Anderson Road Campground
Anderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 26 |
| Standard with electric | 10 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
36 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | |
| 03 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | |
| 05 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | |
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | |
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | |
| 08 | Electric | Pull-through | Paved | Partial | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | ||
| 09 | Electric | Pull-through | 99 | Paved | Full | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 | |
| 10 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Full | 15/30/50 amp | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 183 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Anderson Road Campground offers 37 shady and spacious campsites. The campground features drinking water, a dump station, shower house and a boat ramp. Near the campground is a Day Use area that campers can access with their hangtags, where a swimming beach is provided, allowing guests to take advantage of the vast, sparkling lake. The Day Use also provides picnic tables, grills, a shelter and playground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east for 5 miles to exit 219. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike and continue straight on Bell Road for 5 miles. Turn left on Smith Springs Road, then left on Anderson Road. The campground is ahead about 1 mile on the left or continue straight on Anderson Road to access the day use area and shelter.
| Nearest town | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 36.1061° N, 86.6039° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Please note this area may be closed on the weekends due to high volume of visitors in the area.
Charges and cancellations
There is a $10.00 transaction fee for cancelled reservations.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | GlockStore Shoot270 ↗ | 6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Gander RV of Nashville ↗ | 10.3 mi |
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its mission. The dam, completed in 1968, impounds 42 miles, with 14,200 surface acres of water. In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands. A highlight of the region, the Cedar Glades Natural Area, is home to countless wildlife and plant species, including the Tennessee coneflower.
Recreation
The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Fishing opportunities abound at J. Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie and Cherokee bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers. Anderson Road Fitness Trail is a paved trail winding a little over a mile through the cedar glade area beside the lake.
Nearby
J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors plenty of cultural activities in addition to the conveniences of a metro area.
Guidebooks for Tennessee
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- Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrueen Huffman, 2010Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Anderson Road Campground?
Sites at Anderson Road Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Anderson Road Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Anderson Road Campground have?
37 sites, including 26 standard sites without power and 10 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Anderson Road Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Anderson Road Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Anderson Road Campground?
The campground features drinking water, a dump station, shower house and a boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Anderson Road Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Anderson Road Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Anderson Road Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Anderson Road Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Anderson Road Campground?
The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Anderson Road Campground?
Nashville, Tennessee. J.
Source: Getting there
What if Anderson Road Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Seven Points (2.6 mi), Poole Knobs (6.5 mi), and Cedar Creek (12.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby