Recreation area

Shady Cove Resort

Old Hickory Lake · Hendersonville · Tennessee — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

This recreation area is part of Old Hickory Lake

About Old Hickory Lake

Old Hickory Lake is a popular recreation destination and ranks third in Corps-wide visitation. Lakefront property is in great demand. Situated only 15 miles from Nashville, (the Home of Country Music), many country music stars have made Old Hickory Lake their backyard. Visitors come to have fun and we deliver great camping and the opportunity for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, cycling and more. The fishing at Old Hickory Lake is world class. The 25 pound world record walleye was caught here in 1960. Largemouth bass are the premier game fish on Old Hickory.

Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.

Getting there

From Nashville, north on I-65 to Madison exit, east on TN 45 to the lake.

Directions to Old Hickory Lake, not to this specific campground.

Elevation
453 ft
Contact
(615) 822-4846
Old Hickory Lake office

Activities

  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • PICNICKING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE
  • OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
  • HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.