Saundersville

The Saundersville boat ramp on the Cumberland River's Old Hickory Lake offers convenient water access for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters. This public boat launch is part of the Avondale recreation area, which is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The boat ramp provides quick access to the main channel of Old Hickory Lake, a popular destination for water sports and recreation. The lake itself is large and navigable, with over 44 public boat access sites available along the shoreline. Paddlers can explore the scenic coves and inlets, while motorized boaters have ample room to enjoy water skiing, wakeboarding, and cruising.

The Avondale recreation area also includes a reservable picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 50 people, making it a great spot for a family outing or small group gathering. Whether you're launching a kayak or trailering a motorboat, the Saundersville boat ramp offers a straightforward, fee-free option to access the waters of Old Hickory Lake.

Overview
Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. Visitors can bring their family and friends for water sports and plenty of sunshine. The boat launch area at Avondale is open year-round. Here, boaters can find quick access to the main channel of Old Hickory Lake. The picnic shelter can accomodate up to 50 people and is reservable on weekdays....

Overview
Avondale is a wonderful destination for people looking to launch a boat or have a picnic. Visitors can bring their family and friends for water sports and plenty of sunshine. The boat launch area at Avondale is open year-round. Here, boaters can find quick access to the main channel of Old Hickory Lake. The picnic shelter can accomodate up to 50 people and is reservable on weekdays.   
Recreation
Avondale is an ideal launching point for boat fishing. Bank fishing is also popular. Black bass, crappie, and paddlefish can be found in the area. Water skiing, sailing, wakeboarding, and swimming are also big attractions at Old Hickory Lake.
Facilities
The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 50 people and approximately 30 vehicles.Flush toilets (seasonal) and a boat ramp are available for use.
Natural Features
Located in Middle Tennessee, Old Hickory Lake is a 22,500 acre reservoir created by the Old Hickory Lock and Dam on the Cumberland River. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, a Tennessee-native nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his tough and aggressive personality.

Nearby Attractions
Cages Bend Campground, with 42 water & electric sites, is just a short drive away from Avondale Access. At Cages Bend Boat Ramp, you can utilize both the launching ramp and fishing pier free of charge. Other nearby recreation areas include Rockland in Hendersonville and Bledsoe Creek State Park in Gallatin.  
Nearby Nashville attractions include sites such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visitors can also tour President Andrew Jackson's early 19th century home, the Hermitage, a National Histric Landmark. 

Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (615) 822-4846.

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