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Defeated Creek Park

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🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeTennessee⭐ 4.6 (1722)
Defeated Creek Park
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 158 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Defeated Creek Park in Tennessee is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now, but cancellations are frequent here — CampSage has caught 5 in the last 7 days. The fastest way to get a site is a free CampSage cancellation alert: we watch the campground and email you the moment one opens, so you can rebook it before anyone else.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 8.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ EVgo8.7 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint16.6 midirections →
⚡ EVgo23.3 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Defeated Creek Park over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 1–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.6★★★★★1,719 ratings
5★1,274
4★302
3★95
2★30
1★18
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.8/4
Verizon1.7/4
AT&T1.1/4
Sprint retired1.6/4

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❓ Defeated Creek Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Defeated Creek Park?

Defeated Creek Park in Tennessee takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Defeated Creek Park when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Defeated Creek Park often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Defeated Creek Park?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Defeated Creek Park over the last 30 days, on 25 separate days, most of them for stays 1–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Defeated Creek Park a good campground?

Defeated Creek Park holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 1,722 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Defeated Creek Park?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Defeated Creek Park, T-Mobile rates highest at 1.8 out of 5 from 167 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Defeated Creek Park located?

Defeated Creek Park is located in Dale Hollow Lake, Tennessee. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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