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
Richard H
VerifiedMay 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: CAGES BEND
I want to comment on the people that took care of us while our reservation was cut short due to cutting of a tree on Site 13. Willie , Emily and Jake the Ranger were so plesant and helpful during our stay. Cages Bend is a beautiful park and we always enjoy camping there.
Karen A
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CAGES BEND
Great campground. Entrance road is narrow and a couple extra inches of asphalt would help.
Karen A
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CAGES BEND
Great campground. Entrance road is narrow and a couple extra inches of asphalt would help.
Carol H
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAGES BEND
Campsite was wonderful! Large with plenty of shade trees and views of the beautiful lake!
Amy W
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CAGES BEND
Host went out of his way to make us feel welcomed. Site 28 was right on the water and gorgeous. The paved, level site with a lower level that included a patio was very spacious. The bathrooms could use an update like many COE campgrounds. Would definitely return when back in the area.
Carol H
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CAGES BEND
Campsite was wonderful! Large with plenty of shade trees and views of the beautiful lake!
Amy W
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CAGES BEND
Host went out of his way to make us feel welcomed. Site 28 was right on the water and gorgeous. The paved, level site with a lower level that included a patio was very spacious. The bathrooms could use an update like many COE campgrounds. Would definitely return when back in the area.
Jennifer F
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: CAGES BEND
Site 15 was very tight for us in our 27ft trailer (30 with tongue). We were between two trees, so we were unable to use the awning. If the tree at the back of the site was not there, we could have backed further off the pad and avoided the tree in the front. Not a huge issue if it hadn't been a rainy weekend. The site would be fine for a shorter camper or one with a smaller awning.
Overall, we like the campground. My family had a lot of fun fishing and it's a nice quiet spot, especially so close to town.
We will be coming back, just not at site 15.
Kelly C
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: CAGES BEND
Check in was fast and Wilson was very polite. Careful coming into the campsite the road to the gate is narrow and there is a blind curve right before the gate.
Barry B
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: CAGES BEND
Well kept, friendly staff, level sites with good views from most. Very quiet park.
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
