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Tailwater Rec Area

Tailwater Rec Area in Carthage, TN, is situated near Stillhouse Hollow Lake, offering a landscape of rolling hills and water features. The weather typically ranges from highs in the 80s Fahrenheit during summer to lows in the 30s in winter. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Cordell Hull Lake and the Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Overview

Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River System, outside the town of Carthage, TN. The lake itself was named after one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers. Hull was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Families and friends enjoy coming to the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting and relaxing in the outdoors. Click here for a virtual tour of the Cordell Hull Lake facilities.

Recreation

Boating and fishing opportunities abound on the Cumberland River below the dam. Cordell Hull Lake is a 12,000-acre lake that stretches 72 miles upstream and has 381 miles of shoreline, offering recreational activities for just about any type of visitor. Anglers enjoy fishing for white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, shad, and crappie. Boating, sailing, water skiing and jet skiing are popular activities on the water.

Facilities

This day-use area offers one large, group shelter. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a playground, interpretive trail and boat ramp.

Natural Features

The Cumberland River runs along the park, which is wooded with a mix of shady maple, hickory, oak, beech, and chestnut trees. The lake is situated among scenic rolling hills. Summer temperatures range from the 60s to the 90s. Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail, squirrels, rabbits, and a wide variety of waterfowl are commonly seen throughout the area.

Nearby Attractions

The historic town of Granville, TN is a 45-minute drive from the campground. Visitors enjoy celebrating the town's Heritage Day annually in May. Events include the Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival, antique car and tractor shows, and Confederate Civil War living history presentations.

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Location

Tailwater Rec Area is located in Tennessee

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Directions

From I-40, take Exit 258, travel north on HWY 53/25, turn right on SR-26 and travel for 2 miles. Turn right on Corps Lane and follow signs into recreation area.

Address

71 CORPS LANE
Carthage, TN 37030-9710

Coordinates

36.2816667 N
85.9375 W

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Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017

Nice campsite

It’s a nice place to come and stay, a little far from the town but overall good. Great staff and clean facilities fro the most part.

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