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Station Camp Creek

Station Camp Creek - Old Hickory Lake Station Camp Creek

Source: tennessee_wildlife_resources_agency Updated 1 year ago

City: Gallatin, TN
County: Sumner County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.34820689, -86.51360497
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About This Access Site
The Station Camp Creek boat ramp provides convenient access to Old Hickory Lake, a popular destination for fishing, boating, and water sports. Located just off US-31E in Gallatin, Tennessee, the ramp sits along the banks of Station Camp Creek and offers a launching point for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats.

Old Hickory Lake is a sizable reservoir managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offering ample room for recreational activities. The Station Camp Creek access area is situated near the confluence of the creek and the lake, providing access to both the creek's calmer waters as well as the larger lake. Paddlers and small boaters can explore the picturesque creek, while those with larger vessels can venture out onto the expansive lake.

Nearby Nat Caldwell Park offers picnic facilities, grassy areas, and shoreline access, making it a convenient spot to complement a day of on-the-water recreation. Whether you're an avid angler, a paddling enthusiast, or simply seeking a scenic day on the water, the Station Camp Creek boat ramp is an accessible and well-situated launch point for enjoying Old Hickory Lake.
Federal Facility Information
(615) 822-4846 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Nat Caldwell Park is located right off of US-31E/Nashville Pike. This park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and other outdoor activities.Recreation
Nat Caldwell is smaller and not as busy as some of the other parks in the area making it a great place to relax and enjoy your day. It offers a reserveable group picnic shelter, grill, open grassy areas, and shoreline for fishing....

Overview
Nat Caldwell Park is located right off of US-31E/Nashville Pike. This park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and other outdoor activities.Recreation
Nat Caldwell is smaller and not as busy as some of the other parks in the area making it a great place to relax and enjoy your day. It offers a reserveable group picnic shelter, grill, open grassy areas, and shoreline for fishing. It also serves as a great place to launch kayaks and canoes from the shoreline due to the fact is is in the headwaters of Station Camp Creek on Old Hickory Lake. If you need to launch a larger boat, Station Camp Creek is located straight across Nashville Pike just off of Douglas Bend Road.Facilities
The group picnic shelter holds up to 50 guests with parking available for approximately 25 vehicles.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.

The lake features 440 miles of scenic shoreline, surrounded by wooded flatlands and plenty of access points.
Nearby Attractions
Hikers may be interested in the nearby Lock 4 Park. It offers hiking trails as well as mountain bike trails. 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 fee charge.

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