Avondale Recreation Area offers a year-round boat ramp providing quick access to the main channel of Old Hickory Lake on the Cumberland River, making it an ideal launching point for boating and fishing.

The day-use facility includes flush toilets (seasonal), parking for approximately 30 vehicles, and a reservable picnic shelter accommodating up to 50 people on weekdays.

Located near Hendersonville, Tennessee, it is unstaffed but managed by the Corps of Engineers; call (615) 822-4846 for general information.