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19 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
State park16 miles north · straight-line distance
State park in Tennessee, United States.
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State park19 miles northwest · straight-line distance
State park in Tennessee, United States.
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Town25 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (26 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States.
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25 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Non-profit organization in Tennessee, US.
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Town25 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, located in Williamson County, USA.
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26 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee.
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Things to do30 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (32 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Hall of fame.
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State park32 miles northwest · straight-line distance
Urban state park in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Things to do32 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (36 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Parthenon in Nashville.
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Town34 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (49 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Tennessee, United States.
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Outdoors47 miles east · straight-line distance
Waterfall in Tennessee, United States.
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Outdoors60 miles east · straight-line distance
Waterfall.
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Outdoors60 miles east · straight-line distance
Waterfall.
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National park site68 miles southeast · straight-line distance
310 acres in Alabama (US) managed by the National Park Service.
HikingHistoryWildlife viewingAgency site ↗
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79 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (84 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States.
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Outdoors89 miles east · straight-line distance
Waterfall in Tennessee, United States.
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National park site94 miles north · straight-line distance
U.S. national park in Kentucky.
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112 miles east · straight-line distance
Historic Park covering Manhattan Project infrastructure in New Mexico, Tennessee, and Washington.
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National park site129 miles north · straight-line distance
U.S. National Historical Park.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 108 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
3 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War.
BikingFishingHikingHistoryPicnickingWildlife viewing
3 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Experience the powerful stories of military conflict in a divided state, the demands of the homefront and occupation, the freedom of emancipation, and the enduring legacies of Reconstruction at sites across the entire state of Tennessee.
History
12 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (14 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Jefferson Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and the surrounding woods and grasslands.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingWildlife viewing
16 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (23 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Poole Knobs Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife viewing
20 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (28 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Smith Springs Recreation Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
BoatingCampingFishingPicnickingWildlife viewing
22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (28 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Anderson Road Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing campers with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingWildlife viewing
22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (37 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Seven Points Campground is a lakeside oasis in the green hills of Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and the surrounding miles of woods and grasslands.
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingSwimmingWildlife viewing
23 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (38 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cook Day Use Area is a lakeside oasis in the hills of middle Tennessee, providing visitors with countless recreational activities on the lake and in the surrounding woods and grasslands.
BoatingCampingHikingPicnickingSwimmingWildlife viewing
25 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to J. Percy Priest Lake. The lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year.
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29 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (39 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Shutes Branch is located on the popular Old Hickory Lake, just a short drive outside of Nashville. There's plenty of opportunities for boating, biking, swimming and fishing, as well as sailing.
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30 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (40 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cedar Creek Campground on Old Hickory Lake in north-central Tennessee, offers 60 campsites and limitless options for activities like boating, hiking, fishing and relaxing on the swim beach.
BoatingCampingFishingSwimming
31 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Not far from Nashville, Laguardo is a great day-trip destination for kids and families. It offers a playground, boat ramp, and sandy beach to keep both the kids and adults entertained.
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31 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (38 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Lone Branch offers all the amenities visitors need for a peaceful Tennessee getaway. Plenty of trees to provide shade, grassy open areas to run around, grills for barbequing and a boat ramp.
BoatingCampingPicnicking
32 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Cages Bend Campground is located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, offering campers the opportunity to enjoy activities with a beautiful scenic backdrop.
BoatingCampingFishing
33 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Old Hickory Lake is a popular recreation destination and ranks third in Corps-wide visitation. Lakefront property is in great demand.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoryHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedPicnicking
34 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (48 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
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.
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingKayakingPicnickingWater Access
34 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (44 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Old Hickory Beach sits along the lengthy shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The day-use area is perfect for visitors looking to spend a day on the lake or lounging on the beach.
CampingFishingHikingSwimming
34 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (48 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Rockland Recreation Area is located on the shore of Old Hickory Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake was created by the Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River.
ArcheryBoatingCampingFishingPicnicking
35 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (45 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Nat Caldwell Park is located right off of US-31E/Nashville Pike. This park is an ideal place for a day of picnicking and other outdoor activities.
CampingCanoeingFishingKayakingPicnicking
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (47 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping is a unique camping experience at designated areas across Center Hill's 415 miles of shoreline. Primitive camping offers a unique rustic lake front camping experience.
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37 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Facilities located at Center Hill Lake include Edgar Evins State Park and the Joe L. Evins Appalachian Center for Crafts. Burgess Falls State Natural Area and Rock Island State Park are also located on the lake.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoryHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedNature education
40 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Visitors to Cordell Hull Lake enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, under license to the Corps, administers an intensive wildlife management program at the lake.
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57 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Visitors to Cheatham Lake come to enjoy its many recreational opportunities. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency manages wildlife management areas on the lake.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
68 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast.
HikingHistoryWildlife viewing
71 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Dale Hollow Lake is a vacation destination that borders the Tennessee-Kentucky state line. Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was completed in 1943.
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74 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Barren River was the historic route for westward traveling pioneers. They would travel down the Barren River to a trading post at present-day Bowling Green, Kentucky, where their journey would proceed by land.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedNature educationPicnickingWater sports
81 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Fern Cave National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1981, consists of 199 acres of forested hillside underlain by a massive cave with many stalactite and stalagmite-filled rooms.
HikingPhotographyWildlife viewing
86 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge, known as Blowing Wind Cave NWR until 1999, lies just above the Sauty Creek embayment of TVA’s Guntersville Reservoir, seven miles west of Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama.
HuntingPhotographyWildlife viewing
88 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
In 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga - a gateway to the Confederacy. The Confederates were victorious at nearby Chickamauga in September.
BikingClimbingHikingHistoryHorseback ridingPaddlingPicnicking
90 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established on Nov. 9, 1962, Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge lies within the floodplain of the Cumberland River which is now Barkley Lake. The refuge was established as a result of mitigation proceedings with the U.S.
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94 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World…
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95 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge was established on July 7, 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.
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96 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
"Fort Donelson will hereafter be marked in Capitals on the maps of our United Country..." Brigadier General Ulysses S.
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98 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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99 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Nolin River Lake has an average annual visitation of over two million and maintains one of the lowest drowning rates in the State.
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101 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Tennessee River brought the early Native Americans and then the European settlers. For years, it frustrated those who tried to cross it or tame it. Men fought from its banks and others found power from its waters. It created a culture.
BikingFishingHistoryWildlife viewing
102 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s.
CampingClimbingFishingHikingPaddlingWildlife viewing
102 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Located on and around Kentucky Lake in Northwest Tennessee, the refuge’s three units, Big Sandy, Duck River, and Busseltown, stretch for 65 miles along the Tennessee River.
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107 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries.
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108 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama.
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From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Cedars of Lebanon State Park, Long Hunter State Park, Shelbyville, Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Brentwood. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 16 miles north in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 19 miles northwest in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 25 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 26 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 36 miles, including Jefferson Springs (12 miles northwest), Poole Knobs (16 miles northwest), Smith Springs (20 miles northwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.