Sometimes floatin' isn't all you wanna do. Located ~15 miles northeast of downtown is Old Hickory Lake, an over 22,000-acre lake with 440 miles of shoreline — and plenty of family-friendly activities to keep you moving. Water you waiting for? Start making your summer plans.

🌊 Ways to get on the water

Old Hickory features 20+ boat access ramps and eight marinas with amenities like boat rentals, launch ramps, fuel docks, restaurants, and ship stores.
Rent paddle boards and try your hand at yoga on the water with Nashville SUP & Yoga + reserve jet skis and waverunners from JBeez WaterCraft Rentals.
Take surfing lessons from Nashville Wake Lab. Pro tip: Join the Landlocked Surf Club to meet with other surfers of all ages and skill sets and get out on the water twice a month.
Is relaxing more your style? Take in the sights on Cruisin' Tikis Nashville.

If kayaking is more your speed, there's plenty of that, too. | Photo by @alanastohr

🎣 Notable features along the lakefront

Plan a fishing day at one of the 15+ “fish attractor” locations maintained by the TWRA. Expect to catch species like striped bass, crappie, and largemouth bass.
Let the kiddos burn off some energy at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. The indoor park boasts a ropes course, tumble track, climbing wall, arcade, VR, and more.
Swim up an appetite? Grab a bite to eat from Awedaddy's Bar & Grill or Sam's Sports Grill.

⛺ Camping + hiking

Old Hickory Lake camping opportunities range from primitive tent campsites to full water and electrical hookup campsites.
Camping fees range from ~$30-$40 with a $3-$5 daily visitor/reservation fee.
Explore Old Hickory Trail before switching gears and cycling at Shutes Branch Mountain Bike Trail.