Kimberly Q
October 18, 2025
Made a reservation and needed to cancel it the next day but couldnt get a refund....I understand but it was going to cost $10 to move it to another day even though they had plenty of openings
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About Tailwater Rec Area
Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River System, outside the town of Carthage, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains.
Families and friends enjoy coming to the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting and relaxing in the outdoors. Click here for a virtual tour of the Cordell Hull Lake facilities.
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A reservation was made but had to be canceled the next day, resulting in no refund. The individual noted a $10 fee to reschedule, despite availability. Overall, the experience highlighted challenges with the cancellation policy.
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Kimberly Q
October 18, 2025
Made a reservation and needed to cancel it the next day but couldnt get a refund....I understand but it was going to cost $10 to move it to another day even though they had plenty of openings
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Location & Directions for Tailwater Rec Area
71 Corps Lane, Carthage, TN 37030-9710 United States
Elevation: 152 ft
Getting There
From I-40, take Exit 258, travel north on HWY 53/25, turn right on SR-26 and travel for 2 mi. Turn right on Corps Lane and follow signs into recreation area.
Highway access
Tailwater Rec Area is accessible via I-40 at Exit 258, followed by HWY 53/25 and SR-26. The campground is located approximately 2 miles from SR-26.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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