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Lone Branch
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MT. JULIET · Tennessee · Old Hickory Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Old Hickory Lake |
| Location | MT. JULIET · Tennessee · Old Hickory Lake · 36.28431, -86.50000 · Map |
| Sites | 2 public sites counted from the federal listing — 2 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 2 of 2 sites (up to 20 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 2 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 2 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 2 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 AM · Out 7:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | (615) 822-4846 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Lone Branch offers all the amenities visitors need for a peaceful Tennessee getaway. Plenty of trees to provide shade, grassy open areas to run around, grills for barbequing and a boat ramp. Recreation Boating and fishing are generally the main attractions for lake-goers, with anglers often catching black bass, crappie and catfish. Facilities Both group picnic shelters have electric hookups and grills, and each holds up to 50 guests; however, parking may be limited. A boat ramp is also available for use. Natural Features Old Hickory Lake is a reservoir in north-central Tennessee created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam.
The lake spans 22,500 acres and receives its primary inflow from the Cumberland River. Nearby Attractions Lone Branch is just beyond the Nashville metropolitan area. Head to the "Music City" to tour the Country Music Hall of Fame or explore former President, Andrew Jackson's early 19th century home, The Hermitage-- a National Historic Landmark. Charges & Cancellations If a customer cancels a group day use facility (shelter) reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
Directions, from the listing
From Nashville, TN, take I-40 East to exit 229-B/Golden Bear Gateway. Continue straight on Golden Bear Gateway for approximately 9 miles. Entrance to the recreation area will be on your left just passed Cedar Creek Club. * Golden Bear Gateway turns into Benders Ferry Road at the US-70/Lebanon Road intersection.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Mount Juliet TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCages Bend
2 mi straight-line · GALLATIN TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersLaguardo
3 mi straight-line · LEBANON TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersAvondale
4 mi straight-line · Hendersonville TennesseeUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNat Caldwell Park
5 mi straight-line · GALLATIN Tennessee
Trip Card — Lone Branch
MT. JULIET · Tennessee · Old Hickory Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | MT. JULIET · Tennessee · Old Hickory Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 2 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 2 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232629 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.