Defeated Creek Park
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At a Glance
About Defeated Creek Park
Defeated Creek Park is a national park campground at Cordell Hull Lake in Smith County, Tennessee. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Defeated Creek Park is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 151 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 724 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Cordell Hull Lake include Tailwater Rec Area, Salt Lick Creek, Wartrace Ck Rec Area and Roaring River Park.
Total reservations in March — 2023: 528 · 2024: 616 · 2025: 605
Location
Address
Carthage, Tennessee
Coordinates
36.2997, -85.9089
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 1,364 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Tailwater Rec Area
Cordell Hull Lake
Salt Lick Creek
Cordell Hull Lake
Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Cordell Hull Lake
Center Hill Lake Primitive Camping Areas
Center Hill Lake
Long Branch
Center Hill Lake
Roaring River Park
Cordell Hull Lake
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Defeated Creek Park FAQ
How far in advance should I book Defeated Creek Park?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Defeated Creek Park?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Defeated Creek Park. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Defeated Creek Park right now?
Yes! There are currently 287 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Defeated Creek Park, with availability on 6 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.
How often is availability checked at Defeated Creek Park?
Campsite Tonight monitors Defeated Creek Park for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 30 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Defeated Creek Park located?
Defeated Creek Park is located in Cordell Hull Lake, near Carthage, Tennessee.
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