Laguardo
Campground · Tennessee · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Old Hickory Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 100
- People per site
- 452 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families. It offers a playground, boat ramp, and sandy beach to keep both the kids and adults entertained. Visitors looking for a little more action will find this area is also ideal for bank fishing.Recreation
Laguardo is a popular spot for picnicking, swimming, bank fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and other water sports with a convenient boat ramp located within the facility.Facilities
The group picnic shelter holds up to 50 guests and parking may be available for up to 50 vehicles. A restroom facility, family friendly playground, swimming area with sandy beach, and picnic tables located throughout the park are also available.Natural Features
Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake is surrounded by wooded areas and grassy flatlands in addition to 440 miles of scenic shoreline.Nearby Attractions
Just across the Old Hickory Lake to the North, hikers and cyclist can enjoy the trails at Lock 4 Park. Mountain bikers may also try the Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail. In Hendersonville, located at the dam, Archers and bow hunters can sharpen their skills using the Old Hickory Lake Archery Range and trail.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: LAGUARDO
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Laguardo
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 7:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAGUARDO | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 100 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Nashville, take I-40 East to exit 232-B. Continue North on Hwy. 109 approximately 7.5 miles. Entrance to the park will be on the left.
36.29055, -86.44446 · 36°17'26.0"N 86°26'40.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 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 Laguardo
- Can you reserve a site at Laguardo?
- Yes, Laguardo is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Laguardo have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Laguardo?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Laguardo.
Camping near Laguardo
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- Cedar Creek (TN) 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cages Bend 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Nat Caldwell Park 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Avondale 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shutes Branch 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rockland Recreation Area 11.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Old Hickory Beach 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Seven Points (TN) 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Cook Day Use Area 13.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Anderson Road Campground 15.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Smith Springs 16.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 615-449-6544
- 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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