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AVONDALE (TN), TN

Description

Located along the shoreline of the nearly 22,500 acre Old Hickory Lake just outside of Hendersonville/Gallatin and Metropolitan Nashville, TN, Avondale Recreation Area offers visitors a variety facilities and outdoor recreation opportunities, including: exceptional bank and boat fishing, recreational boating, reservable group picnic shelter, and boat launch. With numerous species of wildlife residing in and around Old Hickory Lake, visitors can view abundant populations of migratory songbirds, waterfowl and wading birds, making nature study and photography additional exciting pastimes.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Fishing
  • Flush Toilet
  • Potable Water
  • Skiing

Alerts and Important Information

  • Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
  • The recreation area is open May 7 - September 7, 2010 and the shelter may be reserved for $35/day.
  • The shelter will accommodate up to 50 people and 45 vehicles.
  • Check in time is 7am and check out time is 10pm.
  • More information about this area may be obtained by calling (615)822-4846.
  • There is limited Parking.
  • Getting There:

    Avondale (TN)
    AVONDALE RECREATION
    Gallatin TN 37066

    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    36.32306, -86.54139

    N of Nashville on I-65, exit at Vietnam Veterans Blvd E and follow it until it rejoins Gallatin Road (Highway 31E), turn right onto Shute Lane from Gallatin Road, turn right again onto Avondale Access Road. Follow signs into recreation area.

    Phone Park for More Information:

    Information: (615)824-4989