Dispersed Camping in Sumner County, Tennessee
Showing 12 locations in Sumner County.
Avondale Recreation Area
A developed day-use recreation area on Old Hickory Lake managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Features a boat ramp, group picnic shelter, and seasonal flush restrooms.
Bledsoe Creek State Park Campground
A peaceful and exceptionally clean state park campground along the water. It offers 58 sites with electric and water hookups, convenient amenities, and scenic hiking loops with abundant wildlife viewing.
Boxwell Scout Reservation Campgrounds
This private scout camp features multiple wooded loops along the shores of Old Hickory Lake, including Camp Light and Camp Stahlman.
Cracker Barrel - Hendersonville
A convenient paved commercial lot in Hendersonville offering overnight parking for self-contained rigs. Guests are permitted to stay up to two nights with manager permission and are encouraged to support the business.
Cracker Barrel
Dedicated RV parking slots located behind the restaurant, offering a quiet paved area with an adjacent grassy strip. Standard courteous commercial stay guidelines apply.
Laguardo Recreation Area
A developed day-use and recreation facility situated on the scenic shores of Old Hickory Lake. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it provides access to water sports, fishing, and boating.
Love's Travel Stop
A standard truck stop option offering paved parking spaces alongside highway services. Facilities include paid showers, fuel, and travel amenities.
Nashville North RV Resort
A full-service developed RV resort offering gravel and paved sites with amenities including showers and fire rings.
Nat Caldwell Park
A smaller, peaceful day-use park on the headwaters of Station Camp Creek along Old Hickory Lake. Ideal for picnicking, fishing, and launching kayaks or canoes. Features a group picnic shelter, grills, and open grassy areas. Note that overnight camping is not permitted.
Old Hickory Beach
A scenic day-use recreation area along the shoreline of Old Hickory Lake managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It features a sandy swimming beach, a playground, boat ramps, and a picnic shelter, but overnight camping is strictly prohibited.
Rockland Recreation Area
A developed day-use recreation area on the shores of Old Hickory Lake. It features group picnic shelters, a gazebo, a volleyball court, a playground, and grassy areas popular for bank fishing. Overnight camping and parking are prohibited at this location.
Walmart Supercenter
A large commercial parking lot where overnight stays are permitted at the outer edges of the property. Guests are expected to park near the perimeter and depart by early morning.