Salt Lick Creek
Cordell Hull Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Gainesboro, TN, TN
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (714 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Salt Lick Creek offers 145 well-maintained sites on Cordell Hull Lake with a 4.6/5 Google rating. Campers praise wide spacing, a attentive park host, and peaceful early mornings on the lake.
Wildlife alert: Copperheads reported by campers; Bald Eagles, Eastern Screech-Owls, Eastern Box Turtles, and Pond Sliders documented in the area.
Insider tips for Salt Lick Creek: Book early—this is a popular federal campground. Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no water/sewer hookups. Inspect picnic table placement at your site before settling in.
Skip Salt Lick Creek if: You need full hookups—water and sewer not available.. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You want guaranteed level tent sites—some sites have slope issues..
Best time to visit Salt Lick Creek: May-October — Official operating season per verified campground data..
Nearby campgrounds: Wartrace Ck Rec Area (Gainesboro, TN), Defeated Creek Park (CARTHAGE, TN), Tailwater Rec Area (CARTHAGE, TN), Roaring River Park (Gainesboro, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Salt Lick Creek
Cell signal at Salt Lick Creek (Gainesboro, TN): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no water/sewer hookups.
Inspect picnic table placement at your site before settling in.
Official operating season per verified campground data.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Cordell Hull Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cordell Hull Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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