Anderson Road Campground

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4010 ANDERSON ROAD
NASHVILLE, TN 37217

Overview

Anderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.

Recreation

The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from, including fishing, hunting, picnicking, boating, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing.

Fishing opportunities abound at J. Percy Priest Lake, with a wide variety of species available, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie and Cherokee bass. Other species such as catfish, bluegill, bream and trout provide excellent opportunities for younger anglers.

Anderson Road Fitness Trail is a paved trail winding a little over a mile through the cedar glade area beside the lake.

Facilities

Anderson Road Campground offers 37 shady and spacious campsites. The campground features drinking water, a dump station, shower house and a boat ramp. Near the campground is a Day Use area that campers can access with their hangtags, where a swimming beach is provided, allowing guests to take advantage of the vast, sparkling lake. The Day Use also provides picnic tables, grills, a shelter and playground. Please note this area may be closed on the weekends due to high volume of visitors in the area.

Natural Features

J. Percy Priest Dam and Lake was one of the first Corps of Engineers lakes to have recreation as part of its mission. The dam, completed in 1968, impounds 42 miles, with 14,200 surface acres of water.

In soothing contrast to the sparkling waters of the lake are the adjacent 19,087 acres of grasslands and woodlands.

A highlight of the region, the Cedar Glades Natural Area, is home to countless wildlife and plant species, including the Tennessee coneflower.

Nearby Attractions

J. Percy Priest Lake is conveniently located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville, offering visitors plenty of cultural activities in addition to the conveniences of a metro area.

Charges & Cancellations

There is a $10.00 transaction fee for cancelled reservations.

Camp site features

Across 36 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 10 of 36 sites
Fire pit: 26 of 36 sites
Picnic table: 26 of 36 sites
Pets allowed: 1 of 36 sites
Longest RV: 183 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east for 5 miles to exit 219. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike and continue straight on Bell Road for 5 miles. Turn left on Smith Springs Road, then left on Anderson Road. The campground is ahead about 1 mile on the left or continue straight on Anderson Road to access the day use area and shelter.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Hope C

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Reviewed a month ago

The camp host who registered us was wonderful. Very welcoming, and kind.

Rebecca R

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Reviewed a month ago

The campground is close enough to Nashville to visit town, but far enough away to be quiet and secluded. Our spot was right next to the water with a view. TV reception was excellent with many channels to choose from. Level gravel sites.

Matthew R

Loop:Aroa

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Reviewed a month ago

The campground itself is nice! lots of space. Bathrooms are ok. Everything was great. I only issue I had was the music playing both nights across the lake. Heavy bass was blasted across the lake and into my tent.

Cynthia F

Loop:Aroa

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Reviewed a month ago

We came in late both nights. Staff had our tag taped to booth window and hadn't shut the gate.

Emily G

Loop:Aroa

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Reviewed a month ago

Extremely clean and well maintained campground, the sites are wonderfully spacious.

Raymond C

Loop:Aroa