Shutes Branch

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Shutes Branch

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Standard Site Fee$0.00
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Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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About Shutes Branch

Escape to the shores of Old Hickory Lake at Shutes Branch Recreation Area, where Nashville's urban energy gives way to waterside adventure. Whether you're casting a line from the fishing platform, launching your boat for a day on the water, or carving through trails on your mountain bike, this versatile recreation hub offers the perfect blend of aquatic thrills and outdoor exploration.
The facility includes a reservable group picnic shelter that accommodates 50 guests. Other campsite types are not described in the provided information.
Historical SignificanceThe waters you'll explore carry the legacy of America's seventh president, Andrew Jackson, whose iron-willed determination earned him the nickname 'Old Hickory.' Just a short drive away, The Hermitage stands as a National Historic Landmark, inviting visitors to step back in time and walk the grounds where Old Hickory himself once lived. This connection to presidential history adds a layer of significance to every sunset viewed across the lake's expansive waters.
Natural Features and SceneryOld Hickory Lake stretches across 22,500 acres of shimmering water, its 440 miles of shoreline weaving through wooded flatlands and creating countless hidden coves to discover. Born from the Cumberland River when the Old Hickory Lock and Dam transformed the landscape, this reservoir has become a haven where forested banks meet tranquil waters. Multiple access points along the shore invite exploration, while the ever-changing interplay of light on water creates a different masterpiece with each visit.
Geological RegionOld Hickory Lake on the Cumberland River
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Campsite details

Sites SizePicnic sites; reservable group picnic shelter
Total Campsitesnull campsites
Recommended CampsitesMountain biking: the trail's first portion is suited for beginners; the second portion is more technical and better for experienced riders. The group picnic shelter is reservable and accommodates up to 50 guests with electric hookups. A boat launch and fishing platform provide direct lake access.

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Reservable group picnic shelter holds 50 guests and includes electric hookups.
Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are not allowed
Reservable
Reservations are not allowed

Site layoutFacilities include various picnic sites, a reservable group picnic shelter (with electric hookups), a boat launch and a fishing platform. Mountain biking trail is accessed from the picnic area.
Cancellation PolicyReservable group picnic shelter holds 50 guests and has electric hookups.

Accomodation available

GroupGroup campsites are offered for larger parties such as families, schools, or organizations. These sites provide space and facilities to accommodate multiple people camping together.

Amenities available

Picnic tables
Electricity hookups

Activities you can enjoy

Shutes Branch on Old Hickory Lake offers lake-based recreation and an on-site mountain biking trail. Popular activities include boating and sailing, fishing from platforms and nearby piers, swimming, and mountain biking with sections for beginners and more advanced riders.
Fishing
Fishing is popular from the on-site fishing platform; nearby fishing piers at Rockland, Sanders Ferry, Shutes Branch and Bledsoe Creek State Park are also mentioned.
Swimming
Swimming is a consistently popular activity due to the campground's close vicinity to Old Hickory Lake.
Biking
The Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail is accessed from the picnic area; the trail's first portion is suitable for beginners while the second portion features rockier terrain, ledges and tight turns for more experienced cyclists.
Boating
Boating is supported by an on-site boat launch; sailing is also noted as a popular activity on Old Hickory Lake.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed

Hazards

General hazardsThe Shutes Branch Mountain Biking Trail includes rockier terrain, ledges and tight turns on its second portion, which can be challenging for experienced cyclists.

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Proximity to water featuresDirectly adjacent to Old Hickory Lake with on-site boat launch and fishing platform; close vicinity to water for swimming and fishing.

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Shutes Branch
Driving directionsFrom downtown Nashville get on I-40 E/I-65 S for .9 miles. Follow I-40 E for 12.2 miles and then take exit 221A from I-40 E. Take Andrew Jackson Pkwy which turns into Saundersville Rd for 6.5 miles. Shutes Branch Recreation Area will be located on the right side of the road.
Accessible from I-40 E; take exit 221A and follow Andrew Jackson Pkwy (which becomes Saundersville Rd) for approximately 6.5 miles to the recreation area on the right.

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Last updated December 10, 2025
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