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Old Hickory Lake - COE/Cedar Creek
Overview
Cedar Creek Campground, managed by the Army Corps of Engineers, offers a serene retreat on the shores of Old Hickory Lake. Located in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee, this park is known for its spacious sites and a lush canopy of mature hardwood trees. It provides a peaceful alternative to the hustle of the city while maintaining easy access to local conveniences. The park’s layout prioritizes natural beauty, ensuring that most visitors enjoy a refreshing breeze off the water and a clear view of the Cumberland River reservoir.
Location & Surroundings
Situated just outside Mt. Juliet, TN, the park feels tucked away despite being a short drive from major interstates. It occupies a prime spot on a peninsula, surrounded by the sprawling waters of the lake. The environment is characterized by scenic waterfront vistas and quiet paved roads perfect for morning walks or bike rides. While the immediate area is quiet and rural, the proximity to the Nashville metro area means you are never far from shopping centers, fuel stations, and grocery stores.
Amenities & Park Features
The park features 59 campsites, most of which are equipped with electric and water hookups to accommodate modern RVs. Travelers will find a range of essential facilities, including a well-maintained swimming beach and a multi-lane boat ramp for easy water access. For families, the playground and shaded picnic shelters offer plenty of space to unwind. Standard comforts like hot showers, laundry facilities, and a dump station ensure a comfortable stay. Each site typically includes a fire ring and a heavy-duty picnic table for outdoor dining.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Water-based recreation is the primary draw, with boating and fishing being the most popular activities on the lake. Anglers frequently target bass, crappie, and catfish in these fertile waters. Beyond the park gates, the vibrant energy of Nashville is less than 30 miles away, offering iconic music venues like the Grand Ole Opry. For local exploration, Mt. Juliet provides excellent dining and shopping at Providence Marketplace. Nature lovers can also visit nearby state parks to experience more of Tennessee's diverse landscape.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for nature enthusiasts and families who enjoy a water-focused vacation without sacrificing proximity to urban attractions. It is a fantastic choice for those who appreciate the large, well-spaced sites typically found at COE parks. Because it offers a quiet atmosphere at night, it is best suited for travelers looking to relax after a day of sightseeing. If you enjoy lakefront camping and want a budget-friendly home base near Music City, this location fits your travel style perfectly.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Jeffrey Carrot
Beautiful. Our second time staying here by the lake in our motorhome. No dump at the sites, but a nice communal dump on the main loop. Very well maintained park, large lake, small beach for the campers, all you need, far away from the city, and always a nice stop coming through TN.
R Kim
This location has a sandy beach and a boat dock. Good place for kids, a picnic or just to relax.
Joni Barwick
Cedar Creek Campground is a wonderful campground that is well maintained with nice camping lots and friendly staff. My husband and I enjoyed 6 days here in July 2025. We took it slow on the road leading to the campground and around the campground with a 42 ft 5th wheel with no issues. It's very quiet and peaceful with lots of birds, deer and squirrels (the squirrels were almost tame). We also enjoyed the clean beach area adjacent to the campground. Although there are no sewer hookups, there is a a convenient dump station. We will definitely visit again!
Jesse Moe
Beautiful campground, peaceful and relaxing. Small beach area, perfect for kids. Grills and picnic tables available. Really clean restroom facilities. We really enjoyed it. Important note, there is an entry fee, $5 if I remember correctly.
Matthew Samples
Just wrapped a short stay at Cedar Creek Campground in Mt. Juliet TN. The grounds are clean and nicely arranged. There are a few sites that back up to the Cumberland River. The grounds ajoin to a public access and recreational area with a playground, volleyball courts, swimming area that has a disabled access ramp, public restrooms. Camp host was friendly and even directed us to enter a gate that better suited our RV and tow vehicle. The sites are long enough in some cases, for larger RVs. Your on a one way in one way out body of land that makes the visit tranquil. We marked this one as a must repeat because of it's proximity to Nashville without being "IN" Nashville.