Army Corps of Engineers · J Percy Priest Lake · Hermitage, TN

Seven Points

Seven Points Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and the surrounding miles of woods and grasslands.

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Seven Points Campground Shower BuildingSeven Points Campground Boat RampSeven Points Campground RestroomSeven Points Campground Wildlife
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Site mix

Standard with electric58
group shelter electric1
group shelter nonelectric1
Host/management1
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 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
03ElectricPull-through28PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
04ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
05ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
06ElectricBack-in45PavedFull50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
07ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
08ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
09ElectricBack-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
10ElectricBack-in45PavedFull50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
11ElectricBack-in40PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes

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 length70 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 16, 24, 26, 47 and 3 more are listed accessible

Seven Points Campground offers 59 shady and spacious campsites, along with two large group picnic shelters. The campground features drinking water, a dump station, flush toilets and hot showers, creating a comfortable camping experience. A boat ramp and swimming beach are provided, allowing guests to take advantage of the vast, sparkling lake. The group picnic shelters are located in the Day Use Area and can accommodate more than 100 guests each, making Seven Points an ideal spot for large parties and family functions.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Seven Points30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.11 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowFebruary: 4.37 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowMarch: 4.44 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowApril: 4.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.12 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.26 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.89 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.81 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowDecember: 4.57 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 38.7°F averageFebruary: 42.3°F averageMarch: 50.3°F averageApril: 59.7°F averageMay: 68.3°F averageJune: 76.8°F averageJuly: 80.2°F averageAugust: 79.3°F averageSeptember: 73.2°F averageOctober: 61.1°F averageNovember: 49.7°F averageDecember: 42.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Nashville Berry Fld, 6 miles from the campground at 560 feet, station USC00406403 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 51 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east for 7 miles and to exit 221B. Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard, then left on Bell Road, right on New Hope Road and left on Stewarts Ferry Pike. Follow the signs to the campground.

Nearest townHermitage, Tennessee
Coordinates36.1331° N, 86.5703° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗2.7 mi
Outdoor gearGlockStore Shoot270 ↗7.2 mi
RV sales & serviceGander RV of Nashville ↗10.1 mi

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Natural features

J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its justification. 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, Couchville Cedar Glade Natural Area, is home to wildlife and rare 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, striped bass, Cherokee bass, and white bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers. The Three Hickories Nature Trail is located in nearby Cook Recreation Area and features a 1.6 miles of nature trail through the wooded area.

Nearby

J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about 10 miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors countless 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 Park
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Seven Points?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Seven Points?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Seven Points have?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Seven Points?

The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Seven Points have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Seven Points?

The campground features drinking water, a dump station, flush toilets and hot showers, creating a comfortable camping experience.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Seven Points?

Yes, pets are allowed at Seven Points. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Seven Points?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Seven Points?

Sites 16, 24, 26, and 47 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 7 sites in all. 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 Seven Points?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Seven Points?

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 Seven Points?

Hermitage, Tennessee. J.

Source: Getting there