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Cook Recreation Area Access

Cook Recreation Area Access is a day-use facility on the east bank of J. Percy Priest Reservoir near River Mile 11. 4, featuring picnic shelters, a swimming beach, and a boat launch ramp.

The area operates under slow-no-wake speed restrictions and prohibits vessel operation in designated swimming beaches.

Located approximately 7 miles east of downtown Nashville via I-40 exit 221B, it provides convenient access to the reservoir for day trips and water recreation.


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