Defeated Creek Park

Cordell Hull Lake

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.6 (1658)

🟢 46 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 158 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Defeated Creek Park in Kentucky has 46 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 LAKE #055 & LAKE #056 next to each othersites 👥 LAKE #051, HONE #116, #119, #130, #135, #138, LAKE #055, #056, #079, #084

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites HONE #151, LAKE #049

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, HONE #145–HONE #148 next to each othersites HILL #002, #003, #023, #028, #031, HONE #033, #117, #124, #126, #128, #129, #136, #145, #146, #147, #148, LAKE #004, #008, #012, #013, #014, #017, #020, #038, #041, #047, #058, #060, #062, #067, #076, #078, #081, #082, #097, #110, #113, #115

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites LAKE #058

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites LAKE #019, #048, #059, #086

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 HILL #024 & HILL #025 next to each othersites HILL #024, #025, #029, #030, HONE #120, #122, #137, #140, #142, LAKE #011, #015, #050, #092, #107, #109, #114

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites HILL #026, HONE #133, LAKE #074

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites LAKE #088

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite LAKE #051 — Site 51 Defeated Creek Campground — **Site LAKE #051** · Site 51 Defeated Creek Campground

Campsite HONE #116 — Campsite 116 Defeated Creek Campground — **Site HONE #116** · Campsite 116 Defeated Creek CampgroundAAW

Campsite HONE #119 — Campsite 119 Defeated Creek Campground — **Site HONE #119** · Campsite 119 Defeated Creek CampgroundAAW

Campsite HONE #130 — Campsite 130 Defeated Creek Campground — **Site HONE #130** · Campsite 130 Defeated Creek CampgroundAAW

Campsite HONE #135 — Site 135 Defeated Creek Campground — **Site HONE #135** · Site 135 Defeated Creek Campground

Campsite HONE #138 — Site 138 Defeated Creek Campground — **Site HONE #138** · Site 138 Defeated Creek Campground

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

Group Shelter ElectricGroup Standard ElectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★1,658 ratings

5★1,221

4★300

3★90

2★30

1★17

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Defeated Creek Park FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Defeated Creek Park?

Defeated Creek Park in Kentucky 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.

Is Defeated Creek Park a good campground?

Defeated Creek Park holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 1,658 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 156 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, Kentucky. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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