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Defeated Creek Park Campground in Tennessee
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Defeated Creek Park Campground

Cordell Hull Lake, Tennessee

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As of October 2026, Defeated Creek Park Campground is a campground in Tennessee with 151 campsites. Defeated Creek Park Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Defeated Creek Park Campground is located at 36.2997ยฐ N, 85.9089ยฐ W.
people allowed on 146 of 151 sites
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people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites
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Defeated Creek Park Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (51 sites)Oct 2 (18 sites)

51 sites open on Oct 1 at Defeated Creek Park Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 05:39 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

  • Maximum reservations at once: 50 reservations
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Maximum per transaction: 5 reservations per transaction
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Defeated Creek Park Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Defeated Creek Park Campground

  • Standard 146
  • Group 5
  • Hookups 151

What an RV fits

  • 25 ft1 site
  • 30 ft6 sites
  • 35 ft5 sites
  • 120 ft1 site

Amenities

  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, horse riding, water sports.

All sites at Defeated Creek Park Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
A001DCRPGroup50-Electric, Water
C001DCRPGroup50-Electric, Water
P001DCRPGroup50-Electric, Water
002HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
003HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
023HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
024HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
025HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
026HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
027HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
028HILLStandard835 ftElectric, Water
029HILLStandard835 ftElectric, Water
030HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
031HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
032HILLStandard8-Electric, Water
033HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
116HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
117HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
118HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
119HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
120HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
121HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
122HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
123HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
124HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
125HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
126HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
127HONEGroup14-Electric, Water
128HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
129HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
130HONEStandard825 ftElectric, Water
131HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
132HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
133HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
134HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
135HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
136HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
137HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
138HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
139HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
140HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
142HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
145HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
146HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
147HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
148HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
149HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
150HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
151HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
152HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
153HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
154HONEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
155HONEStandard8-Electric, Water
004LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
005LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
006LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
007LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
008LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
009LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
010LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
011LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
012LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
013LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
014LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
015LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
016LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
017LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
018LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
019LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
020LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
021LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
022LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
034LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
035LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
036LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
037LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
SiteLoopTypeSleepsMax RVHookups
038LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
039LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
040LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
041LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
042LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
043LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
044LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
045LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
046LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
047LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
048LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
049LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
050LAKEStandard835 ftElectric, Water
051LAKEGroup14-Electric, Water
053LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
054LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
055LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
056LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
057LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
058LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
059LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
060LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
061LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
062LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
063LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
064LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
065LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
066LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
067LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
068LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
069LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
070LAKEStandard830 ftElectric, Water
071LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
072LAKEStandard830 ftElectric, Water
073LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
074LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
075LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
076LAKEStandard8120 ftElectric, Water
077LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
078LAKEStandard830 ftElectric, Water
079LAKEStandard830 ftElectric, Water
080LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
081LAKEStandard830 ftElectric, Water
082LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
084LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
085LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
086LAKEStandard835 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
087LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
088LAKEStandard835 ftElectric, Water, Sewer
089LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
090LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
091LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
092LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
093LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
094LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
095LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
096LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
097LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
098LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
099LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
100LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
101LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
102LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
103LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
104LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
105LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
106LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
107LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
108LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
109LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
110LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
111LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water, Sewer
113LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water
114LAKEStandard830 ftElectric, Water
115LAKEStandard8-Electric, Water

About Defeated Creek Park Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Defeated Creek Park Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Defeated Creek Park Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The use of an America the Beautiful discount pass (Access or Senior) requires the card holder to be present upon checkin, have the reservation in their name, and present a valid ID. Failure to do so will result in full payment until the discount card hold becomes present. At this point a refund will be approriately processed.

Camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited.

Cellular connectivity is extremely limited. Public Wi-Fi is available in the vicinity of Honeysuckle Loop and Bathhouse 3. Please plan accordingly.

Pets are prohibited at the restrooms, beaches and day use area due to health department restrictions.

Early check-in may be available only after 12:00 PM on a case by case basis. Early check-in is not guaranteed.

Only two tents allowed per site. Only one wheeled camping unit allowed to each site. One wheeled camping unit and one tent is allowed.

Only licensed vehicles are permitted. Each campsite is provided two parking hangtags. Additional vehicles, or visitors to campers are charged $5 fee per vehicle.

Maximum vehicle lengths (camping unit) were calculated based on two vehicles on site. If the driveway was wide enough to park the two vehicles side by side 20 feet was subtracted from the total site length. If the driveway could only accommodate one vehicleโ€˜s width 40 feet was subtracted from the total site length.

STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES . Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

No-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's fees for a campsite. A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you are not going to be on-site for the first night of your reservation and are coming at a later date, please notify the park host by calling 615 774-3141 otherwise your reservation will be cancelled in accordance with the no-show policy.

Defeated Creek Park Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Defeated Creek Park Campground?

Defeated Creek Park Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 151 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Defeated Creek Park Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Defeated Creek Park Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Defeated Creek Park Campground have?

Defeated Creek Park Campground has 151 campsites.

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