Facilities
The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 50 people and approximately 30 vehicles. Flush toilets (seasonal) and a boat ramp are available for use.
Upcoming Availability
9 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Mon, Jul 27
None
available
Tue, Jul 28
1
site
Wed, Jul 29
1
site
Thu, Jul 30
1
site
Fri, Jul 31
1
site
Sat, Aug 1
None
available
Sun, Aug 2
None
available
Mon, Aug 3
1
site
Tue, Aug 4
1
site
Wed, Aug 5
1
site
Thu, Aug 6
1
site
Fri, Aug 7
1
site
Sat, Aug 8
None
available
Sun, Aug 9
None
available
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 50 people and approximately 30 vehicles. Located in Middle Tennessee, Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
Located in Middle Tennessee, 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.
Recreation
Avondale is an ideal launching point for boat fishing. Bank fishing is also popular. Black bass, crappie, and paddlefish can be found in the area. Water skiing, sailing, wakeboarding, and swimming are also big attractions at Old Hickory Lake.
Nearby Attractions
Cages Bend Campground, with 42 water & electric sites, is just a short drive away from Avondale Access. At Cages Bend Boat Ramp, you can utilize both the launching ramp and fishing pier free of charge. Other nearby recreation areas include Rockland in Hendersonville and Bledsoe Creek State Park in Gallatin. Nearby Nashville attractions include sites such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visitors can also tour President Andrew Jackson's early 19th century home, the Hermitage, a National Histric Landmark.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 1
AVONDALE
0 ft
vehicle
50
people
Yes
shade
Important notices
Avondale is a day use area. Camping is not permitted here.
Picnic shelter reservations are only available on weekdays from May - Labor Day. The picnic shelter is first-come, first serve during all holidays, weekends, and the off-season.
Parking is limited and cannot be reserved with shelter reservation
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
More at Old Hickory Lake
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Quarry Road Picnic Shelter
Barren River Lake
The Narrows Picnic Shelter
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Dale Hollow Damsite
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Common questions
Is Avondale available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 9 of the next 14 days, starting Tue, Jul 28. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Avondale?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.