Army Corps of Engineers · Cheatham Lock and Dam · Ashland City, TN

Harpeth River Bridge Campground

The relaxing family friendly atmosphere at Harpeth River Campground will have campers wanting to return as often as possible. Harpeth River Bridge Campground is located about 10 miles northwest of Ashland City, TN and is a 30 minute drive to Nashville. Keep in mind, staff will hold a campsite until the check-out time (2:00 pm) on the day following the arrival date. If arrival does not occur before check-out time on the day following the arrival date, the reservation will be canceled.

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Site mix

Standard with electric14
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 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
02Back-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
03Back-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
04Back-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
05Back-in50PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
06Back-in40PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
07Back-in30PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
08Back-in35PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
09Back-in35PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
10Back-in40PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard
11Back-in45PavedPartial50 ampYes / –Riverfront8 / 2YesYesStandard

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 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 02, 03, 04, 05 and 10 more are listed accessible

Weather you plan on using a tent or an RV, all sites have water and 50-amp electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, new boat ramp, large picnic shelter, playground, concreted sites and a dump station.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Harpeth River Bridge Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.79 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowFebruary: 4.55 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowMarch: 4.54 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowApril: 4.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.76 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.78 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 4.90 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 37.8°F averageFebruary: 41.5°F averageMarch: 49.3°F averageApril: 57.1°F averageMay: 66.5°F averageJune: 74.6°F averageJuly: 78.5°F averageAugust: 77.7°F averageSeptember: 71.3°F averageOctober: 60.0°F averageNovember: 48.6°F averageDecember: 41.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cheatham L&D, 5 miles from the campground at 392 feet, station USC00401663 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 51 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 1 inch a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Ashland City, Tennessee, head northwest on S Main Street toward Cumberland Street. Take the first left on TN-49W/ Cumberland Street and continue to follow TN-49W for 5 miles. Campground will be on your right directly before the Harpeth River Bridge.

Nearest townAshland City, Tennessee
Coordinates36.2842° N, 87.1451° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • However, if you're arrving late, we highly recommend you call the campground to notify the Park Attendant.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearOutdoor gear ↗20.8 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗24.7 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗25 mi

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Harpeth River Bridge Campground Tennessee

Natural features

Harpeth River Bridge Campground is located on the right bank of the Harpeth River. The water wraps almost all the way around the campground so that every site can be considered a water site. Beautiful old trees litter the area and provide cool shade on even the hottest days.

Recreation

The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season, including boating, canoeing, and fishing. There is a large playground for the children and horseshoe pits for the adults. A large pavillion will be great for big family get togethers.

Nearby

Nearby attractions include Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area, Doziers Dock, and Pardue Recreation Area. All the sights and sounds of Nashville, TN are just a 30 minute drive away.

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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    Kelley Roark, 2016
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

Sites at Harpeth River Bridge 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 Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Harpeth River Bridge Campground have?

14 sites, including 14 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

The longest site here provides 50 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 Harpeth River Bridge Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

Additional amenities include hot showers, new boat ramp, large picnic shelter, playground, concreted sites and a dump station.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Harpeth River Bridge Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

Sites 02, 03, 04, and 05 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 14 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 Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 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 Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season, including boating, canoeing, and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Harpeth River Bridge Campground?

Ashland City, Tennessee. Nearby attractions include Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area, Doziers Dock, and Pardue Recreation Area.

Source: Getting there