Tailwater Rec Area is a national park campground at Cordell Hull Lake in Smith County, Tennessee. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Cordell Hull Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Tailwater Rec Area 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 65 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Cordell Hull Lake include Defeated Creek Park, Salt Lick Creek, Wartrace Ck Rec Area and Roaring River Park.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 4
Address
Carthage, Tennessee
Coordinates
36.2817, -85.9375
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

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