Cages Bend
Campground · Tennessee · 43 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Old Hickory Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 43
- Bookable sites
- 50 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 476 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Cages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a beautiful scenic backdrop. Water recreation is the major attraction for lake-goers, but with white-tailed deer, migratory song birds and waterfowl abundant in the area, birding and wildlife photography is popular as well.Recreation
Swimming and sailing are popular ways to enjoy the lake, and anglers can find exceptional bank and boat fishing for catfish, crappie and bass.Facilities
The campground offers a playground for families, a boat ramp for easy lake access, showers for comfort and a group picnic shelter for convenient entertaining. All sites have electric and water hookups and four sites meet accessibility standards. Laundry facilities are also onsite. Two docks are also available for fishing only, one is located inside the campground and the other is beside the boat ramp.Natural Features
Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir just northeast of the Nashville metropolitan area.Fed by the Cumberland River, it stretches for 97 miles, offering an ideal home for several birds and animals in its woodland habitat.
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Nashville, known as "the music city," is just over a thirty minute drive from the campground.Visitors looking for more pier fishing opportunities can explore nearby piers at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch and Bledsoe Creek State Park.
History buffs will appreciate a day trip to the Hermitage, an impressive National Historic Landmark where the seventh U.S. President, Andrew Jackson lived.
Charges & Cancellations
* Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your site or dates. * Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee. * No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee. * If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 serivce fee.The facts
- 43 bookable sites
- 4 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 50 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: CAGES BEND
Site types
- 43 Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: grills.
43 campsites at Cages Bend
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 02 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 03 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 04 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 05 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 06 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 07 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 08 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Lakefront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 09 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 32 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Lakefront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 22 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 23 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 24 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 25 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 26 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 27 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 28 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Lakefront | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 29 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 25 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 30 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 31 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 27 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 32 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 33 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Lakefront | 40 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 34 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | Lakefront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 35 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 32 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 36 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 37 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 38 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 39 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 40 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 38 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 41 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 42 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | — | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 43 | CAGES BEND | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Nashville, TN, travel North on I-65 and take TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Continue to exit 12, Big Station Camp Blvd. Turn right onto Big Station Camp Bldvd. Continue staight across Nashville Pike onto Cages Bend Road. Take Cages Bend Road to Benders Ferry Road. The recreation area will be ahead on the left.
36.30462, -86.51677 · 36°18'16.6"N 86°31'0.4"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Cages Bend
- Can you reserve a site at Cages Bend?
- Yes, Cages Bend is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cages Bend have?
- 43 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Cages Bend?
- 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Cages Bend?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cages Bend.
- Does Cages Bend have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Cages Bend?
- Campfires are allowed at Cages Bend. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Cages Bend
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- Laguardo 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shutes Branch 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rockland Recreation Area 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Old Hickory Beach 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Seven Points (TN) 12.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cook Day Use Area 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Anderson Road Campground 14.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Smith Springs 15.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 615-824-4989
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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