Old Hickory Marina

Old Hickory Marina provides boat launch access to Old Hickory Lake, a popular recreation destination on the Cumberland River just north of Nashville. Located off Ensley Avenue in Davidson County, this day-use facility features a picnic shelter and grilling areas, making it convenient for groups planning extended outings. The site is situated along the extensive 56-mile impoundment of Old Hickory Lake, which offers calm water conditions ideal for kayaking and canoeing.

The Cumberland River is a major waterway with an average flow of approximately 39,000 cubic feet per second and a gentle gradient of 1.2 feet per mile, creating manageable paddling conditions through this reservoir. Old Hickory Lake maintains a full pool elevation of 445 feet mean sea level, with water levels that can be tracked daily through the TVA Lake Information website. With 44 public boat access sites available throughout the lake at no charge, paddlers have multiple launch options, and eleven marinas offer amenities including fuel, food, and rentals if needed.

For trip planning, contact the facility at 615-847-8091 or check TVA's website for current water levels and conditions. The area also supports diverse wildlife viewing opportunities, including waterfowl, wading birds, and migratory songbirds.

Overview
Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach. Entertaining is easy with a large group picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests and grills for cooking out.

Birders can find a mix of waterfowl, wading birds, migratory songbirds and the occasional Blue...

Overview
Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach. Entertaining is easy with a large group picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests and grills for cooking out.

Birders can find a mix of waterfowl, wading birds, migratory songbirds and the occasional Blue heron or Snowy egret. Other wildlife in the area includes wild turkey, rabbits and white-tailed deer.Recreation
Swimming and sailing are popular activities on the lake, while anglers will find an abundant population of catfish, crappie and bass for exceptional bank and boat fishing.

Hikers can explore the 1.1-mile Old Hickory Lake Nature Trail, featuring three loops (the Woodland Loop, Willow Swamp Loop and the Wildlife Loop), covering varying terrain. The trail is located below Old Hickory Dam near the tailwater parking lot.Facilities
A sandy swimming beach, a playground for the kids, small shelter near the beach and water, large reserveable shelter, and boat ramps.Natural Features
Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his tough and aggressive personality.
Nearby Attractions
Take in the nightlife of downtown Nashville if city entertainment beckons or stick with the great outdoors and sit on the fishing piers at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch, and Bledsoe Creek State Park. The lake is also near the Hermitage, the plantation where U.S. President Andrew Jackson lived in the early 1800s. Charges & Cancellations
If a customer cancels a group day use facility (shelter) reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service charge.

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