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TAILWATER REC AREA (TN), TN

Description

The Cordell Hull Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull dam near the town of Carthage, TN. The lake itself is named for Cordell Hull, one of America's outstanding statesmen and one of Tennessee's finest volunteers who was born in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. Many visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. One picnic shelter is available for reservation. Tailwater Recreation Area has the following Aliases: Dam Shelter on Dam Road Shelter Below the Dam Shelter Across the Road From Corps Office

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Flush Toilet
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Playground
  • Potable Water

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Picnic shelters may be reserved for $50/day. Rivers are suject to turbulent waters during discharge periods. More information about this area may be obtained by calling (615) 735-1034.

Getting There:

Tailwater Rec Area (TN)
71 CORPS LANE
Carthage TN 37030-9710

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.29861, -86.66361

From I-40, take Exit 258, travel north on Hwy 53/25, turning right on SR 26 and travel for 2 miles. Turn right on Corps Lane and follow signs into recreation area.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (615)735-1034