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US lakes & pondsNashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) · La Vergne · Smyrna, Tennessee — Davidson County.
Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120022343).
The red circle marks J Percy Priest Reservoir.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Tennessee: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).
Official TWRA pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120022343), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: TWRA boating and fishing access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 18 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of J Percy Priest Reservoir, 8 of them within 5 miles. 7 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
Electric hookups · RVs welcome · Tent sites · Dogs allowed
Electric hookups · RVs welcome · Tent sites · Dogs allowed
Electric hookups · RVs welcome · Dogs allowed
Electric hookups · RVs welcome · Dump station · Wi-Fi
RVs welcome · Dump station · Wi-Fi
All campgrounds & RV parks in Tennessee
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to J Percy Priest Reservoir, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:
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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (36.0746, -86.5286). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for J Percy Priest Reservoir. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.
27 public access sites listed, 26 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Boat Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | Fee | Boating | 36.1061, -86.5950 |
| Boat Launch | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.1377, -86.6040 |
| Boat Launch | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.1574, -86.5969 |
| Boat ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.1117, -86.6227 |
| Boat ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.0514, -86.5664 |
| Boat ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.1489, -86.6188 |
| Boat ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.1274, -86.6213 |
| Boat ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.0906, -86.6025 |
| Boat ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.1549, -86.6055 |
| Boat ramp | — | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.0418, -86.4832 |
| Boat ramp | — | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.0429, -86.4945 |
| Boat ramp | Smyrna | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.0100, -86.5007 |
| Bryant's Grove | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | Other | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | Fee | Boating | 36.0737, -86.5184 |
| Cook Recreation Area | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.1319, -86.5954 |
| Elm Hill Park Access | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | Fee | Boating | 36.1303, -86.6208 |
| Fall Creek | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.0176, -86.4471 |
| Hamilton Creek Boat Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.1104, -86.6181 |
| Hurricane Creek | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.0497, -86.5624 |
| Jefferson Springs | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | Other | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.0017, -86.4723 |
| Long Hunter Boat Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.0899, -86.5458 |
| Poole's Knob Recreation Area | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.0546, -86.5110 |
| Seven Points Boat Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.1317, -86.5651 |
| Seven Points Rec. Area Campground | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | Fee | Boating | 36.1308, -86.5746 |
| Smith's Spring Park | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.1097, -86.6094 |
| Stewarts Creek | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.0327, -86.4938 |
| Vivrett Creek Recreation Area | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | USACE | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.1408, -86.5435 |
| Poole's Knob Campground | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | — | Carry-in (hand launch) | — | — | Boating | 36.0537, -86.5189 |
TWRA boating and fishing access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
On OpenStreetMap: 2 beaches and swimming spots on the shore of J Percy Priest Reservoir not marked private, residents-only or members-only.
| Beach | Type | Access | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Area | Beach | Public access | Get directions |
| Beach (unnamed on OpenStreetMap) | Beach | Access not tagged; check posted rules | Get directions |
Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.
J Percy Priest Reservoir covers about 14,035 acres in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), La Vergne and Smyrna, Tennessee (Davidson County).
Yes. 26 public trailer launches are listed: Cook Recreation Area, Hamilton Creek Boat Ramp and Jefferson Springs. Check posted fees and parking rules.
OpenStreetMap shows 2 public beach or swimming spots on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.
Yes. We list 18 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 8 of them within 5 miles.
J Percy Priest Reservoir touches Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), La Vergne and Smyrna in Davidson County and Rutherford County, Tennessee.
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