Cook Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Cook Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Cook Recreation Area Boat Ramp provides public access to J. Percy Priest Lake via Old Hickory Boulevard in Davidson County, managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
The day-use area features a sandy swimming beach, two large group shelters (accommodating 75-100 guests), playground facilities, and the 1. 6-mile Three Hickories Nature Trail, making it ideal for both boating and family recreation.
Located just 10 miles east of downtown Nashville, it offers convenient access to the 42-mile lake with 14,200 surface acres for fishing and paddling.
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