Destination · day use (camp nearby)Live federal data

Defeated Creek Marina

Federal / Recreation.gov

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This recreation area is part of Cordell Hull Lake

Location

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36.30362, -85.90777

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Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:09 AM

What to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Carthage, TN.

Today

93°F

Chance Rain Showers

39% rain · wind 5 mph

Tonight

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

35% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

Friday

93°F

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31% rain · wind 0 mph

Friday Night

69°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain Showers

43% rain · wind 0 mph

Saturday

89°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

84% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

Saturday Night

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog

84% rain · wind 0 mph

Today: ☀ 6:21 AM · 🌙 6:58 PMTomorrow: ☀ 6:22 AM · 🌙 6:57 PMSet up camp before sunset — headlamp after.

Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.

Drive time (set your own plan): Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
Access: See details
Hike-in: Confirm on site / map
Pass required: Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
Parking: See facility details
Camping: No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
Max stay: Check local rules
Reservation: None for day use

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