OLD HICKORY BEACH
Federal / Recreation.gov
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Overview Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach. Entertaining is easy with a large group picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests and grills for cooking out. Birders can find a mix of waterfowl, wading birds, migratory songbirds and the occasional Blue heron or Snowy egret. Other wildlife in the area includes wild turkey, rabbits and white-tailed deer. Recreation Swimming and sailing are popular activities on the lake, while anglers will find an abundant po
Location
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36.28750, -86.66067
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:10 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN.
Today
95°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tonight
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
94°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday Night
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday
91°F
Rain Showers Likely
74% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Areas Of Fog
74% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check site (America the Beautiful often covers day-use; camping fees separate)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping fee
- See Recreation.gov
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- Required · Recreation.govWindow: Typically 6 months rolling (check site)
Schedule this trip
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Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on Recreation.gov or with a host.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~drive + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home
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