Cages Bend Campground

The Cages Bend Campground on the Cumberland River's Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin, Tennessee, offers a convenient boat ramp for paddlers, canoeists, and small boaters. Located just off I-65 north of Nashville, the campground provides easy access to this popular recreational lake.

The boat ramp allows for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats into the Cumberland River arm of Old Hickory Lake. As one of 44 public boat access sites on the lake, the ramp offers a straightforward way for boaters to enjoy the 22,500-acre reservoir. With a variety of amenities like a campground, picnic shelter, and playgrounds, Cages Bend is well-suited for families looking to spend a day on the water.

Paddlers and small boaters should be aware that Old Hickory Lake can experience variable water levels and currents, especially near the dam. While the Cumberland River section tends to be calmer, boaters should still exercise caution and check conditions before launching. Overall, the Cages Bend boat ramp provides a valuable access point for enjoying the recreational opportunities of this scenic Tennessee reservoir.

Overview
Cages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a beautiful scenic backdrop.
Water recreation is the major attraction for lake-goers, but with white-tailed deer, migratory song birds and waterfowl abundant in the area, birding and wildlife photography is popular as well.Recreation
Swimming and sailing are...

Overview
Cages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a beautiful scenic backdrop.
Water recreation is the major attraction for lake-goers, but with white-tailed deer, migratory song birds and waterfowl abundant in the area, birding and wildlife photography is popular as well.Recreation
Swimming and sailing are popular ways to enjoy the lake, and anglers can find exceptional bank and boat fishing for catfish, crappie and bass.Facilities
The campground offers a playground for families, a boat ramp for easy lake access, showers for comfort and a group picnic shelter for convenient entertaining. All sites have electric and water hookups and four sites meet accessibility standards. Laundry facilities are also onsite. Two docks are also available for fishing only, one is located inside the campground and the other is beside the boat ramp.Natural Features
Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir just northeast of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Fed by the Cumberland River, it stretches for 97 miles, offering an ideal home for several birds and animals in its woodland habitat.
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Nashville, known as "the music city," is just over a thirty minute drive from the campground.
Visitors looking for more pier fishing opportunities can explore nearby piers at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch and Bledsoe Creek State Park.
History buffs will appreciate a day trip to the Hermitage, an impressive National Historic Landmark where the seventh U.S. President, Andrew Jackson lived.Charges & Cancellations
* Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates.
* Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee.
* No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee.
* If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 serivce fee.

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