Tennessee / Jackson County

Salt Lick Creek

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from late March through late fall. Limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.

About

Salt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 miles from Gainesboro in Jackson County. The lake was named after Tennessee statesman Cordell Hull, who was born in a log cabin in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. The campground offers 150 family sites and one large group shelter, all with electric hookups. The 12,000-acre lake stretches 72 miles upstream with 381 miles of shoreline, providing extensive recreational opportunities. Anglers target white bass, rockfish, largemouth bass, catfish, shad, and crappie. The lake is popular for boating, sailing, water skiing, and jet skiing. On land, visitors can access miles of hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking trails. The 6-mile Bearwaller Gap Trail begins at nearby Defeated Creek Park, while other area trails include Turkey Creek Nature Trail and Bear Wheels Trail. Cordell Hull Lake is situated among rolling hills with mature hardwoods including maple, hickory, oak, beech, and chestnut. Wildlife is abundant, with whitetail deer, wild turkeys, quail, squirrels, rabbits, and waterfowl commonly observed. Summer temperatures range from the 60s to the 90s.

Directions

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.

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