Salt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 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.
Families and friends enjoy coming to the lake for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting, and relaxing in the outdoors.
Natural Features:
Cordell Hull Lake is situated among rolling hills wooded with a mixture of shady maple, hickory, oak, beech and chestnut trees. Summer temperatures range from the 60s to the 90s.
Wildlife is abundant around the lake. Whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail, squirrels, rabbits, and a wide variety of waterfowl are commonly seen throughout the area.
Recreation:
The 12,000-acre lake stretches 72 miles upstream and has 381 miles of shoreline, offering recreational activities for just about any type of visitor.
Anglers enjoy fishing for white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, shad and crappie. Boating, sailing, water skiing, and jet skiing are popular activities on the water.
Many miles of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails surround the lake. The 6-mile Bearwaller Gap Trail has a trailhead in nearby Defeated Creek Park. Other trails in the area include the Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Bear Wheels Trail.
Facilities:
The campground offers 145 family sites and one large, group day-use shelter, all with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, and a dump station. Also within the site is a boat ramp, playground and visitor center.
Nearby Attractions:
The historic town of Granville, TN is a 45-minute drive from the campground. Visitors enjoy celebrating the town's Heritage Day in May. Events include the Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival, antique car and tractor shows, and Confederate Civil War living history presentations.
Activities and Amenities Within Facility:
•Boat Ramp
•Drinking Water
•Dump Station
•Fishing
•Flush Toilets
•Horseback Riding
•Hunting
•Laundry Facilities
•Parking Area
•Pay Phone
•Playground
•Ranger Station
•Showers
•Swimming
•Visitor Center
Know Before You Go
•An additional $1/night fee will be charged on weekends and holiday weekends, and a $3 fee to visit a registered camper
•Golf carts, go-karts, ATVs, scooters, etc are not allowed to be operated in the park
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.32278, -85.80861
36°19'22"N, 85°48'31"W
From Carthage, go 4 miles west on SR-25, then north on SR-80, then east on SR-85 to Gladice. Turn right on Smith Bend Road and follow signs.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
SALT LICK CREEK
520 Salt Lick Park Lane
Gainesboro TN 38562-5372
Phone Number:
Information: (931)678-4718