5. Seven Points Campground Beach
Seven Points Campground is 16 miles from downtown Nashville yet feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life and bright lights. Even if not a camper at Seven Points, you’re welcome to share the beach and the facilities with other visitors in this park-like setting by paying a day-use fee. It’s worth every penny.
6. Cedar Creek Beach
Cedar Creek Recreational Area on Old Hickory Lake has a sandy swimming beach with shade protection from the sun during summer afternoons. Day trippers from Nashville are only 24 miles northeast from this cottage country landscape that draws families to the water with beach blankets, beach balls, and sandcastle-making kits.
