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About Defeated Creek Park
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Showers
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Water Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
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Reviews (816)
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.
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
Dennie L
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: HONE
Nice Park
Kevin W
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: HONE
The site was very big. There was absolutely NO internet for AT&T nor Verizon. We had to drive about 10 mi away to get any service at all.
Sharon S
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: LAKE
Defeated is always very nice to stay at. Nice size spots. The hosts are very nice.
Tony S
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: HONE
Beautiful campground! Very well taken care of. Fun lake. One of our favorite campgrounds to go to.
Connie L
VerifiedJune 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: LAKE
This is a high in demand campground. During my stay we noticed 6 or 7 sites unoccupied during our 4 night, 5 day stay. Checked the website and the sites are showing as being reserved. The rules state if a site is not occupied by noon the following day the the reservation is voided and becomes available to the public for reservation. This is the responsibility of the host and should they should be expected to enforce the rules.
Anita B
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LAKE
Love our camping experience. Loved all the deer.
Melissa B
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LAKE
Great campground! Very friendly and helpful staff.
Robert N
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: HILL
Everybody raves about this campground, and it was a nice one. Hosts very friendly, contract cleaners for the bath houses did a great job, and other facilities are well maintained. Some areas have sites very close together. which might be nice if camping with a group, and other areas are more spread out- take your choice. Almost all sites are crushed limestone and in good shape. Cafe and store are a short walk away at the marina. Make a trip to Granville on Saturday night and see the Sutton Ole Time Music Hour, a live radio Bluegrass show for just $5. Dinner option available if you make a reservation.
Michael M
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LAKE
Great time as always. We have been here many times and always enjoy our visit
Anthony D
VerifiedMay 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LAKE
It had been 10+ years since we camped at Defeated Creek. The campground and site were very clean. Camp hosts were very friendly. All was a very pleasant stay. The only down side is that Verizon Cell service is non existent except if you walk to sit at bathhouses 1&3. Then your service will swap to Internet calling. I wish all USACE campgrounds would contract with service providers so our connections to those that need us can reach us.
Location & Directions for Defeated Creek Park
140 Marina Lane, Carthage, TN 37030 United States
Elevation: 161 ft
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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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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