US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Smith County, Tennessee.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Cordell Hull Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 151 |
| Site types | 146 standard, electric, 3 group shelter electric, 2 group standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Full hookups at 62 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 99 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (615) 774-3141 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Defeated Creek Campground before you go.
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. Click here for a virtual tour of the Cordell Hull Lake facilities. Recreation The 12,000-acre lake stretches 72 miles upstream and boasts 381 miles of shoreline, offering countless recreational activities for visitors.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Defeated Creek Campground is in Smith County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.