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
Ernie K
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: CAGES BEND
Very friendly staff and friendly people in campground
Ernie K
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: CAGES BEND
Very friendly staff and friendly people in campground
Dianne W
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAGES BEND
We were very impressed with Cages Bend Campground. In fact it was our favorite campground during our August 6 to Sept 23, 202, 6523 mile RV trip!
Even though someone was in our assigned site on arrival, the Camp Host was able to provide us with a new site that was very nice. We loved the lake setting and the level, well spaced sites. We will definately come back to Cages Bend if we are ever in the area again.
Connie S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CAGES BEND
Pretty view of the lake. It’s hilly so a little hard to ride a bike. Many of the campsites have steps up or down to the table and fire pit. There is only one bathhouse and it definitely could use a makeover but it is clean and the showers work well. The camp host is very nice. We look forward to camping here again.
Dianne W
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: CAGES BEND
We were very impressed with Cages Bend Campground. In fact it was our favorite campground during our August 6 to Sept 23, 202, 6523 mile RV trip!
Even though someone was in our assigned site on arrival, the Camp Host was able to provide us with a new site that was very nice. We loved the lake setting and the level, well spaced sites. We will definately come back to Cages Bend if we are ever in the area again.
Connie S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CAGES BEND
Pretty view of the lake. It’s hilly so a little hard to ride a bike. Many of the campsites have steps up or down to the table and fire pit. There is only one bathhouse and it definitely could use a makeover but it is clean and the showers work well. The camp host is very nice. We look forward to camping here again.
Stanley C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: CAGES BEND
This was my first trip. Great campground but the signs turning off of Cages Bend should be replaced with ones you can see. Had two people in our group miss the turn and did not see the Corp sign due to being very faded. Guy at the end of the road said he see's people back there trying to turn around every week. Campground host was very nice.
Ted S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAGES BEND
Nothing to say, great camping
Stanley C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: CAGES BEND
This was my first trip. Great campground but the signs turning off of Cages Bend should be replaced with ones you can see. Had two people in our group miss the turn and did not see the Corp sign due to being very faded. Guy at the end of the road said he see's people back there trying to turn around every week. Campground host was very nice.
Ted S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CAGES BEND
Nothing to say, great camping
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
