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Defeated Creek Park

Defeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from Carthage, Tennessee. The lake was named after Cordell Hull, a politician that was born in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Hull is best known for being the longest running secretary of state in American history, serving for 11 years.The 12,000-acre lake stretches 72 miles upstream and boasts 381 miles of shoreline, offering countless recreational activities for visitors. Anglers enjoy fishing for white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, shad and crappie.

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Site 65 Defeated Creek Campground
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Campsites

Standard with electric146
Host/management7
group shelter electric3
group standard electric2
Total158

Amenities & rules

Electric hookupsWater hookupsSewer hookupsPets allowedCampfires allowedMax vehicle length 99 ftRVs & trailersTents

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Getting there

From Carthage, Tennessee, take SR-25 west for 4 miles. Turn north on SR-80, then east on SR-85. Follow signs to campground.

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