Coles Ferry

The Coles Ferry boat launch provides easy access to the Cumberland River and Old Hickory Lake, a popular recreation destination in Tennessee. Situated along the picturesque river, this launch offers a convenient starting point for boaters, kayakers, and canoeists looking to explore the 22,500-acre reservoir.

Old Hickory Lake is a man-made lake created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake offers a serene setting for a variety of water activities, including fishing, sailing, and other recreational pursuits. Forty-four public boat access sites are available for use with no fees, and the Coles Ferry launch is one of these access points.

While the official hours and fees for this specific launch are not provided, the broader Cages Bend Campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is nearby and offers campers the opportunity to enjoy the scenic surroundings of Old Hickory Lake. Visitors are encouraged to check the current conditions and regulations before launching their watercraft at Coles Ferry.

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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