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Defeated Creek Park Campground, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Defeated Creek Park Campground in Smith County is located 53 min west of Cookeville, TN with an elevation of 528 feet. There are a total of 150 campsites including 148 boat sites. The campground is normally open from mid March to mid November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 179 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. All sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $36.00. Some amenities include shower, boat site, dump station, general store, laundry facility, playground, boat ramp, swimming, marina, restroom, trash dumpster, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
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Defeated Creek Park

1494 reviews
Total sites: 150
Available Tonight: 11
Available this Weekend: 14
Booking Window: 6 months

528 ft
67°F
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@BrendaC5352279 · Camped on Apr 25, 2026 at Campsite #94
This is a bougie campground.We had so much fun. We was in 94. The best site I think especially if you got kids its right above the swimming pool area. You are allowed to put your tent anywhere even off your site. It cost us $36 but we only stayed one night. Im going back again this weekend. If youre a late arrival or want to leave and no one is at check in, there is a number on back of parking pass to get in or in your email somewhere. I didnt find that but a nice lady told me to look on back of my parking pass to enter the code.
@BillyC1653791 · Camped on Apr 21, 2026 at Campsite #91
As always, this campground is exceptional in nearly every way. The grounds and buildings are well kept and the staff is friendly and helpful. I do wish the wifi was better since cell service is very intermittent. Highly recommend!
@JamesM3655871 · Camped on Apr 20, 2026 at Campsite #90
Defeated Creek COE campground was outstanding. Beautiful setting, scenery, quiet and peaceful. Campground was neat and clean. No cell or internet was exactly what we needed to disconnect from the outside world. We have put this campground on our must return list. We had site 90 which might be tough for larger rv's. We stayed in a 25 foot Class-C which handled the incline just fine.Overall great campground, great scenery and clean park.
@DonnaD3748747 · Camped on Apr 19, 2026 at Campsite #89
Site #89 was very nice, shady and lots of room. Would choose this site again.
@LukeD1227482 · Camped on Apr 19, 2026 at Campsite #46
There was a lot of confusion at check in the new rule to show your discount card at the gate was not clear and I was charged for the difference in cost until I could prove I used my discount card. I made the reservation several months ago and there was nothing that said this card must be presented at check in. I was not sent a card just a QR code on the initial reservation. This whole process was not handled well at all.
@RockyH89C1C303 · Camped on Apr 19, 2026 at Campsite #94
Great campground
@NancyM7309003 · Camped on Apr 19, 2026 at Campsite #116
Beautiful park. Clean and well maintained. Reasonably priced.
@JanetH5048939 · Camped on Apr 18, 2026 at Campsite #145
Great place to camp. Concern especially during tornado season as cell service and wi-fi not available for AT&T subscribers.
@SteveM7756642 · Camped on Apr 17, 2026 at Campsite #119
Great campground
@CarlaN642562FA · Camped on Apr 17, 2026 at Campsite #93
Beautiful campground
@TONYAT9AA5F552 · Camped on Apr 16, 2026 at Campsite #148
Zero cell phone service (I have Verizon), and the Wi-Fi was horrible. It was so weak and would not let you join. If I did get to join, it usually kicked me out after 10 minutes, Had a hard time finding a spot, and then I learned that around 5 spots have campers on them full-time because they work for the park. However, they were never in their camper. It was empty the entire time I stayed. That is very unfair because those people obviously do not work for the park.
@StevenRC46582E · Camped on Apr 16, 2026 at Campsite #23
Been Twice, always a good experience. Warning: if your GPS directs you to turn right on Main Street (hwy 263) at Carthage, do not take it. Continue straight on Carthage Bypass. 263 is a mountain 2 lane road with many blind cut backs.
@GeorgeF2922574 · Camped on Apr 15, 2026 at Campsite #131
Love the campground. Site was great!
@JerryT4749875 · Camped on Apr 14, 2026 at Campsite #63
This is a beautiful well maintained site. Our summer home. Love it.
@JimR3616045 · Camped on Apr 13, 2026 at Campsite #21
Absolute gem of a campground for tent or camper camping. People are nice, friendly, and respectful.
@RobertE4617436 · Camped on Apr 12, 2026 at Campsite #150
From the time we met the camp host at the gate, we knew it was going to be a great visit. The sites were amazing, large, clean and in a setting that was unbelievable. The campground is set on the peninsula and everywhere you looked you could see the water. The cell service and WiFi though it was poor, we were there to rest and relax.
@RhondaFFF1EA9A · Camped on Apr 12, 2026 at Campsite #89
Our trip was great as always the weather was great and the camp site was clean
@LarryV60529915 · Camped on Apr 12, 2026 at Campsite #62
Very clean and nice.
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@NEWTONH0F72EB2 · Camped on Apr 11, 2026 at Campsite #5
We were on Site 51 in our 5th Wheel. The site is almost perfectly level from left to right and did not require much lift in the front to make it level front to back. The view is nice across an open field and there really isn't anyone very close to you. There is nice shade in the morning and then it returns late afternoon. The site is large and easy to back into. It is perfectly positioned between two bath houses. We had decent wifi reception on computers, phones and even our tv. Cell phone reception for calls was sketchy but if you can activate wifi calling, you get good reception.This is a 30 amp site. I didn't realize that and so didn't have my "dog bone" with me. I couldn't find one to buy in a 30 mile radius. I was talking to Buck at the check-in hut and seeing if there was a spot we could move to. He offered to lend me a dog bone. They are so nice! It was a great experience overall. We have 3 more reservations at Defeated Creek this year. It's our favorite park!
@SunitaD99CCF1B · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #22
This campsite is absolutely wonderful! Its very clean, well-maintained, and beautifully set up. The surroundings are peaceful and scenic, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Everything feels organized and cared for, which makes the stay even more comfortable. I highly recommend this campsite to anyone looking for a clean, calm, and beautiful outdoor experience.
@KeithL8101118 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #118
Really great campground and host are very friendly! We drive down from Ky to stay here.
@MarkB1441206 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #117
Always love it there clean peaceful great camp ground
@MarkH9198239 · Camped on Apr 10, 2026 at Campsite #100
Corp of Engineer sites are always spot-on: level site, water, electric, sewer hook-up is always perfect. Facilities are well designed and maintained. Most of them are on the water and overall a great bargain.
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@MaryD6315235 · Camped on Apr 9, 2026 at Campsite #41
Campground was nice & clean. Absolutely no internet or cell service. Have to drive quite a ways out of the area in order to access Google Maps for directions to next destination.
@NathanielCCCCE · Camped on Apr 9, 2026 at Campsite #47
Great campground. Lakeside views. Easy access inside campground. Host were very friendly.

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