Cook Day Use Area
This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. The area is currently closed but reopens May 26, 2026. Group shelter reservations are available through Recreation.gov. A $5 per vehicle day-use fee applies.
About
Cook Day Use Area is a lakeside recreation site on J. Percy Priest Lake, located about ten miles east of downtown Nashville. The facility features two large group shelters with electric hookups that can be reserved for events, accommodating 75 and 100 guests respectively. Amenities include a sandy swimming beach, a large playground surrounded by grassy areas, a boat ramp, and flush restrooms. The Three Hickories Nature Trail offers a 1.6-mile hike through the wooded area within the recreation area. This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. A $5 day-use fee is charged per vehicle upon entry. Pets are prohibited. Activities other than picnicking in the group shelters must be pre-approved by the Resource Manager.
Directions
From downtown Nashville, take I-40 east for 7 miles to exit 221B. Turn right on Old Hickory Boulevard, left on Bell Road, right on New Hope Road and right on Stewarts Ferry Pike. Follow the signs to the picnic shelters.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (615) 889-1975 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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