Can you reserve a site at Defeated Creek Park?

Yes, Defeated Creek Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Defeated Creek Park have?

158 sites in total, of which 151 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Defeated Creek Park?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Defeated Creek Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Defeated Creek Park.

Are campfires allowed at Defeated Creek Park?

Campfires are allowed at Defeated Creek Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Defeated Creek Park

Campground · Tennessee · 151 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Cordell Hull Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

151
Bookable sites: 99 ft
Max rig length: up to 50
People per site: 530 ft
Elevation

Defeated Creek Entrance Booth — Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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.

The facts

151 bookable sites
158 sites in total, including non-bookable
3 sites for day use only
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: DCRP, HILL, HONE, LAKE

Site types

146 Standard Electric
7 Management
3 Group Shelter Electric
2 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

158 campsites at Defeated Creek Park

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
A001	DCRP	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	—	—	—	50	🐾
C001	DCRP	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	—	—	—	—	50	🐾
P001	DCRP	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	—	—	—	—	50	🐾
001	HILL	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
002	HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
003	HILL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
023	HILL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
024	HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
025	HILL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
026	HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	72 ft	8	🐾
027	HILL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
028	HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	59 ft	8	🐾
029	HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	69 ft	8	🐾
030	HILL	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
031	HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	57 ft	8	🐾
032	HILL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	67 ft	8	🐾
033	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	52 ft	8	🐾
116	HONE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	59 ft	8	🐾
117	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	61 ft	8	🐾
118	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	36 ft	8	🐾
119	HONE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
120	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	96 ft	8	🐾
121	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
122	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	93 ft	8	🐾
123	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	67 ft	8	🐾
124	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	95 ft	8	🐾
125	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	54 ft	8	🐾
126	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	28 ft	8	🐾
127	HONE	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	95 ft	14	🐾
128	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
129	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
130	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	26 ft	8	🐾
131	HONE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	81 ft	8	🐾
132	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	62 ft	8	🐾
133	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	39 ft	8	🐾
134	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
135	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	58 ft	8	🐾
136	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	34 ft	8	🐾
137	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	47 ft	8	🐾
138	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
139	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	56 ft	8	🐾
140	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
141	HONE	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
142	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	61 ft	8	🐾
143	HONE	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
144	HONE	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	59 ft	8	🐾
145	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
146	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
147	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	65 ft	8	🐾
148	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
149	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	80 ft	8	🐾
150	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	71 ft	8	🐾
151	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	77 ft	8	🐾
152	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	92 ft	8	🐾
153	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
154	HONE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
155	HONE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	69 ft	8	🐾
004	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	88 ft	8	🐾
005	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	65 ft	8	🐾
006	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	74 ft	8	🐾
007	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	61 ft	8	🐾
008	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	65 ft	8	🐾
009	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	65 ft	8	🐾
010	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
011	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	42 ft	8	🐾
012	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	48 ft	8	🐾
013	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	33 ft	8	🐾
014	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	61 ft	8	🐾
015	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	20 ft	8	🐾
016	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
017	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	62 ft	8	🐾
018	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	85 ft	8	🐾
019	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
020	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	42 ft	8	🐾
021	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	70 ft	8	🐾
022	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	32 ft	8	🐾
034	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
035	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	58 ft	8	🐾
036	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	53 ft	8	🐾
037	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	57 ft	8	🐾
038	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	56 ft	8	🐾
039	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	55 ft	8	🐾
040	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	54 ft	8	🐾
041	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	69 ft	8	🐾
042	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
043	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
044	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	59 ft	8	🐾
045	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	53 ft	8	🐾
046	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
047	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	42 ft	8	🐾
048	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
049	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	64 ft	8	🐾
050	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	51 ft	8	🐾
051	LAKE	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	14	🐾
052	LAKE	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	57 ft	8	🐾
053	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	58 ft	8	🐾
054	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	46 ft	8	🐾
055	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
056	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	52 ft	8	🐾
057	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	53 ft	8	🐾
058	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	66 ft	8	🐾
059	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
060	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	65 ft	8	🐾
061	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
062	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
063	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	52 ft	8	🐾
064	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	27 ft	8	🐾
065	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	27 ft	8	🐾
066	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	58 ft	8	🐾
067	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	99 ft	8	🐾
068	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
069	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
070	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	74 ft	8	🐾
071	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	36 ft	8	🐾
072	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	45 ft	8	🐾
073	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	99 ft	8	🐾
074	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
075	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
076	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
077	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
078	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	43 ft	8	🐾
079	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	28 ft	8	🐾
080	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
081	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	63 ft	8	🐾
082	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	99 ft	8	🐾
083	LAKE	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
084	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	46 ft	8	🐾
085	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	80 ft	8	🐾
086	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	99 ft	8	🐾
087	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
088	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	82 ft	8	🐾
089	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
090	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	88 ft	8	🐾
091	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	47 ft	8	🐾
092	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
093	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
094	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	85 ft	8	🐾
095	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	81 ft	8	🐾
096	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	64 ft	8	🐾
097	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
098	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	68 ft	8	🐾
099	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	66 ft	8	🐾
100	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
101	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	54 ft	8	🐾
102	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	58 ft	8	🐾
103	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	62 ft	8	🐾
104	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	84 ft	8	🐾
105	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
106	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	52 ft	8	🐾
107	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
108	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	63 ft	8	🐾
109	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	60 ft	8	🐾
110	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	69 ft	8	🐾
111	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	56 ft	8	🐾
112	LAKE	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	58 ft	8	🐾
113	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	71 ft	8	🐾
114	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Severe	—	78 ft	8	🐾
115	LAKE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	—	99 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Carthage, Tennessee, take SR-25 west for 4 miles. Turn north on SR-80, then east on SR-85. Follow signs to campground.

36.29972, -85.90889 · 36°17'59.0"N 85°54'32.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	53	61	71	79	86	89	88	84	73	62	52
Low °F	27	30	36	45	54	63	67	65	59	47	36	30
Precip in	4.5	4.9	5.0	4.4	4.7	5.0	5.0	3.7	3.4	3.4	3.5	4.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Defeated Creek Park Fish Cleaning Station — Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Defeated Creek Campground Boat Ramp — Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Defeated Creek Park

Can you reserve a site at Defeated Creek Park?: Yes, Defeated Creek Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Defeated Creek Park have?: 158 sites in total, of which 151 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Defeated Creek Park?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Defeated Creek Park?: Yes, pets are allowed at Defeated Creek Park.
Does Defeated Creek Park have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Defeated Creek Park?: Campfires are allowed at Defeated Creek Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-11.

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