About Defeated Creek Park
Number of accommodations: 148
Campground Amenities
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Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Water Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
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Reviews (605)
What Guests Are Saying
Defeated Creek Park is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite destination for family camping trips. Many visitors enjoy the spacious campsites, friendly staff, and peaceful atmosphere, ideal for disconnecting from technology. While some noted limited cell service and Wi-Fi issues, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Defeated Creek Park is highly praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite destination for family camping trips. Many visitors enjoy the spacious campsites, friendly staff, and peaceful atmosphere, ideal for disconnecting from technology. While some noted limited cell service and Wi-Fi issues, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Robert E
April 25, 2026
From the time we met the camp host at the gate, we knew it was going to be a great visit. The sites were amazing, large, clean and in a setting that was unbelievable. The campground is set on the peninsula and everywhere you looked you could see the water. The cell service and WiFi though it was poor, we were there to rest and relax.
Jerry T
VerifiedApril 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: LAKE
This is a beautiful well maintained site. Our summer home. Love it.
Rhonda F
April 23, 2026
Our trip was great as always the weather was great and the camp site was clean
Larry V
April 23, 2026
Very clean and nice.
Jim R
April 22, 2026
Absolute gem of a campground for tent or camper camping. People are nice, friendly, and respectful.
Donna D
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: LAKE
Defeated Creek is our favorite getaway for Spring and Fall breaks. The sites are clean and well maintained. Shower / restrooms are clean with plenty of hot water. People are friendly.
NEWTON H
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LAKE
We were on Site 51 in our 5th Wheel. The site is almost perfectly level from left to right and did not require much lift in the front to make it level front to back. The view is nice across an open field and there really isn't anyone very close to you. There is nice shade in the morning and then it returns late afternoon. The site is large and easy to back into. It is perfectly positioned between two bath houses. We had decent wifi reception on computers, phones and even our tv. Cell phone reception for calls was sketchy but if you can activate wifi calling, you get good reception.
This is a 30 amp site. I didn't realize that and so didn't have my "dog bone" with me. I couldn't find one to buy in a 30 mile radius. I was talking to Buck at the check-in hut and seeing if there was a spot we could move to. He offered to lend me a dog bone. They are so nice! It was a great experience overall. We have 3 more reservations at Defeated Creek this year. It's our favorite park!
Mary D
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LAKE
Campground was nice & clean. Absolutely no internet or cell service. Have to drive quite a ways out of the area in order to access Google Maps for directions to next destination.
Mark H
April 20, 2026
Corp of Engineer sites are always spot-on: level site, water, electric, sewer hook-up is always perfect. Facilities are well designed and maintained. Most of them are on the water and overall a great bargain.
Mark B
April 19, 2026
Always love it there clean peaceful great camp ground
Location Defeated Creek Park
Address:
140 Marina Lane
Carthage, TN, 37030
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.2997 / -85.9089
Elevation: 161 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026