Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Brushy Lake
VISIT DATE: 04/24/97
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Alabama
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bankhead
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Wren
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Wren, AL, take State Rt. 33 south 5.4 miles to Pine Torch
Church Historic Site sign (County Rt. 70). Turn left onto Rt. 70
and go 5.3 miles to Brushy Lake sign (Forest Rt. 245). Turn left
onto Rt. 245 and go 1.9 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 640 ft.
The campground, situated in mature hardwoods and pines, is
tranquil and rustic. Most sites are adjacent to Brushy Lake.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
No potable water 11/1 through 3/15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 13' X 51.5'
Comments:
Parking aprons are gravel.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Comments:
There are flush toilets and wheelchair friendly hot showers
in adjacent day-use area.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Brushy Lake is 33 acres. Power boats are limited to electric
motors.
HIKING
Brushy Lake Trail (paved) - 0.25 miles
FISHING
Bream - wheelchair friendly fishing pier
CAMPGROUND NAME: Clear Creek
VISIT DATE: 04/23/97
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Alabama
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bankhead
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Manchester
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Manchester, AL, take Fall City Rd. (at the Clear Creek
Recreation Area sign) north 8.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 720 feet.
The campground, adjacent to Lake Lewis Smith with a nicely manicured grass
understory, consists of four loops - Bear, Fox, Hoot Owl and Fawn. A thick
mixture of deciduous and conifer trees provide good shade and privacy between
campsites. Basketball, volleyball and horseshoe courts are located along the
shore of lake in Fox Loop. Some sites are adjacent to the lake. Generally,
campsites in the Fawn and Hoot Owl Loops have limited views of the lake,
while campers in Fox Loop enjoy good views. Each campsite has a lantern
pole. There is an interpretive program during the summer. A security gate is
located at entrance to campground where ice is also located. This is a popular
campground - reservations are recommended, especially during summer.
Please see the Houston campground comments for things to do in the area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 14 through December 1
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 - single not on lake
$19 - single on lake
$36 - double not on lake
$38 - double on lake
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 97
Total Sites: 97
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 97
No. Grilles on Sites: 97
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 97
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 10
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10' X 58'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Lewis Smith is 22,000 acres. Very large sandy beach.
HIKING
Raven Trail (interpretive) - 2.5 miles
Bicycle Trail (paved) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Kentucky Spotted Bass and Hybrid Stripped Bass
CAMPGROUND NAME: Corinth
VISIT DATE: 04/24/97
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Alabama
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bankhead
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Double Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Double Springs, AL, take US Rt. 278 east for 3.9 miles to Corinth Recreation
Area sign. Turn right after sign and go 2.6 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 691 ft.
The campground, an RVrs delight, is located on Lewis Smith Lake in the Corinth
Recreation Area. It includes two loops of 50 camp sites with full hookups and
another 8 sites for tents. There is one water spigot in the tent section and no
bathhouse. Privacy between campsites in the campground is fair to good. The
campsites are spacious with a manicured grass understory in a hardwood and
pine forest. Lamp posts are found at each campsite. Because of the thick
middlestory, no campsite has a clear view of the lake. Swimming, boating, and
fishing add to the experiences found at the campground and recreation area.
Stonework from the YCC (Youth Conservation Corps - late 70s through the early
80s) is found in some areas of the campground.
Interesting places in the area are Helen Keller's Florence home, the Alabama
Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ave Marie Grotto in Cullman, Moulton's
Jesse Owens Memorial and several historic or natural areas.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 14 through December 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day - full hookups
$13 per day - tent
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 50
Total Sites: 58
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 58
No. Grilles on Sites: 58
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 50
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 60'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved and the pull-throughs are very long.
The campground can accommodate any size RV.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Showers are wheelchair friendly.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 1
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Lewis Smith is 22,000 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Kentucky Spotted Bass and Hybrid Stripped Bass
CAMPGROUND NAME: Houston
VISIT DATE: 4/24/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/30/2008
STATE: Alabama
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Bankhead
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Double Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Double Springs, AL, take US Rt. 278 east for 8.5 miles to
Houston Recreation Area sign (County Rt. 63). Turn right onto
Rt. 63 and go 1.8 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear right and go
1.6 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 1 mile
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 765 feet.
The campground consisting of three loops - Fox Run, High Rock (also available
for Groups), and Pine Bottom, stretches out along the shores of Lake Lewis
Smith. The campsites are nicely terraced, each with lantern posts. There are
limited views of the lake only from Pine Bottom Loop. The thick overstory and
middlestory is comprised primarily of mixed hardwoods, providing good
privacy between campsites. Stonework from the YCC (Youth Conservation
Corps - late 70s through the early 80s) is found in some areas of the campground.
Interesting places to visit are Pine Torch Church (built before 1850),
Little Natural Bridge and the Houston Civil War Jail (built around 1850).
Information on these attractions and others can be obtained from the
Double Springs Ranger District Office.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open March 14 through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day - single
$24 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 25
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 57
Total Sites: 82
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 82
No. Grilles on Sites: 82
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 55'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Showers are wheelchair friendly.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: Yes
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 17
No. Threaded: 5
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Lewis Smith is 22,000 acres. There is large sandy beach.
HIKING
High Rock Loop - 1.4 miles
Fox Run Loop - 1.9 miles
Trail to beach - 2 miles.
FISHING
Kentucky Spotted Bass and Hybrid Stripped Bass
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