🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟡 Moderate $5 USACE day-use fee at public swim beaches
🌊 About Percy Priest Lake
A popular, close-in Nashville reservoir with clear water and several beach/swim access points.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 USACE day-use fee at public swim beaches
Water Temperature
💧 Warm lake water
Water Type
Reservoir with multiple swim beaches
Managed By
US Army Corps of Engineers + Metro Parks
County
Davidson / Rutherford / Wilson County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Nashville, TN (multiple access points, e.g. Elm Hill Marina area)
Access Notes:
Numerous parks and marinas around the lake
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5 USACE day-use fee at public swim beaches
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace