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
Cason N
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: CAGES BEND
Beautiful spot, view, and amenities!
David E
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: CAGES BEND
Great place to camp!
Steve H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: CAGES BEND
Great campground!! We loved our stay!
Steve H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: CAGES BEND
Great campground!! We loved our stay!
David M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAGES BEND
Beautiful site right on the Cumberland river. Bathrooms a little outdated. But great spot for a family
David M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: CAGES BEND
Beautiful site right on the Cumberland river. Bathrooms a little outdated. But great spot for a family
Harvey H
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAGES BEND
Camp host is very helpful and polite
Harvey H
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CAGES BEND
Camp host is very helpful and polite
Wayne H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CAGES BEND
The campground was a surprise! Didn't really expect it to be surrounded by neighborhoods. However, that was not problem. It actually added to the enjoyment of watching boaters on the river. The camp host was friendly and readily available while we were there. If you forgot or wanted something, stores and restaurants were nearby. The campground was quiet, except for being in the flight path of the Nashville airport. Got to be a little annoying at times. The bath house is old, but was clean and well stocked with hand soap and toilet tissue. No problems getting into our site, but then, we don't have a 30+ foot trailer or motorhome. My main disappointment in the campground is the alignment of the campsites, especially those that sit directly on the river. Most sites face the street (when coming out of the trailer/motorhome) instead of the river. This is probably due to the fact this campground was in place before rving became a thing. Our site was almost perfectly level and most sites appeared to be so, at least side to side. Our picnic table was a bit of a hike, some 15 yards from the pad, but was unique in it was round and could have seated up to 12 people! Also a little disappointed there were no hiking trails, but we found some within a few miles. If one had a boat, or access to one, then the campground would have been a homerun! Nice boat ramp and boaters could tie up at some of the riverside sites.
Wayne H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: CAGES BEND
The campground was a surprise! Didn't really expect it to be surrounded by neighborhoods. However, that was not problem. It actually added to the enjoyment of watching boaters on the river. The camp host was friendly and readily available while we were there. If you forgot or wanted something, stores and restaurants were nearby. The campground was quiet, except for being in the flight path of the Nashville airport. Got to be a little annoying at times. The bath house is old, but was clean and well stocked with hand soap and toilet tissue. No problems getting into our site, but then, we don't have a 30+ foot trailer or motorhome. My main disappointment in the campground is the alignment of the campsites, especially those that sit directly on the river. Most sites face the street (when coming out of the trailer/motorhome) instead of the river. This is probably due to the fact this campground was in place before rving became a thing. Our site was almost perfectly level and most sites appeared to be so, at least side to side. Our picnic table was a bit of a hike, some 15 yards from the pad, but was unique in it was round and could have seated up to 12 people! Also a little disappointed there were no hiking trails, but we found some within a few miles. If one had a boat, or access to one, then the campground would have been a homerun! Nice boat ramp and boaters could tie up at some of the riverside sites.
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
