Cumberland River
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky/Tennessee
Flowing through the heart of Appalachia, this river includes scenic gorges, great fishing, and houseboat-friendly reservoirs
Lake Cumberland State Dock (KY)
Burnside Island State Park Ramp
Cordell Hull Reservoir Launch (TN)
Cheatham Dam Boat Ramp
Old Hickory Lake Boat Launch (TN)
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Old Hickory Lake (formed by damming)
Riverwalk in Nashville
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Harpeth River State Park (tributary)
Boating & kayaking
Fishing
Paddleboarding
Houseboating
Hiking nearby
Camping
Kendall Campground (below Wolf Creek Dam)
Bledsoe Creek State Park
Old Hickory Lake Campgrounds
Some boat-in access available depending on reservoir sections
Campgrounds offer easy access to paddling and fishing