Access Site
TN
Defeated Creek Marina
City: Carthage, TN
County: Smith County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.30383848, -85.90774668
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Peyton Creek near Monoville, TN
2.3 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Defeated Creek Marina is located on Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, near the northwest corner of the lake at Cumberland River marker 317, approximately 4 miles upstream from the lock and dam. The facility features a two-lane concrete boat ramp with dock access and gravel parking.
**Facilities & Services:** This full-service marina offers both launching capability and onsite amenities including covered and uncovered boat slips, a bait and tackle shop, ethanol-free fuel, and a convenience store. Adjacent Defeated Creek Campground provides camping options with RV hookups and lodging nearby. The marina also operates a restaurant for visitors.
**Paddling & Boating:** Cordell Hull Lake encompasses 12,000 acres with 72 miles of water stretching upstream and 381 miles of shoreline, making it suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The lake supports diverse fishing opportunities including white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. This location provides a well-established access point for exploring the upper Cumberland River impoundment with full support services available.
**Facilities & Services:** This full-service marina offers both launching capability and onsite amenities including covered and uncovered boat slips, a bait and tackle shop, ethanol-free fuel, and a convenience store. Adjacent Defeated Creek Campground provides camping options with RV hookups and lodging nearby. The marina also operates a restaurant for visitors.
**Paddling & Boating:** Cordell Hull Lake encompasses 12,000 acres with 72 miles of water stretching upstream and 381 miles of shoreline, making it suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The lake supports diverse fishing opportunities including white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. This location provides a well-established access point for exploring the upper Cumberland River impoundment with full support services available.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
This recreation area is part of Cordell Hull Lake
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Cordell Hull Lake
Located within
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