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COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground

COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground, near Gainesboro, Tennessee, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With spacious sites that offer a good amount of privacy, it’s perfect for families or anyone wanting to unwind in nature.

This campground is well-kept and features essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making your stay comfortable. Visitors rave about the beautiful lake, which provides ample opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. As one happy camper put it, “The lake was beautiful and plenty of spots that on the lake.”

If you’re looking to disconnect, this is the place. There’s no cell service, so you can truly unplug and enjoy quality time with family or friends. Reviewers have mentioned that the peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained grounds make it a great choice for relaxation.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, the surrounding area offers scenic views and opportunities for boating. Just be sure to bring your own firewood, as it’s not available on-site. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just starting out, COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground is a solid pick for a memorable outdoor experience.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Cordell Hull Lake

Overview

Salt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 miles from Gainesboro, 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

The 12,000-acre lake 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. Many miles of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The 6-mile Bearwaller Gap Trail has a trailhead in nearby Defeated Creek Park. Other trails in the area include the Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Bear Wheels Trail.

Facilities

The 12,000-acre lake 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. Many miles of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The 6-mile Bearwaller Gap Trail has a trailhead in nearby Defeated Creek Park. Other trails in the area include the Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Bear Wheels Trail.

Natural Features

Cordell Hull Lake is situated among rolling hills wooded with a mixture of shady maple, hickory, oak, beech and chestnut trees. 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 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

COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground is located in Tennessee

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Carthage, go 4 miles west on SR-25, then north on SR-80, then east on SR-85 to Gladice. Turn right on Smith Bend Road and follow signs.

Address

520 Salt Lick Park Lane
Gainesboro, TN 38562-5372

Coordinates

36.3227778 N
85.8086111 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed May. 31, 2023

Unplug and relax

This is one of my favorite campgrounds. Spaces aren’t too close together, the lake is nice, and everything is well kept. There is no cell service so it’s a great trip to take if you’re wanting yourself or your family to unplug and relax.

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Month of VisitMay
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Reviewed Apr. 23, 2023

Amazing time!!!

We had an amazing relaxing time at this campground. The grounds were very well kept. Check in and out was simple. The lake was beautiful and plenty of spots that on the lake.

Site4
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Christa P., April 23, 2023
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Reviewed Jul. 11, 2021

Very pleased

This is a beautiful campground. I really liked that sites were not too close together. Fair warning there is no cell service.

Reviewed May. 26, 2021

Secluded

My family stayed in the woods loop of the campground and I loved it! The site was perfect! This is a perfect spot to just hideaway for a bit!

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 25, 2021

Off the beaten path

I stayed here three nights in my RV. Also, this was my first ever camping trip in my RV or any RV.

As others have said, no cell for the most part. I have Verizon and I was able to send and receive messages for the most part.

The bathrooms and showers were clean, as well as the entire area.

To take full advantage of the area, have a boat, kayak or some form of water craft/fishing gear. If not you find yourself with nothing to do like me. If there were bike trails I couldn't find them. I think they start at Defeated campsite or something. If I go back, I will have some form of watercraft.

Of, it gets chilly up there to. The day I got there it was 70, rain came in and temperature dropped to the 30s. In late April.

Site147
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Mathew P., April 25, 2021
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Reviewed Mar. 2, 2021

We absolutely love this place!

2020 was our first year camping and we loved salt lick creek camping. The camp ground was so clean, and nice. We would recommend this place to anyone.

Reviewed Mar. 2, 2021

Great Campground

This COE campground is great.  We were in site 68 and had plenty of room.  The site had plenty of space, level,  and fairly easy to back into.  the only downside is that the site did not have sewer hookup.  There was no cell phone coverage on ATT network.

Site68
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Mike M., March 2, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2020

Fave🙌🏻

Let me start by saying that we are BIG fans of TN COE parks. They are inexpensive, clean and generally very pretty. This one was no exception. Exceeded our expectations in every way. The sites are large, varied and very private in a lot of areas. That said, we started at site 18, which looked great on paper. And it was adequate but situated on an inlet with mucky water. We took a walk and found an empty site (45) with breathtaking views. We asked to switch and they were happy to oblige. It was worth unhooking and re-hooking. We went from a sewer hook up to non sewer and it was STILL worth it. See pics. Another bonus was the immaculate beach/swimming area which our dogs loved. Only downside was the non-existent WIFI and no satellite. Not a huge deal to us. We read and had uninterrupted conversations! Nice to unplug now and then!

  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Susan & Kevin W., August 24, 2020
  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Susan & Kevin W., August 24, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

Nestled in the Tennessee Mountains

We stopped for one night at Salt Lick Creek, passing through on our way to Colorado. Our site was right on the creek and very near the beach. We went for an evening swim and we had a picturesque view of the sun setting over the mountains. This campground is situated perfectly alongside the creek in the mountains of Tennessee. The creek sites have less privacy. If you prefer wooded secluded sites, this campground offer those as well.

  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Kristin  K., August 1, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 13, 2020

Huge sites with waterfront and wooded

Great size sites. Many with waterfront property and others totally wooded. Shower house had amazing water pressure. Very clean and quite considering that all 154 sites were full. Campground has its own boat dock and plenty of parking around it. The only negatives I would say would be is that there are only two bath houses so you will almost have to drive to them. There are several restrooms scattered around the grounds. There is absolutely no cell coverage for any carrier at the campground and about a 30 minute drive in any direction. Also no stores around as well. There is only one gas station within 30-45 minutes that have ice and firewood. Make sure to bring everything you need.

  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Chris Y., July 13, 2020
  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Chris Y., July 13, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 28, 2020

Great

This is a great out of the way campground. Room to spread out and enjoy nature. Better have a dish network or something like that, because there is no tv, cell, or wifi service in this park.

Reviewed Jun. 27, 2019

Beautiful and secluded

This is one of those spots you can really get away at. It's a long drive in, too the point your not sure your on the right road, lol. The phone service is spotty at best, which i love but the seclusion and views are great. It's really a hidden gem thats all by itself. Great wildlife viewing, great fishing and all around a great campground. The bathhouses are a little spread out but that's because your pretty spread out. One of my favorite places.

  • Review photo of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground by Chris W., June 27, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the elevation of COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground?

    COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground is located at 581 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground?

    COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 216 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is fair, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground?

    There are 151 campsites at COE Cordell Hull Lake Salt Lick Creek Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts