Group Picnic Shelters
The Corps of Engineers manages several picnic areas on Cordell Hull Lake. At some of these scenic, relaxing areas, you will find group picnic shelters. Six of these shelters may be reserved (for a fee) up to 360 days in advance. Reservations may be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service no less than four days before your picnic date. When a shelter is not reserved, it is available on a first-come, first serve basis. Shelters are available for reservation from early April until late October.
A swim beach, bathroom, playground equipment, electric, water, and a boat ramp are located at or within walking distance to each picnic shelter.
To reserve a shelter, please click on the name of a recreation area below or call the National Recreation Reservation Service
at 1-877-444-6777.
| Recreation Area |
Approximate Season |
Fee Range |
No. of Tables |
| Defeated Creek Campground |
Mid April through Late October |
$50 per 50 people |
16 |
| Defeated Creek Day Use |
Mid April through Late October |
$50 per 50 people |
8 |
| Wartrace Creek Day Use |
Mid May through Labor Day |
$50 per 50 people |
8 |
| Roaring River Day Use |
Mid May through Labor Day |
$50 per 50 people |
8 |
| Tailwater Recreation Area |
Mid May through Labor Day |
$50 per 50 people |
8 |