Nat Caldwell Park Campground

Old Hickory Lake, Tennessee

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As of October 2026, Nat Caldwell Park Campground is a campground in Tennessee with 1 campsite. Nat Caldwell Park Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Nat Caldwell Park Campground is located at 36.3489° N, 86.5162° W.

people allowed on each site: 50

Nat Caldwell Park Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Nat Caldwell Park Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Nat Caldwell Park Campground

Group 1
Hookups 1

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, biking, photography.

All sites at Nat Caldwell Park Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the GROUP SITE loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Hookups
1	Group	50	Electric

About Nat Caldwell Park Campground

Overview

Nat Caldwell Park is located right off of US-31E/Nashville Pike. This park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and other outdoor activities.

Recreation

Nat Caldwell is smaller and not as busy as some of the other parks in the area making it a great place to relax and enjoy your day. It offers a reserveable group picnic shelter, grill, open grassy areas, and shoreline for fishing. It also serves as a great place to launch kayaks and canoes from the shoreline due to the fact is is in the headwaters of Station Camp Creek on Old Hickory Lake. If you need to launch a larger boat, Station Camp Creek is located straight across Nashville Pike just off of Douglas Bend Road.

Facilities

The group picnic shelter holds up to 50 guests with parking available for approximately 25 vehicles.

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 named after former president Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his tough and aggressive personality.

The lake features 440 miles of scenic shoreline, surrounded by wooded flatlands and plenty of access points.

Nearby Attractions

Hikers may be interested in the nearby Lock 4 Park. It offers hiking trails as well as mountain bike trails.

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.

Rules and notices at Nat Caldwell Park Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Nat Caldwell Park Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Parking is limited

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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Nat Caldwell Park Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Nat Caldwell Park Campground?

Nat Caldwell Park Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Nat Caldwell Park Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Nat Caldwell Park Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Nat Caldwell Park Campground have?

Nat Caldwell Park Campground has 1 campsites.

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