Roaring River Park
Roaring River Park is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.37917, -85.63111
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Paddle Boating, Photography, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (931) 268-2540
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Roaring River Park
Overview Roaring River Park is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, near 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. Many people enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hunting and hiking in this wonderful natural area. Click here for a virtual tour of the Cordell Hull Lake facilities. 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. Facilities This wooded day-use area offers one large group shelter. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a playground and boat ramp. 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. Nearby Attractions The historic town of Granville, TN is a 20-minute drive from the campground. Visitors enjoy celebrating the town's Heritage Day annually in May. Events include t
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wartrace Ck Rec Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.2 mi | — | Water |
| Old Mill Campground | Private campground | 9.6 mi | — | — |
| Salt Lick Campground | Private campground | 9.7 mi | — | — |
| Salt Lick Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 11 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Granville Recreation Area / Indian Creek Campground | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Dale Hollow Damsite | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 15 mi | — | Electric & Water |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.