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148 total sitesAbout Defeated Creek Park
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Brian R
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: LAKE
Always clean; did not want to leave.
Audrey H
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: LAKE
Defeated Creek is gorgeous. It was very clean and quiet. We didn't have the best weather, but it was still a great weekend.
Jeff L
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: LAKE
Very nice park
Joni A
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: LAKE
I’ve been going to Defeated Creek for 23 years and have always loved it. This year was very disappointing. The beach has absolutely NO sand. It’s only rocks, clay and tree roots. Trying to get into the water was dangerous due to the clay being so slippery. The kids had to play in the boat area to find some sand, which can be dangerous. I’ve also never seen this many skunks, they were everywhere after dark. Sitting at the campfire was difficult due to the skunks coming up under the camper and wouldn’t leave. One of our dogs was sprayed even though the dog was leashed and we were trying to get away from the skunk. I love this campground but it is not being kept up to the standards it has always been over the years. The one positive is that more sites are being upgraded to 50 amp, which is great. Now if some upgrades could happen to the beach so kids could play in some sand and not get sprayed by skunks, that would be great. I would be happy to provide pictures of the “beach” if you need the proof.
Margaret G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: LAKE
We love Defeated. The campgrounds are pristine, the Hosts are friendly and helpful and the water is divine. This is our summer home away from home!
velma e
VerifiedJuly 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: HONE
Campsites are big and easy to get in and out of. Love the beach swimming area.
Robin M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: LAKE
We love staying at Defeated Creek. It is our go-to spot multiple times per year since 2018.
The only reason that I did not give it five stars is the number of skunks that have made there home there. Over the last three seasons, they have multiplied. We would see multiples outside our camper between 8:00 PM and 5:30 AM. The week after we left, we were told that in less than a week of us leaving eighteen had been trapped and relocated. I am thankful that the park is working to resolve this, but it does impede us being outside after dark or in the early morning when we enjoy watching the water.
The only other thing that we would love to see is an option to purchase wifi even if an additional fee per night so that we could keep a check on the weather and be able to use our phone.
TRAVIS S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: LAKE
Love the area and have always loved camping here but the campground is over run with skunks and the beach is in disrepair.
Cindy C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: HILL
My husband and I feel that in central Tennessee this park is by far the best! The park hosts are great they do a great job managing the camping areas. The shower houses and restrooms are very clean and surrounding green spaces are well manicured! Love the deer also!! We stay here as much as we can.
Gerald L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LAKE
Campground and site was meticulously maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful. Having plenty of grass to play with dog was great. direct kayak access was perfect. Definitely would return
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