Lone Branch
Campground · Tennessee · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Old Hickory Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 50
- People per site
- 480 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: LONE BRANCH
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills, pets allowed.
2 campsites at Lone Branch
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 7:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LONE BRANCH | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 50 | |
| 2 | LONE BRANCH | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | 50 |
Getting there
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.
36.28431, -86.50000 · 36°17'3.5"N 86°29'60.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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, 2.7 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 Lone Branch
- Can you reserve a site at Lone Branch?
- Yes, Lone Branch is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lone Branch have?
- 2 sites.
- Does Lone Branch have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
Camping near Lone Branch
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Contact
- Phone (615) 822-4846
- 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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