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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/wartrace-ck-rec-area to be notified when sites open up.

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).