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About Defeated Creek Park
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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
John D
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 138, Loop: HONE
A very clean and quiet campground have been going there for 20 years
kathryn f
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful campground. Plenty to do. We brought our electric bike, and next time we will bring our kayak too. It was so fun to ride around. All the grounds and facilities are very clean. My little nieces loved the playgrounds. We will definitely come back.
Regina M
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LAKE
Great site. Only negative was lack of cell service.
Bobby A
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 101, Loop: LAKE
Defeated Creek is a beautiful campground. The staff is very friendly. Maintenance staff is efficient and the campground is very well maintained. Quiet and peaceful, amazing place.
Scott G
VerifiedMay 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LAKE
I’m not sure how we’ve gotten so lucky this year, but we’ve had 2 amazing sites back to back. Defeated Creek is another beautiful campground. We had another waterfront site, facing west, so the sunsets were amazing. Not a long walk to the bathhouse, volleyball area, or playground. It also has a beach and tons of room to go fishing. Lots of wildlife, we even spotted a couple of cows in the park lol. Chelle was able to launch her kayak just about 10 yards from our camper. The camp host are a very sweet older couple and the place is very well kept. It can be hard to get reservations here, so get a jump on that 6 month booking window. That said, if you can’t get in here, try Salt Lick Creek Campground in Gainesboro. The spaces are further apart and it’s very well kept also. Although we just drove through, I think it would also be a great place to stay.
Faith G
VerifiedMay 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LAKE
Very nice spot we really enjoyed our stay. Looking forward to being back!
Herbert B
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful spot, enjoyed our short stay, will come again someday
Mimi C
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LAKE
The park is well maintained and beautiful! I was fortunate enough to get a full hook up site on the water! I will definitely be back!!!
Quinn W
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LAKE
Site was clean and everything was in working order. We really enjoyed our time there. The beach was a highlight for our family. One complaint…NO PHONE SERVICE! I sure wish there was some type of cell service or more Wi-Fi available. We love defeated creek and will definitely return for another trip!
Lovita G
VerifiedMay 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: LAKE
Great experience! We took our grandsons who loved being able walk from RV to the lake & fish.
Our site was clean , had full hook up services,
The site was missing a stand up grill.
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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