Defeated Creek Park

140 Marina Lane, Carthage, Tennessee, United States
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Defeated Creek Entrance Booth
Bear Wheels Biking Trail
Visitor information
Bear Waller Gap Hiking Trail
Defeated Creek Park Fish Cleaning Station

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
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Available sites

148 total sites
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About Defeated Creek Park

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 18 to Nov 8

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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148 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 20 ft
🚐 003, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 195 × 16 ft
🚐 004, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 10 ft wide
🚐 005, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 15 ft
🚐 006, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 94 × 16 ft
🚐 007, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 81 × 18 ft
🚐 008, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 20 ft
🚐 009, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 16 ft
🚐 010, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 × 23 ft
🚐 011, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 62 × 16 ft
🚐 012, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 88 × 16 ft
🚐 013, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 53 × 20 ft
🚐 014, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 81 × 17 ft
🚐 015, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 22 ft
🚐 016, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 17 ft
🚐 017, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 82 × 15 ft
🚐 018, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 105 × 18 ft
🚐 019, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 14 ft
🚐 020, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 82 × 15 ft
🚐 021, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 15 ft
🚐 022, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 15 ft
🚐 023, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 170 × 15 ft
🚐 024, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 62 × 18 ft
🚐 025, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 92 × 17 ft
🚐 027, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 145 × 16 ft
🚐 028, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 79 × 18 ft
🚐 029, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 89 ft long
🚐 030, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 186 × 19 ft
🚐 031, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 97 × 14 ft
🚐 032, Loop: HILL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 87 × 17 ft
🚐 033, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 92 × 15 ft
🚐 034, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 198 × 17 ft
🚐 035, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 036, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 037, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 77 × 22 ft
🚐 038, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 039, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 040, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 041, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 042, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 043, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 044, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 045, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 046, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 047, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 048, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 049, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 050, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 71 × 15 ft
🚐 051, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 99 × 16 ft
🚐 053, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 18 ft
🚐 054, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 66 × 17 ft
🚐 055, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 056, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 72 × 20 ft
🚐 057, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 058, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 059, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 060, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 85 × 18 ft
🚐 061, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 062, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 180 × 14 ft
🚐 063, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 17 ft
🚐 064, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 065, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 066, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 067, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 175 × 12 ft
🚐 068, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 069, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 070, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 82 × 20 ft
🚐 071, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 072, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 65 × 18 ft
🚐 073, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 190 × 16 ft
🚐 074, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 100 × 19 ft
🚐 075, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 206 × 13 ft
🚐 076, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 165 × 16 ft
🚐 077, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 176 × 14 ft
🚐 078, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 83 × 12 ft
🚐 079, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 68 × 16 ft
🚐 080, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 166 × 14 ft
🚐 081, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 83 × 17 ft
🚐 082, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 148 × 18 ft
🚐 084, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 66 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 085, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 × 20 ft
🚐 086, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 162 × 13 ft
🚐 087, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 18 ft
🚐 088, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 089, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 090, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 108 × 16 ft
🚐 091, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 67 × 16 ft
🚐 092, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 64 × 17 ft
🚐 093, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 094, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 095, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 096, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 84 × 17 ft
🚐 097, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 146 × 16 ft
🚐 098, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 099, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 100, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 17 ft
🚐 101, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 94 × 15 ft
🚐 102, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 18 ft
🚐 103, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 82 × 17 ft
🚐 104, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 105, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 90 × 22 ft
🚐 106, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 17 ft
🚐 107, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 159 × 15 ft
🚐 108, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 109, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 110, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 111, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 113, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 91 × 18 ft
🚐 114, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 98 × 18 ft
🚐 115, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 152 × 17 ft
🚐 116, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 117, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 81 × 17 ft
🚐 118, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 76 × 14 ft
🚐 119, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 178 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 120, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 116 × 17 ft
🚐 121, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 100 × 14 ft
🚐 122, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 133 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 123, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 107 × 14 ft
🚐 124, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 135 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 125, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 74 × 15 ft
🚐 126, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 68 × 14 ft
🚐 127, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 134 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 128, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 143 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 129, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 148 × 11 ft · Gravel
🚐 130, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 131, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 101 × 36 ft
🚐 132, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 82 × 17 ft
🚐 133, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 79 × 13 ft
🚐 134, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 84 × 10 ft
🚐 135, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 98 × 11 ft
🚐 136, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 74 × 13 ft
🚐 137, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 87 × 11 ft
🚐 138, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 14 ft
🚐 139, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 96 × 14 ft
🚐 140, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 105 × 13 ft
🚐 142, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 145, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 146, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 66 × 16 ft
🚐 147, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 85 × 15 ft
🚐 148, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 149, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 100 × 18 ft
🚐 150, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 151, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 152, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 112 × 17 ft
🚐 153, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 30 amp
🚐 154, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 155 × 12 ft
🚐 155, Loop: HONE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 89 × 23 ft

Reviews (816)

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What Guests Are Saying

Defeated Creek Park is a beautiful and well-maintained campground, appreciated for its stunning views, friendly hosts, and ample outdoor activities, including biking, hiking, and water sports. Many visitors enjoyed their stay, highlighting the spacious, shaded sites and the park's family-friendly atmosphere. However, the park lacks reliable cell service and WiFi, which some guests found inconvenient, and there are occasional cleanliness issues that management is encouraged to address.

Review Summary

4.6
816 reviews
5
73.8%
602
4
17.0%
139
3
6.0%
49
2
2.5%
20
1
0.7%
6

Philip D

Verified

May 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LAKE

3

Only complaint is that the campground Wi-Fi is severely deficient in today's world.

Kerry B

Verified

May 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: LAKE

4

There are things that need done around the campground . Graveling campsites that need gravel . Fixing pot holes and bad places in the road around the campground . Putting a new and updated water hose at the dump station . My wife asks why they will not fix such thins . I tell her that they do not have to . The campground stays full at the right times so no need to fix things if they do not want to .

Lisa O

Verified

May 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: HONE

5

Our camping times at Defeated are always 5 Star!!! Our site this time was 117. We love this site even though it has no sewer. In past visits, the picnic table had gotten in very poor condition. This season there’s new tables and they’re wonderful!!! Thank you COE!!! We will see you again in July…site 39!!!

Robert S

Verified

May 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LAKE

5

Defeated Creek is our most favorite campsite - we love it so much! Thank you for providing such a great family place!!!

David G

Verified

May 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: HILL

5

Great park!! Love it here.

Mel R

Verified

May 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: LAKE

3

The place is very nice but the shower is not very clean, not enough cloth hook in the shower, the water is hot in the shower.

John C

Verified

May 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 081, Loop: LAKE

4

Nice, quiet place with wildlife that wanders around peacefully. Very enjoyable!

Paul S

Verified

May 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: LAKE

5

First time to this campground and it was great. We will be looking to go back again soon.

David E

Verified

May 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: LAKE

5

Best park in Tennessee

Roger T

Verified

May 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: HONE

4

Beautiful well groomed campgrounds, loved seeing deer grazing in the open. Numerous water sites. Bathrooms need to be updated.

Location & Directions for Defeated Creek Park

140 Marina Lane, Carthage, TN 37030 United States

Elevation: 161 ft

Nearest town

Carthage, TN - 9.4 mi

About 17 min to downtown

Highway access

Defeated Creek Park is accessible via US Highway 70, which is approximately 10 miles to the north. Additionally, Interstate 40 is about 15 miles to the south, providing further connectivity.

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