Anderson Road Recreation Area

We arrived without a reservation and got a dry camping site for $16/nite on a Wednesday for two nights. All electric sites had been booked.

Our first site #18 was pull-through but was not easily accessible for our 30’ trailer due to deep ditches on both access roads. We then tried site #25 and could get the trailer in without risking falling into a ditch. That site worked for us, however, had significant tree coverage so our solar did not provide much power.

The major issue we found throughout the park was that the asphalt roads had severe water erosion on both sides leaving deep ditches in many areas. Some sites had been improved with cement added to the sides of the access roads and with cement pads. Many sites had not been improved and were still all asphalt in and out.

So if you go, watch out along the roads, when pulling into the sites and especially when driving into the dump area.

On a positive note, the park hosts at the front were very helpful and gave us several good ideas for our day in Nashville, and evening views of the lake were beautiful.

We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed camping here. You drive through a residential area to get to Anderson Road Recreation Park. It feels like you can't be going the right way, but you are. There are options for electric and water sites or dry camping. We put off reservations and came on 4th of July weekend, so we got the only dry camping spot left. The spaces are large enough for any size rig, and have a ton of privacy. We could barely see or hear our neighbors. If you're able to snag a waterfront site - DO IT! Their views are gorgeous!

There is a nearby lake you can swim or barbecue at (fee per car or bike) with great views. Dump site and water fill on site. There is also a ramp for your boat if you have one. It's about a 30 - 35 minute drive to downtown Nashville. Not the closest location, but it works if you want to hop into to town to sight see.