Army Corps of Engineers · Old Hickory Lake · Mount Juliet, TN

Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities like boating, hiking, fishing and relaxing on the swim beach. A picnic shelter located in the day use area may also be reserved on weekdays throughout the summer. The lake is named after the 7th U.S. President, Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native who earned the nickname "Old Hickory," because of his tough, aggressive personality.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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Photos courtesy of OLD HICKORY LAKE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric58
group shelter electric1
Host/management2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 97 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

59 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01ElectricBack-in48Gravel50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
02ElectricBack-in42GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
03ElectricBack-in51Gravel50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
04ElectricBack-in51Gravel50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
06ElectricBack-in58Gravel50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
07ElectricBack-in49Gravel50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
08ElectricBack-in53GravelPartial50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
09ElectricBack-in47Gravel50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
10ElectricBack-in43Gravel50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes
11ElectricBack-in60Gravel50 ampYes / –6 / 1Yes

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

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length97 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesNo refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.
AccessibilitySite P S is listed accessible

Modern amenities such as laundry facilities and hot showers are available for a more comfortable camping experience. Sites also come with water and electric hookups for added convenience. Families will enjoy the playground, and visitors looking to entertain will find the group picnic shelter, which accommodates up to 50 guests, to be an excellent gathering spot.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cedar Creek30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 4.34 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowFebruary: 4.68 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowMarch: 4.94 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowApril: 5.18 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.41 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.04 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.52 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.00 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowDecember: 4.83 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.0°F averageFebruary: 40.5°F averageMarch: 48.8°F averageApril: 58.6°F averageMay: 67.1°F averageJune: 74.9°F averageJuly: 78.5°F averageAugust: 77.6°F averageSeptember: 71.4°F averageOctober: 60.2°F averageNovember: 48.7°F averageDecember: 40.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Old Hickory Wfo, 4 miles from the campground at 590 feet, station USC00406806 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 55 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 5 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Nashville, TN. Travel East on I-40 to exit 221A. Continue onto TN-45/Old Hickory Blvd. Turn right onto US-70/Lebanon Pike. Turn left onto Nonaville Road and travel until reaching a 4-way stop. Turn right at the 4-way stop onto Saundersville Road. The recreation area will be at the end of the road.

Nearest townMount Juliet, Tennessee
Coordinates36.2768° N, 86.5108° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Parking, however, is not guaranteed.

Charges and 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 service fee.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceElzy's RV Service ↗6.2 mi
Outdoor gearBass Pro Shops ↗11.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗12.9 mi

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Campground Review - Cedar Creek Campground Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Natural features

Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir, primarily fed by the waters of the Cumberland River. The lake is surrounded by shady wooded areas and grassy flatlands, and offers an impressive 440 miles of scenic shoreline.

Recreation

Sailing, swimming and fishing are popular activities for visitors interested in water sports, while birders and wildlife viewers will delight in the abundance of migratory songbirds, waterfowl and white-tailed deer. Wild turkeys and rabbits also frequent the area.

Nearby

Cedar Creek is just beyond the Nashville metropolitan area. Head to the "Music City" to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame or explore former President, Andrew Jackson's early 19th century home, "The Hermitage," a National Historic Landmark. Also located just minutes from the park is the Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail.

Guidebooks for Tennessee

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  • Best Tent Camping: Tennessee
    Johnny Molloy, 2015
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  • Campgrounds in and Around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Grueen Huffman, 2010
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  • Hiking Tennessee
    Kelley Roark, 2016
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cedar Creek?

Sites at Cedar Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Creek?

No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cedar Creek?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Cedar Creek?

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.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Cedar Creek have?

61 sites, including 58 standard sites with power and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cedar Creek?

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 Cedar Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Cedar Creek?

Modern amenities such as laundry facilities and hot showers are available for a more comfortable camping experience.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cedar Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cedar Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Cedar Creek?

Site P S is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Cedar Creek?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map