Percy Priest Lake
J. Percy Priest Lake in Tennessee
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ANDERSON ROAD - Map To Entrance
Anderson Road Campground Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance for family sites. There is a 2 night minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 night minimum on holidays. Information about this area may be obtained by calling 615-361-1980 or 615-889-1975. There are no electricity / water / sewer site hook-ups at this campground. Campers must check-in at park attendant entrance station before camping. Campground open from May 15 - September 02. No ATV’s or ORV’s allowed. Car wash less than 2 miles away. CAUTION: Skunks frequent the area. All food must be stored in approved containers. Anderson Road Picnic Shelter Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance for the group shelter. The shelters are available for reservation from April 01 - October 30, excluding Sundays between May 25 and July 13. The cost is $40 a day for up to 160 people. The reservation fee is for the reservation of the shelter only. All shelter users must pay the day use fee when entering the park. The shelter closes at 7:00 pm. Alcohol and pets are prohibited in the Day Use Area, which includes the Picnic Shelter. Anderson Road does not give rain checks or refunds for inclement weather. Items such as public address systems and amusement rides are not allowed. Activities other than picnicking activities must be approved by the Resource Manager and may require a Special Event Permit. The day use area, which includes the launch ramp, will close at 7 p.m.

  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Laundry
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Swimming

From dowtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east 5 miles to Exit 219, Stewarts Ferry Pike. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike, and go straight on Bell Road 5 miles, left on Smith Springs Road. Go 1 mile and turn left on Anderson Rd. Go another mile and the campground will be on the left. The Day Use Area with Picnic Shelter is straight ahead.

COOK - Map To Entrance
There is 1 group picnic shelter available for reservation from 1 Apr-30 Oct for $40/day for up to 100 people. No more than 100 people may use the shelter at Cook. Each vehicle entering the park must pay an entrance fee of $4, including shelter users. More information about this area may be obtained by calling (615) 889-1096. Sorry, the Cook Campground and Shelter 1 are closed, however the Day Use Area and Shelter 2 are open.

DAY USE SITES ARE OPEN!!
Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance for picnic shelters. Cook Day Use Area closes at 7:00 pm. More information about this area may be obtained by calling (615) 889- 1096 or (615) 889-1975. Alcohol and pets are prohibited at the Day Use area, which includes the picnic shelter. Cook does not give rain checks nor do they give refunds for inclement weather.

  • Accessible Fishing
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Flush Toilet
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Swimming

From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 E 7 mi to Exit 221B, right on Old Hickory Blvd., left on Bell Road, right on New Hope Road 1 MI , right on Stewarts Ferry Pike, left on Old Hickory Blvd 1 mi. Campground on left. From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 E 7 mi to Exit 221B, right on Old Hickory Blvd., left on Bell Road, right on New Hope Road 1 mi, right on Stewarts Ferry Pike, left on Old Hickory Blvd 1 mi. Day Use Area with Picnic Shelters on right.

EAST FORK -Map To Entrance

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:Municipal
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: Septic system
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 1/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 15/1
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 2/30/40
  • Biking/Equestrain Trails: 0/1
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2

ELM HILL RECREATION -Map To Entrance

ELM HILL MARINA-Map To Entrance

Day use facilities & marina

  • Potable Water Facilities:Municipal
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: Septic System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 2/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 52/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 5/116/33
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2
  • # of Courtesy Docks: 1

FALL CREEK

Both day use and camping.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 4/76/46
  • Camp Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • Camp Sites with Hookups/Electric/Water/Sewer Facilities: 0/0/0/0
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2

FATE SANDERS - Map To Entrance

Day use facilities and marina.

  • Potable Water Facilities:Municipal
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: Other
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 2/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 30/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 2/46/39
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2

FOUR CORNERS - Map To Entrance

Day use facilities & marina.

  • Potable Water Facilities:Municipal
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: Septic system
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 2/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 30/1
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 2/55/0

GREGORY MILL

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 1/0/83
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2
  • # of Courtesy Docks: 1

JEFFERSON SPRINGS - JEFFERSON PIKE Lavernge TN 37214-2660

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. The recreation area is open Apr 1-Oct 30 and the shelter reservation fee is $40/day for up to 50 people; $80/day for 51 to 100 people. No more than 100 people may use the shelter at Jefferson Springs. Alcohol is prohibited. No ATV’s or ORV’s allowed. More information about this area may be obtained by calling (615) 889-1975. Jefferson Springs does NOT give rain checks nor do they give refunds for inclement weather. This is a Day-use area. There is no overnight camping allowed.

  • Boat Launch
  • Restroom

From Nashville, TN, take I-24 E to Sam Ridley Parkway, E to Jefferson Pike, left about 1 mi; Recreation Area will be on the left.

J. PERCY PRIEST DAM - Map To Dam

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 0/0/0
  • Winter Trout Stocking

J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE OVERLOOK

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 1/165/0

LAMAR HILL

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 1/0/34
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2

MONA

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 1/0/38
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2

NICE MILL - Map To NNW Parking Lot & SSE Parking Lot

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 2/60/0
  • Winter Trout Stocking

POOLE KNOBS - 493 JONES MILL ROAD Lavergne TN 37086

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance for family sites. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance for group sites

This campground requires: (2 day minimum stay on weekends) (3 day minimum holiday weekend stay)

Campground is open May 01 at 8am - closed September 30 at 2pm and camping fees range from $10-$24/night. There is a group Campsite available which includes three camping spurs and a picnic shelter. The Group site can accommodate up to 40 campers, 10 tents, and 12 vehicles. More information about this area may be obtained by calling (615)459-6948 or (615) 889-1975. Poole Knobs does NOT give rain checks nor do they give refunds for inclement weather

From downtown Nashville, take I-24/I-40 east to I-24 east 15 miles to exit 66B, right on Sam Ridley Parkway 3 miles, exit right on to Hwy 41N Murfreesboro Pk 1.5 miles, right on Fergus Rd 2 miles, right on Jones Mill R 4 miles. Poole Knobs Campground is the first left past the park entrance sign - follow sign arrow.

SEVEN POINTS - 1810 STEWARTS FERRY PIKE Hermitage TN 37076

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance for family sites. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance for picnic shelters. This campground requires a 2 day minimum stay on weekends. This campground requires a 3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends. The campground is open April 1 at 8 am - closed October 30 at 2 pm and camping fees are $20 - $24 / night. Group picnic shelters are reservable April 2 to October 30. Fees are $40 per day for up to 50 people; $80 per day for 51 to 100 people. No more than 100 people may use shelter #1. However, shelter #2 is available for $120/day for 101 to 150 people. No more than 150 people may use shelter #2. The shelters close at 7:00 pm. Alcohol is prohibited at the day-use area which includes the picnic shelters. Seven Points does NOT give rain checks nor do they give refunds for inclement weather. A fee of $3 for Visitor Fee will be collected at the campground. Skunks frequent the area. All food must be kept in approved containers. No ATV’s or ORV’s allowed. Vehicles are not permitted off roadways. All equipment must fit on the site pad. Vehicles park in developed areas only. Please register for campsite during booth hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am - 1 pm, 2 pm - 6 pm Friday - Saturday 8 am - 8 pm Sunday - 10 am - 6 pm.

Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-889-5198 or 615-889-1975.

  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Laundry
  • Potable Water
  • Showers
  • Swimming

From downtown Nashville take I-40 east 7 miles to Exit 221B, right on Old Hickory Blvd., left on Bell Road, right on New Hope Road 1 mile, left on Stewarts Ferry Pike 1 mile. Campground is on right. Follow signs.

SMITH SPRINGS - Smith Springs Road Nashville TN 37214-2660

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. This is a Day-use area. There is no overnight camping allowed. The recreation area is open Apr 1 - Oct 30 and the shelter fee is $40/day for up to 50 people; $80/day for 51 to 75 people. The shelter is not reservable on Sundays from May 25 - July 13 and all major holidays. The shelter can accomodate up to 25 vehicles and 75 people. However, the reservation is for the shelter only, not parking. Arrive early and carpool as much as possible. No alcohol. Pets are required to be on a leash at all times. More information about this area may be obtained by calling (615) 889-1975. Smith Springs does not give rain checks nor do they give refunds for inclement weather. No ATV’s or ORV’s allowed. Vehicles are not permited off roadways. A day use park host is available to assist visitors with park information.

  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Flush Toilets

From downtown Nashville take I-40 east 5 miles to exit 219, Stewarts Ferry Pike, Right on Stewarts Ferry Pike, straight thru light on Bell Road 4 miles, left on Smith Springs Road 2 miles, recreation area on left. Take first right after entering the recreation area.

STEWART CREEK

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 2/30/34
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2
  • # of Courtesy Docks: 1
  • Fishing Dock or Pier: Y

TAILWATER LEFT BANK

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:Municipal
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: Septic System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 1/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 5/83/0
  • Fishing Dock or Pier: Y
  • # of Fish Cleaning Stations: 1

TAILWATER RIGHT BANK

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:Non
  • e Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 1/35/0
  • Fishing Dock or Pier: Y

VISITORS CENTER

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:Municipal
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: Othe
  • r Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 1/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 3/84/0

VIVRETT CREEK

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/0
  • Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 1/0/23
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2

WEST FORK

Day use facilities only.

  • Potable Water Facilities:None
  • Sewage Treatment Facilities: No Treatment System
  • Flush/Vault Toilet Facilities: 0/0
  • Shower Facilities (with and without bathrooms): 0/
  • 0 Picnic Sites/Group Sites: 0/0
  • # of Parking Lots/Car Spaces/Trailer Space: 1/0/28
  • Launch Ramps/Launch Lanes: 1/2