Old Hickory Lake, Tennessee
Group sites only. Every site here is a group site, booked by one party for a family reunion, club or scout trip - not single sites for individual campers.
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricyes
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups. Not listed: drinking water, flush toilets, showers and maximum RV length.
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- Electric hookups Yes
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Not listed
- RV / trailer sites Not listed
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 6
- Elevation
- 464 ft
- Phone
- (615) 822-4846 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 36.29830, -86.65055 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Cages Bend 7.5 mi straight-line
- Cedar Creek (Tn) 7.9 mi straight-line
- Lone Branch 8.4 mi straight-line
- Seven Points (Tn) 12.3 mi straight-line
- Anderson Road Campground 13.5 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Rockland Recreation Area is located on the shore of Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake was created by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, nicknamed for his tough and aggressive personality.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy a vast array of recreational opportunities at Old Hickory including waterskiing, fishing, boating, swimming and hiking. The area provides excellent fishing for several species including bass, crappie, walleye, sauger and catfish.
Facilities
Rockland Recreation Area contains five group shelters and one gazebo. All shelters are covered and readily equipped with tables and grills. Many of the visitors to the shelters find the ease of bank fishing popular within the Rockland Recreation Area. A volleyball court, playground, and large grassy areas are also available.
Natural Features
Set in a moderately wooded area, Rockland Recreation Area is host to numerous wetland species that occupy the wooded areas along the nature trails within the area. Migratory birds visit the area during the winter months as well as year-round forest birds.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Old Hickory Dam - 0.4 mi away, station at 460 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 27 | 3.73 |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.26 |
| Mar | 60 | 37 | 4.64 |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.74 |
| May | 79 | 55 | 4.55 |
| Jun | 86 | 64 | 3.76 |
| Jul | 90 | 67 | 4.05 |
| Aug | 90 | 67 | 3.38 |
| Sep | 83 | 60 | 3.70 |
| Oct | 72 | 47 | 3.33 |
| Nov | 60 | 36 | 3.35 |
| Dec | 50 | 29 | 4.44 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.