Defeated Creek Park

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ReservableAccess

158Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

Defeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake was named after Cordell Hull, a politician that was born in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Hull is best known for being the longest running secretary of state in American history, serving for 11 years. Click here for a virtual tour of the Cordell Hull Lake facilities. Recreation The 12,000-acre lake stretches 72 miles upstream and boasts 381 miles of shoreline, offering countless recreational activities for visitors. Keep reading

Anglers enjoy fishing for white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, shad and crappie. Boating, sailing, water skiing and jet skiing are popular activities on the water, and boat ramps and a marina provide easy lake access. Miles of hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The 6-mile Bearwaller Gap Trail has a trailhead within the campground. Other trails in the area include the Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Bear Wheels Trail. Facilities The campground offers 155 sites for tents and RVs, all with electric hookups. Two large group day-use shelters are also available on a first come first serve basis or for reservation in the day use area, both shelters have water and electric hookups. A boat ramp, playground, beach, and tennis and volleyball courts are all provided, making the area perfect for families or larger parties. A marina is located adjacent to the campground. Natural Features Cordell Hull Lake is situated among rolling hills covered in a mix of shady maple, hickory, oak, beech and chestnut trees. Summer temperatures range from the 60s to the 90s. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Whitetail deer, wild turkey, quail, squirrels, rabbits and a wide variety of waterfowl are commonly seen throughout the area. Nearby Attractions The historic town of Granville, Tennessee, is 25 miles from the campground. Visitors enjoy celebrating the town's Heritage Day annually in May. Events include the Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival, antique car and tractor shows and Civil War living history presentations.

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The sites · 158

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
DCRP	A001	group shelter electric	—	20
DCRP	C001	group shelter electric	—	20
DCRP	P001	group shelter electric	—	20
HILL	001	management	55 ft	30
HILL	002	standard electric	40 ft	50
HILL	003	standard electric	99 ft	30
HILL	023	standard electric	99 ft	50
HILL	024	standard electric	42 ft	50
HILL	025	standard electric	99 ft	30
HILL	026	standard electric	72 ft	50
HILL	027	standard electric	99 ft	50
HILL	028	standard electric	59 ft	30
HILL	029	standard electric	69 ft	30
HILL	030	standard electric	99 ft	30
HILL	031	standard electric	57 ft	50
HILL	032	standard electric	67 ft	50
HONE	033	standard electric	52 ft	50
HONE	116	standard electric	59 ft	20/30/50
HONE	117	standard electric	61 ft	50
HONE	118	standard electric	36 ft	50
HONE	119	standard electric	99 ft	20/30/50
HONE	120	standard electric	96 ft	50
HONE	121	standard electric	60 ft	50
HONE	122	standard electric	93 ft	20/30/50
HONE	123	standard electric	67 ft	50
HONE	124	standard electric	95 ft	20/30/50
HONE	125	standard electric	54 ft	50
HONE	126	standard electric	28 ft	50
HONE	127	group standard electric	95 ft	20/30/50
HONE	128	standard electric	99 ft	20/30/50
HONE	129	standard electric	99 ft	20/30/50
HONE	130	standard electric	26 ft	20/30/50
HONE	131	standard electric	81 ft	50
HONE	132	standard electric	62 ft	50
HONE	133	standard electric	39 ft	50
HONE	134	standard electric	44 ft	50
HONE	135	standard electric	58 ft	50
HONE	136	standard electric	34 ft	50
HONE	137	standard electric	47 ft	50
HONE	138	standard electric	50 ft	50
HONE	139	standard electric	56 ft	50
HONE	140	standard electric	99 ft	50
HONE	141	management	50 ft	50
HONE	142	standard electric	61 ft	30
HONE	143	management	40 ft	50
HONE	144	management	59 ft	50
HONE	145	standard electric	60 ft	50
HONE	146	standard electric	46 ft	20/30/50
HONE	147	standard electric	65 ft	20/30/50
HONE	148	standard electric	60 ft	50
HONE	149	standard electric	80 ft	20/30/50
HONE	150	standard electric	71 ft	50
HONE	151	standard electric	77 ft	30
HONE	152	standard electric	92 ft	50
HONE	153	standard electric	44 ft	30
HONE	154	standard electric	99 ft	20/30/50
HONE	155	standard electric	69 ft	50
LAKE	004	standard electric	88 ft	50
LAKE	005	standard electric	65 ft	50
LAKE	006	standard electric	74 ft	50

SHOWING 60 OF 158 SITES

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in TN-06. This member’s public-lands record →

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