Cordell Hull Lake, Tennessee
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)not listed
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricyes
At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups. Not listed: drinking water, flush toilets, showers and maximum RV length.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups Yes
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Yes
- Sewer hookups Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 158
- Elevation
- 530 ft
- Phone
- (615) 774-3141 (campground or managing office)
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Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 36.29972, -85.90889 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Salt Lick Creek 5.8 mi straight-line
- Primitive Camping Areas 14.3 mi straight-line
- Long Branch (Center Hill Lake) 14.5 mi straight-line
- Floating Mill Park 19.4 mi straight-line
- Ragland Bottom 24.6 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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.
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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Carthage - 4.2 mi away, station at 515 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 27 | 4.49 |
| Feb | 52 | 30 | 4.86 |
| Mar | 61 | 36 | 5.01 |
| Apr | 71 | 44 | 4.41 |
| May | 79 | 54 | 4.73 |
| Jun | 86 | 63 | 5.03 |
| Jul | 89 | 67 | 4.97 |
| Aug | 88 | 65 | 3.71 |
| Sep | 84 | 59 | 3.40 |
| Oct | 73 | 46 | 3.43 |
| Nov | 62 | 36 | 3.55 |
| Dec | 52 | 30 | 4.92 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Oct 17, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.