Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Cordell Hull Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: Gainesboro, TN, TN
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just nine 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, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Wartrace Creek Recreation Area offers a peaceful, well-maintained setting on Cordell Hull Lake with excellent water access for fishing, boating, and paddling. Campers consistently praise it as a quiet, hidden gem with friendly staff and beautiful surroundings.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Gray Squirrel, Killdeer, Mallard, Turkey Vulture, Great Blue Heron, Eastern Hognose Snake, Eastern Box Turtle, Eastern Fence Lizard
Insider tips for Wartrace Ck Rec Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability No hookups available, so plan accordingly for tent camping Excellent for bank fishing and water activities on Cordell Hull Lake
Skip Wartrace Ck Rec Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at sites. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds with more than 1 site.
Best time to visit Wartrace Ck Rec Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Salt Lick Creek (Gainesboro, TN), Roaring River Park (Gainesboro, TN), Defeated Creek Park (CARTHAGE, TN), Tailwater Rec Area (CARTHAGE, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Cell signal at Wartrace Ck Rec Area (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.
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just nine 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
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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 federal campground with limited availability
No hookups available, so plan accordingly for tent camping
Excellent for bank fishing and water activities on Cordell Hull Lake
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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 80, and east on 85 past Gladice; park is on the right.
Campground entrance
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#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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