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Rockland Recreation Area

36.2965° N / 86.6509° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
6 day-use units

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No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 6 monitored sites

Of the 1,098 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 834 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 264 closed.

No online availability right now

Of the 1,098 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 834 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 264 closed. A free alert tells you if any date opens online.

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Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online100%
Open reservation dates0 / 1,098

Of the 1,098 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 834 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 264 closed.

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
0501001502000 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPENSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN RESERVATION DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open reservation dates across the tracked window — these reservation dates are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 6 shelters
WindowDateUnits openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date.

About Rockland Recreation Area

Overview

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. The lake is named after former president Andrew Jackson, nicknamed for his tough and aggressive personality.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy a vast array of recreational opportunities at Old Hickory including waterskiing, fishing, boating, swimming and hiking. The area provides excellent fishing for several species including bass, crappie, walleye, sauger and catfish.

Facilities

Rockland Recreation Area contains five group shelters and one gazebo. All shelters are covered and readily equipped with tables and grills. Many of the visitors to the shelters find the ease of bank fishing popular within the Rockland Recreation Area. A volleyball court, playground, and large grassy areas are also available.

Natural Features

Set in a moderately wooded area, Rockland Recreation Area is host to numerous wetland species that occupy the wooded areas along the nature trails within the area. Migratory birds visit the area during the winter months as well as year-round forest birds.

Nearby Attractions

Nashville, Tennessee, is located within a 20 to 25 minute s\drive from Rockland Recreation Area. The Old Hickory Lake Resource Manager's Office and Visitor Center are located directly within the Rockland Recreation Area. A trip to the Visitor Center is an excellent way to learn more about the history, navigational facilities and other programs at Old Hickory Lake. There are numerous stores with amenities within the Old Hickory Lake area.

6 monitored sheltersDay use6 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKMax party 160

Getting there

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.

5 Power Plant Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075615-822-4846
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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Rockland Recreation Area?

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Does Rockland Recreation Area have online availability right now?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 1,098 tracked reservation dates are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.

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