Rockland Recreation Area
Closed indefinitely due to substantial tornado damage from December 9, 2023. All Rockland picnic shelters are unavailable for reservation in 2026. Cleanup and restoration efforts are ongoing. The boat launch ramp reopened in 2024, but the rest of the recreation area remains closed.
From Recreation.gov
Power Plant Road and Rockland Recreation Area sustained substantial damage from the tornado on December 9, 2023. These areas will remain closed to the public due to the damage and devastation caused by the tornado. All Rockland picnic shelters will not be available for reservation in 2026. The team is working to coordinate funding and contract cleanup efforts, but it will likely be months before the area can fully re-open. Visitors are encouraged to utilize other local parks and USACE recreation areas during this time. For further information, please contact the Old Hickory Lake Resource Manager's office at: (615) 822-4846 or by email at: oldhickorylake@usace.army.mil.
About
Rockland Recreation Area sits on the shore of Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee, approximately 20-25 minutes from Nashville. The lake was created by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River and is named after President Andrew Jackson's nickname. This day-use facility offers five group picnic shelters with tables and grills, a gazebo, volleyball court, playground, and large grassy areas suitable for gatherings. Bank fishing is available, and nature trails wind through the moderately wooded area, which hosts numerous wetland species and migratory birds during winter months. The Old Hickory Lake Resource Manager's Office and Visitor Center are located within Rockland Recreation Area, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about the lake's history and programs. Note: This is a day-use area only with no overnight camping facilities.
Directions
From Nashville, TN, take I-65 North to TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. Continue East on TN-386/Vietnam Veterans Blvd. to exit 3 for US-31E toward Hendersonville. Turn right onto Rockland Road (1st red light you come to), travel approximately 0.6 miles. Turn right onto Power Plant Road. Turn left onto Overlook Circle. You are now in Rockland Recreation Area.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| oldhickorylake@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (615) 822-4846 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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