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Old Hickory Beach Access

Old Hickory Beach Access Area offers a sandy swimming beach, boat ramps, and a large reservable group picnic shelter accommodating up to 100 guests with grills and electrical hookups.

Day-use access is $5 per vehicle, and the facility features a playground, smaller shelter near the beach, and nearby restrooms.

Located on Old Hickory Lake (a 22,500-acre Cumberland River reservoir), it provides convenient access for swimming, boating, and water recreation just 10 minutes from Nashville.


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