Roaring River Park

Cordell Hull Lake, Tennessee

Overlanding score
60/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
rv, group
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

waterplaygroundboat rampfishinghiking

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.

Source: Recreation.gov

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