About Cages Bend
Number of accommodations: 43
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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
Virgil C
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: CAGES BEND
We book Cages Bend 3 to 4 times each summer. We love the quiet time and beautiful scenery. We always take the grandkids there every year too because they enjoy it so much.
Kevin M
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAGES BEND
Site kept crashing. something needs to be done about people canceling at last minute or not canceling and site goes unused. people are making multiple reservation and holding till last minute.
Kevin M
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CAGES BEND
Site kept crashing. something needs to be done about people canceling at last minute or not canceling and site goes unused. people are making multiple reservation and holding till last minute.
Paul C
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAGES BEND
After 3 1/2 trips across the country coast to coast, this is the nicest campground we have stayed at, outside of our home state of Vermont. Pretty beside the river, shaded by many trees some of them clearly 100+ years old. Quiet and seemingly secluded from the outside world. Lots of Herons, Egrets, geese and ducks out in the shallows. We will definitely return.
Paul C
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: CAGES BEND
After 3 1/2 trips across the country coast to coast, this is the nicest campground we have stayed at, outside of our home state of Vermont. Pretty beside the river, shaded by many trees some of them clearly 100+ years old. Quiet and seemingly secluded from the outside world. Lots of Herons, Egrets, geese and ducks out in the shallows. We will definitely return.
Rose D
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAGES BEND
Nice campground! Camp host was very nice and helpful. Would definitely go back !
Rose D
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAGES BEND
Nice campground! Camp host was very nice and helpful. Would definitely go back !
Paula M
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAGES BEND
This was the third time we have stayed at Cages and really enjoyed all three times. Because of the elevation, it's not necessary to be absolutely on a lakeside site to enjoy a terrific lake view. We hope to be back.
Paula M
VerifiedMay 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CAGES BEND
This was the third time we have stayed at Cages and really enjoyed all three times. Because of the elevation, it's not necessary to be absolutely on a lakeside site to enjoy a terrific lake view. We hope to be back.
Dana B
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: CAGES BEND
The only negative thing I can think of is that the site held water really bad, making it a muddy mess getting into my car. Otherwise, the site was short, gravel, but it was only one available for Friday/Saturday so we took it. Just glad to salvage what could’ve been a bad week. Thanks to the park staff for making it an enjoyable week❤️
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
