
United States
From Nashville, TN, travel North on I-65 and take TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Continue to exit 12, Big Station Camp Blvd. Turn right onto Big Station Camp Bldvd. Continue staight across Nashville Pike onto Cages Bend Road. Take Cages Bend Road to Benders Ferry Road. The recreation area will be ahead on the left.
Cages Bend is accessible via Benders Ferry Road, which connects to State Route 109 approximately 5 miles to the west, providing access to Interstate 40 about 10 miles to the south.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.3046 / -86.5168
Elevation: 145 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- All campsites require a reservation; walk-ins are not allowed.
- Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 12:00 PM.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; purchase it locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
