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Old Hickory Recreation Opportunities
Old Hickory Lake provides a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for millions of visitors each year. Because of the temperate climate and relatively long recreation season, visitors have numerous activities to choose from including: boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, picnicking, hunting, as well as many other water sports. The numerous species of wildlife here, including abundant populations of waterfowl and wading birds, make nature study and photography additional exciting pastimes.