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DEFEATED CREEK PARK

TN · Cordell Hull Lake

DEFEATED CREEK PARK is generally hard to book. Across the 9 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (10/10) and eases to its lowest in March (8/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar8
  4. Apr9
  5. May10
  6. Jun9
  7. Jul8
  8. Aug9
  9. Sep9
  10. Oct9
  11. Nov8
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 151 electric sites
  • 158 water hookups
  • 62 sewer hookups
  • 155 RV sites
  • Max RV length 99 ft

Activities: FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, KAYAKING, SWIMMING SITE, AMPHITHEATER, EVENING PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, TUBING, SWIMMING, WILDERNESS, PADDLING, HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PADDLE BOATING, PHOTOGRAPHY, STAR GAZING, WATER ACCESS, WATER SKIING, WATER ACTIVITIES

Location

Where it is