Can you reserve a site at Anderson Road Campground?

Yes, Anderson Road Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Anderson Road Campground have?

37 sites in total, of which 36 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Anderson Road Campground?

183 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Anderson Road Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Anderson Road Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Anderson Road Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Anderson Road Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Anderson Road Campground, Tennessee — 36 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Anderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.

Recreation

The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

Fishing opportunities abound at J. Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie and Cherokee bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers.

Anderson Road Fitness Trail is a paved trail winding a little over a mile through the cedar glade area beside the lake.

Facilities

Anderson Road Campground offers 37 shady and spacious campsites. The campground features drinking water, a dump station, shower house and a boat ramp. Near the campground is a Day Use area that campers can access with their hangtags, where a swimming beach is provided, allowing guests to take advantage of the vast, sparkling lake. The Day Use also provides picnic tables, grills, a shelter and playground. Please note this area may be closed on the weekends due to high volume of visitors in the area.

Natural Features

J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its mission. The dam, completed in 1968, impounds 42 miles, with 14,200 surface acres of water.

In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands.

A highlight of the region, the Cedar Glades Natural Area, is home to countless wildlife and plant species, including the Tennessee coneflower.

Nearby Attractions

J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors plenty of cultural activities in addition to the conveniences of a metro area.

Charges & Cancellations

There is a $10.00 transaction fee for cancelled reservations.

The facts

36 bookable sites
37 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 183 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AROA

Site types

26 Standard Nonelectric
10 Standard Electric
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

37 campsites at Anderson Road Campground

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	AROA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
02	AROA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
03	AROA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	10 ft	8
04	AROA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
05	AROA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
06	AROA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
07	AROA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
08	AROA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	146 ft	8
09	AROA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
10	AROA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
11	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
12	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
13	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
14	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
15	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
16	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
17	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
18	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
19	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
20	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	183 ft	8
21	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
22	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
23	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
24	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	94 ft	8	🐾
25	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
26	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
27	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
28	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
29	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
30	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
31	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
32	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
33	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	20 ft	8
34	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	50 ft	8
35	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
36	AROA	Management	Back In	Paved	10 ft	8
37	AROA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8

Getting there

From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east for 5 miles to exit 219. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike and continue straight on Bell Road for 5 miles. Turn left on Smith Springs Road, then left on Anderson Road. The campground is ahead about 1 mile on the left or continue straight on Anderson Road to access the day use area and shelter.

36.10611, -86.60389 · 36°6'22.0"N 86°36'14.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.8	5.0	5.2	5.7	5.7	5.3	5.6	4.2	4.3	3.8	4.1	5.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Anderson Road Campground

Can you reserve a site at Anderson Road Campground?: Yes, Anderson Road Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Anderson Road Campground have?: 37 sites in total, of which 36 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Anderson Road Campground?: 183 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Anderson Road Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Anderson Road Campground.
Does Anderson Road Campground have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Anderson Road Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Anderson Road Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Anderson Road Campground

Smith Springs 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cook Day Use Area 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Seven Points (TN) 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Poole Knobs 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Shutes Branch 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jefferson Springs 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cedar Creek (TN) 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Old Hickory Beach 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Rockland Recreation Area 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lone Branch 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
The Hermitage Hotel 10.7 mi · Facility
Union Station Hotel Nashville, Autograph Collection 10.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 615-361-1980
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Anderson Road Campground