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There are numerous small lakes in Middle Tennessee, but there are 3 major lakes in the Nashville vicinity. Lakefront homes are available on Old Hickory Lake....but Percy Priest and Radnor Lakes do not offer lakefront living. But the recreation is great on all of them. Old Hickory Lake being the largest. Is it a river or a lake? BOTH! It’s on the Cumberland River with 22,500 acres of water and 440 miles of shoreline. You will find many public boat ramps all around the lake. It’s a Tennessee Valley Authority dam….with controlled water levels.
You can actually get to the Gulf of Mexico from Old Hickory Lake by going through a series of locks over to the Mississippi River.
Old Hickory Lake has hosted several major national and regional championship bass tournaments over the past few years...including Wal-Mart FLW, Everstart, Bassmaster Megabucks, BASS Tennessee Eastern Invitational, Super Bass Classic National Championship and Bass Pro Shops Crappiemasters National Championship.
Hendersonville has a Fishing Rodeo open to children ages 15 and under. A fishing area is netted off and stocked with catfish....with prizes for the winners! It's a lot of fun for the whole family.
You can bring your own boat and use one of the many public boat ramps in the area.......or rent a canoe or pontoon boat. Or you might want to rent jet-skis. It's a great way to explore the secluded coves of the lake, have a fun day on the water.....and perhaps stop to have a picnic.
There are several day use fee areas located at Cedar Creek, Laguardo and Old Hickory Beach. The cost is $4 per vehicle on a daily basis....or you can purchase an annual pass for about $30. Each area offers swimming, sandy beaches, restrooms, picnic tables, grills and launching ramps. Many areas offer sand volleyball and fishing platforms. You can reserve a shelter for a family event and some areas even have kitchen facilities.
Hendersonville has a children's playground area, tennis courts and picnic shelters on the lake. Feed the ducks and enjoy the day! IT's great fun to find a shady spot to sit and watch people boating and skiing. I always enjoy watching the sailboats. Bank fishing areas (with fish attractors) and accessible fishing piers are located at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch and Bledsoe Creek State Park.
Old Hickory Lake is home to Black Bass, Largemouth Bass, True Bass, Striped Bass (Rockfish), Sauger and Crappie. Just be sure you have the required fishing license, which may be purchased at any County Clerk's Office as well as many commercial establishments.
Private docks are permitted. There are many gorgeous lake homes on Old Hickory Lake.
This lake offers eight commercial marinas offering services for visitors:
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Anchor High Marina
128 River Road – Hendersonville, TN 615-824-2175
(http://www.anchorhighmarina.com)
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Drakes Creek Marina
441 Sanders Ferry Road – Hendersonville 615-822-3886
(http://www.drakescreekmarine.com)
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Creekwood Marina
Hendersonville – 615-824-7963
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Gallatin Marina
727 Marina Rd – Gallatin, TN 615-452-9876
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Old Hickory Marina
2001 Riverside Drive – Old Hickory, TN 615-847-4022
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Shady Cove Resort
1115 Shady Cove – Castalian Springs, TN 615-42-8010
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Cedar Creek Marina
9120 Saundersville Rd – Mt. Juliet, TN 615-758-5174
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Cherokee Resort
Cherokee Dock Rd – Lebanon, TN 615-444-2783
Percy Priest Lake ( http://www.orn.usace.army.mil/op/JPP/rec/) 15 minutes from downtown Nashville. 14,200 acres of water with 265 miles of shoreline. Private boat docks are not permitted on this lake. Fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and swimming. Much fun for the whole family!
There are several campgrounds near Percy Priest Lake:
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Anderson Road Campground - Open May 1 through Sept 2 615-361-1980
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Seven Points Campground - Open April 1 through October 31 615-8895198
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Poole Knobs Campground - Open May 1 - September 30 615-459-6948
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Cook Campground - Open May 1 through September 2 615-889-1096
 Radnor Lake ( http://www.radnorlake.org) A 747 acre preserve very near downtown Nashville. A quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. Walking trails to enjoy the wildlife and nature.
The 85-Acre Radnor Lake is located in the Oak Hill area of Davidson County.....just outside Nashville. It is a wildlife sanctuary.....so the trails are only used for hiking and observing the wildlife. The trails are off limits to pets and jogging.
The area is home to at least 125 species of trees and shrubs, over 400 varieties of plants and wildflowers, 250 different birds, 15 types of fish, and an assortment of animals....including deer, snakes, lizards, turtles, coyotes, bobcats, beavers, mink, muskrats, otters, skunks, raccoons and rabbits.
Radnor Lake has a very fascinating and complex geology. The rocks, which form its hills and valleys were deposited on the floor of the shallow inland sea 5000,000,000 years ago. As you can see, Radnor Lake is a very special place. Nashvillians are fortunate to have such a treasure!
The park is open during daylight hours. Directions: I-65 S to Harding Place (exit 78). Go west on Harding to left on Granny White Pike. Turn left at Otter Creek Road.
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