Cages Bend
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Old Hickory Lake, near Gallatin, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 42 sites it is the #29 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($10) is equal to the Tennessee median of $10/night.
- There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 59% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (50 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (42 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 42 of 42 sites; campfires allowed on 42 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Nashville ~18 mi, Chattanooga ~110 mi, Knoxville ~147 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsPicnic tablesPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers4 accessible sites
Fee notes from the agency: No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
8.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.2 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 8.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC#6 | 2.8 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#2&3 | 2.9 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#4 | 2.9 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#5 | 2.9 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#9 | 2.9 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#8 | 3.0 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#1 | 3.0 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#7(Black) | 3.0 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#7 | 3.0 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#10(Black) | 3.2 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#10 | 3.2 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| XC#11 | 3.2 mi | 0.3 | Unrated | OSM |
+ 8 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Branch Old Hickory Lake |
1.7 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Avondale Old Hickory Lake |
1.9 | TN | Free | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Cedar Creek Old Hickory Lake |
2.0 | TN | $10–$20 | 58 | E 50A W | 97 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Nat Caldwell Park Old Hickory Lake |
3.1 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Laguardo Old Hickory Lake |
4.1 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Shutes Branch Old Hickory Lake |
4.9 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.