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
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- 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
Linda T
VerifiedOctober 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: CAGES BEND
I always enjoy cages bend. Close to home and Willy is nice.
Dora G
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CAGES BEND
We stayed at this beautiful campground for two nights in October. Site 28 the first night and Site 33 the second. Concrete pads, paved roads, beautiful trees, easy to access dump station and very friendly campground host. Close to town for groceries and restaurants, too!
Kenny R
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: CAGES BEND
Very nice campground, host is very friendly loves to talk
Dora G
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: CAGES BEND
We stayed at this beautiful campground for two nights in October. Site 28 the first night and Site 33 the second. Concrete pads, paved roads, beautiful trees, easy to access dump station and very friendly campground host. Close to town for groceries and restaurants, too!
Kenny R
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: CAGES BEND
Very nice campground, host is very friendly loves to talk
Brian T
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: CAGES BEND
This was our first time visiting Cages Bend. We were very impressed with the quality of the campground facilities. The location on Old hickory Lake is phenomenal. We will definitely be back!
Brian T
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: CAGES BEND
This was our first time visiting Cages Bend. We were very impressed with the quality of the campground facilities. The location on Old hickory Lake is phenomenal. We will definitely be back!
Melissa J
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: CAGES BEND
Some of the roads accessing the park and inside the park are extremely narrow and a bit scary! Would be nice to widen and upgrade them. I’m sure that’s big $$ though. Here is a low budget suggestion:
We have noted that more and more people are putting out bright LED lights around their campsite or on their vehicle and leaving them on all night, which detracts from the camping experience. Some campgrounds are going to a “dark hours” policy the same as a noise making policy - no bright exterior lights from 10-6. This would greatly help stargazers and others who are affected by the increasing light pollution problem.
Melissa J
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: CAGES BEND
Some of the roads accessing the park and inside the park are extremely narrow and a bit scary! Would be nice to widen and upgrade them. I’m sure that’s big $$ though. Here is a low budget suggestion:
We have noted that more and more people are putting out bright LED lights around their campsite or on their vehicle and leaving them on all night, which detracts from the camping experience. Some campgrounds are going to a “dark hours” policy the same as a noise making policy - no bright exterior lights from 10-6. This would greatly help stargazers and others who are affected by the increasing light pollution problem.
Beth Simondet
October 18, 2022
Can't say enough about this campground, it's our favorite so far in our travels. Each site is huge, very scenic and overlooks the lake from most sites, has cheap laundry which was great but only one of each machine, the staff guy in the Welcome Center Hut was so nice and helpful at all times, one thing to take note on is...they DON'T let you "check in" EARLY at all but town is close by to waste time so that was good, bathrooms are clean and exceptable but do need some updating but the handicap bathroom on side of the building is brand new. All in all we can't wait to come back here again in the near future!!
Helpful hint though....this campground is ALWAYS FULL, so book your sites in plenty of advance to get a spot. You won't be disappointed, its worth checking it out for yourselves! 🤗😀🌞
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
