Defeated Creek Park
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in Cordell Hull Lake, near Carthage, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 148 sites it is the #5 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count (busy, more amenities).
- There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 18% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (99 ft), so this is one of the better big-rig options.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (148 electric sites).
- 95% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 148 of 148 sites; campfires allowed on 148 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Nashville ~50 mi, Chattanooga ~93 mi, Knoxville ~113 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsPicnic tablesPlaygroundWater hookupsWater spigotPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
AmphitheaterBikingBoatingCampingEnvironmental EducationEvening ProgramsFishingHikingHotel/lodge/resort Privately OwnedInterpretive ProgramsKayakingMountain BikingOther Recreation Concession SitePaddle BoatingPaddlingPhotographyPicnickingPlayground Park Specialized Sport SiteStar GazingSwimmingSwimming SiteTubingVisitor CenterWater Access
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailwater Rec Area Cordell Hull Lake |
2.0 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Two Prong Backcountry Campground Private campground |
2.1 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Salt Lick Creek Cordell Hull Lake |
5.8 | TN | — | 145 | E 50A W S | 99 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Granville Recreation Area / Indian Creek Campground Private campground |
7.5 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Wartrace ck Rec Area Cordell Hull Lake |
8.5 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas Center Hill Lake |
14.3 | TN | — | 21 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.