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National Forests in Alabama
Places of Great Escapes
What will you see in Alabama’s National Forests? Get moving and take a “Great Escape” trip by exercising in one of Alabama’s national forests. A drive to one of our national forests provides opportunities for hiking, running, walking, bicycling, swimming, and canoeing.
Plan Your Trip
A good rule of thumb when choosing an outdoor exercising activity in the national forest is to be prepared before you leave. There are some things you should know before deciding to hit the trail for the first time to ensure a safe and pleasurable experience. Contact a district office to obtain maps and publications that highlight trails or discuss exercise plans with a recreation specialist. Become familiar with the type of recreation activity the trail is designed for and be aware of the terrain, distance and elevation before using the trail. Maps can provide detailed descriptions about the trail and help in deciding which workout is right for you. In terms of outer wear, a good pair of trail hiking shoes can provide a harder sole for stepping in rocky areas. It is of primary importance to be equipped with the following 10 essentials on all hiking trips: map, compass, whistle (3 blasts for help), flashlight, sharp knife, fire starter, water, first-aid kit, extra food and clothing suitable for the season. Please be aware of our forest areas that may be closed due prescribed burns or emergencies, and use caution during hunting season.
What will you see in Alabama’s National Forests? Glance at a few of our attractions.
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CLEAR CREEK (AL) Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
The Clear Creek Recreation Area has become one of Alabama's most popular recreation areas and has many repeat visitors. The Bankhead National Forest’s largest recreation area, Clear Creek is in Winston County about 13 miles north of Jasper, ALlabama and was constructed on the shore of Lewis Smith Lake giving direct recreational access to the lake via the day use boat launch, to boating, water skiing, personal watercraft use, as well as fishing for largemouth bass, striped bass, and crappie. With many modern conveniences, it offers facilities for individual and group camping, picnicking, swimming, boat launching, hiking, and biking.
Check-out time for Clear Creek is no later than 12:00pm the day of departure. Check-in time is no earlier than 2:00pm. This 2 hour window allows our staff adequate time to clean and maintain each site.
The campground itself has four paved loops with paved parking spurs, and offers 102 RV campsites, including 32 double sites; 11 of these are pull-through sites. Each campsite has water and electrical hookups, a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern posts. All campsites have 50-amp and 30-amp electrical service. There is a trailer dump station located within the recreation area. Each of the four loops has a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers. All sites are level and spacious; Single campsites accommodate up to six people and two vehicles; double sites up to twelve people and four vehicles. No garbage dumpsters are in the campground; users are required to pack out trash and deposit it in the dumpsters by the dump station. An entrance station with an electronic gate is available to control access to the campground. Two group camping areas, available by reservation only, accommodate up to 25 tent campers each and share a bathhouse with flushing toilets and showers.
The day use portion of the recreation area focuses on the swimming beach, served by a bathhouse with flushing toilets and showers. Next to the beach is a 50-person group picnic pavilion, with a flush toilet. On the other side of the beach lies a picnic area with 53 family units, all connected by newly paved paths. On the point, adjacent to the lake, are two more 50-person picnic pavilions, served by a nearby flush toilet. A 1.5-mile paved bicycle trail connects the campground to the day use area. Also, there is the 2.5-mile recently paved Raven Cliffs hiking trail in the day use area. Use of the picnic pavilions is by reservation only; users also pay the day use fee as they park in the facility. A year-round boat launch is available with an SST vault toilet and boat/trailer parking.
Welcome to the Clear Creek Recreation Area...
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Recreation
- The campground has a basketball and volleyball court, and horseshoe pit. Interpretive programs are hosted during the summer.
- Day-use visitors and campers have access to a boat ramp and swim beach. The lake provides excellent fishing for Kentucky Spotted Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass.
- There are two trails in the area; the 2.5-mile Raven Interpretive Trail and a 1.5-mile bicycle trail.
Facilities
- All facilities are wheelchair accessible.
- Flush toilets, drinking water and showers are offered for both campers and day use visitors.
- The campground offers standard sites with electric and water hook-ups, as well as tent-only non-electric sites for groups.
- Sites contain paved parking spurs, picnic tables, grills and tent pads.
Natural Features
The 180,000+ acre Bankhead National Forest is in northwestern Alabama, and its prominent feature is the Sipsey Wilderness . Known as "The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls," the Sipsey is at the juncture of three separate geologic areas: the Appalachian Plateau, the Cumberland Plateau and the Coastal Plain. The vegetation from these three unique environments blend into a remarkable diversity of species, with overlapping ranges creating many unusual plant associations. The Sipsey is a 12,726 acre area of swift streams, waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, undisturbed gorges, majestic hardwood forests, wildflowers, birds, animals and is home to Alabama's largest tree, a tulip poplar with a 21-foot circumference at its base.
Lewis-Smith Lake (or Smith Lake) is located in the counties of Cullman, Walker and Winston. The 300-foot high dam, completed in 1961 by Alabama Power Company, impounds the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River to form the lake. Smith Lake has a surface area of 21,200 acres, 500 miles of shoreline, a watershed area of 944 square miles, a retention time of 435 days, and a maximum depth of 264 feet.
What's Happening in Your Alabama National Forest Video
Nearby Attractions
Four nearby attractions within Bankhead National Forest are:
- The Little Natural Bridge is the longest rock arch east of the Rockies. It was formed 200 million years ago when the sea washed the sandstone away leaving iron ore veins holding the bridge. In this area thrive 27 varieties of Ferns and a number of Canadian Hemlocks traced to the Ice Age. Satellite Map of Natural Bridge Park
- The 19th-century Pine Torch Church is one of the oldest churches in Alabama and one of only four surviving log churches. The church is located in the Bankhead Forest in Lawrence County at the intersection of Country Roads 70 and 73 Several online sources say it was built in the 1890s but a sign at the site claims in was built in the 1840s. According to legend, Pine Torch got its name from the pine knots that were set ablaze to light the building after dark. It is made of hand-hewn logs. The original floor, made of hand-hewn poplar planks, was stolen piece-by-piece and was replaced in 1940, according to a historic marker at the site. The original roof was made of hand-split wooden shingles. It was later replaced with tin. Behind the church is a cemetery whose grounds are covered with sand to make maintenance easier. A newer and larger wooden church was built at the back of the property. It is still in use. Satellite Map of the Pine Torch Church
- The Houston Civil War Jail - Houston, Alabama served as the first county seat for Winston County. The area known today as Winston County was originally established in 1850 as Hancock County, named after John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1858 the county was renamed Winston after the first native-born governor of Alabama, John Anthony Winston. Old Houston, located a few miles away from present day Houston, was the first county seat. Citizens voted to move the county seat to present day Houston in the late 1850's and a log jail was constructed at that time. The jail burned during the Civil War and was rebuilt in 1868. The Houston jail was built of hand-hewn logs filled with nails to prevent prisoners from "sawing their way to freedom". The jail held prisoners and provided a site for court. In 1884 the county seat was moved from Houston to present day Double Springs. Houston Historical Society
- Discover the Incredible Variety of Habitats and Birds in the Bankhead National Forest. Birding on the Bankhead
HOUSTON SHELTER Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Houston Shelter is a group picnic site nestled on the shore of Lake Lewis Smith in Bankhead National Forest. This is a popular recreation area offering a variety of activities. Shelter is first come first served. Site is walk-up only.Recreation
Day users can enjoy a beautiful sand swimming beach. Other activities include motorized and non-motorized boating and water skiing.Anglers can fish for Kentucky Spotted Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass. There are also hiking trails in the area, including the 1.4 mile High Rock Loop and the nearly 2 mile Fox Run Loop.
Facilities
The picnic facility offers tables, flush toilets, grills and drinking water. A boat ramp and showers are nearby.Natural Features
Bankhead National Forest is located in northwestern Alabama. The prominent feature of the area is the Sipsey Wilderness.Known as "The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls," the Sipsey Wilderness encompasses an area of abundant streams, old-growth forests, limestone bluffs and lush canyons.
Lake Lewis Smith boasts more than 500 miles of shoreline marked by high rock bluffs. The water is clear and deep and provides excellent fishing.
CORINTH RECREATION AREA Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
The Corinth Recreation Area is a state-of-the art campground located on the on the shores of the upper part of Lewis Smith Lake in Winston County. Initially built in the 1960s and renovated in 1998 it offers facilities for individual and group camping, picnicking, swimming, and boat launching.
Check-out time for Corinth is no later than 12:00pm the day of departure. Check-in time is no earlier than 2:00pm. This 2 hour window allows our staff adequate time to clean and maintain each site.
Two camping loops contain 52 campsites, with electrical, water, and sewer hookups. There are four bathhouses, with warm showers, serving the camping areas. A boat ramp is provided for campers. An entrance station with an electronic gate is available to control access to the campground. Corinth also offers eight rustic tent camping sites with nearby community hydrants and a bathhouse. No garbage bins are in the campground; users are required to pack out trash and deposit it in the dumpsters by the dump station. ADA accessible sites are available.
The day use portion of the recreation area focuses on the swimming beach, served by a bathhouse with an outdoor beach shower. Twenty-nine family picnic sites are available nearby, and paved access paths connect all. Near the beach is a 100-person group picnic pavilion, with a flush toilet that serves both it and a portion of the picnic sites. A 1.25-mile hiking path is located along the shoreline of the lake. A year-round boat launch is available, with an SST vault toilet; and it has boat/trailer parking. A separate boat launch is available to the campground.
Welcome to the Corinth Recreation Area...
Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App.
Visitors on-the-go can use the Recreation.gov mobile app to reserve and pay for upcoming stays, reducing the need for on-site transactions and cash handling. Download the Recreation.gov app through the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Functionality of the iPhone app available here...
Functionality of the Android app available here...
Recreation
- Day-use visitors and campers have access to a boat ramp and swim beach.
- The lake provides excellent fishing for Kentucky Spotted Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass.
- Hikers can access the 1.3-mile Bobwhite Trail.
- Interpretive programs are hosted during the summer.
Facilities
- All facilities are wheelchair accessible.
- Flush toilets, drinking water and showers are offered for both campers and day-use visitors.
- The campground offers spacious standard sites with full hookups that can accommodate RVs of any size.
- Sites contain paved parking spurs, picnic tables, grills and tent pads.
- There is a reservable group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 100 people, as well as 29 first-come, first-served picnic sites.
Natural Features
The 180,000+ acre Bankhead National Forest is in northwestern Alabama, and its prominent feature is the Sipsey Wilderness . Known as "The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls," the Sipsey is at the juncture of three separate geologic areas: the Appalachian Plateau, the Cumberland Plateau and the Coastal Plain. The vegetation from these three unique environments blend into a remarkable diversity of species, with overlapping ranges creating many unusual plant associations. The Sipsey is a 12,726 acre area of swift streams, waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, undisturbed gorges, majestic hardwood forests, wildflowers, birds, animals and is home to Alabama's largest tree, a tulip poplar with a 21-foot circumference at its base.
Lewis-Smith Lake (or Smith Lake) is located in the counties of Cullman, Walker and Winston. The 300-foot high dam, completed in 1961 by Alabama Power Company, impounds the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River to form the lake. Smith Lake has a surface area of 21,200 acres, 500 miles of shoreline, a watershed area of 944 square miles, a retention time of 435 days, and a maximum depth of 264 feet.
What's Happening in Your Alabama National Forest Video
Nearby Attractions
Four nearby attractions within Bankhead National Forest are:
- The Little Natural Bridge is the longest rock arch east of the Rockies. It was formed 200 million years ago when the sea washed the sandstone away leaving iron ore veins holding the bridge. In this area thrive 27 varieties of Ferns and a number of Canadian Hemlocks traced to the Ice Age. Satellite Map of Natural Bridge Park
- The 19th-century Pine Torch Church is one of the oldest churches in Alabama and one of only four surviving log churches. The church is located in the Bankhead Forest in Lawrence County at the intersection of Country Roads 70 and 73 Several online sources say it was built in the 1890s but a sign at the site claims in was built in the 1840s. According to legend, Pine Torch got its name from the pine knots that were set ablaze to light the building after dark. It is made of hand-hewn logs. The original floor, made of hand-hewn poplar planks, was stolen piece-by-piece and was replaced in 1940, according to a historic marker at the site. The original roof was made of hand-split wooden shingles. It was later replaced with tin. Behind the church is a cemetery whose grounds are covered with sand to make maintenance easier. A newer and larger wooden church was built at the back of the property. It is still in use. Satellite Map of the Pine Torch Church
- The Houston Civil War Jail - Houston, Alabama served as the first county seat for Winston County. The area known today as Winston County was originally established in 1850 as Hancock County, named after John Hancock, signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1858 the county was renamed Winston after the first native-born governor of Alabama, John Anthony Winston. Old Houston, located a few miles away from present day Houston, was the first county seat. Citizens voted to move the county seat to present day Houston in the late 1850's and a log jail was constructed at that time. The jail burned during the Civil War and was rebuilt in 1868. The Houston jail was built of hand-hewn logs filled with nails to prevent prisoners from "sawing their way to freedom". The jail held prisoners and provided a site for court. In 1884 the county seat was moved from Houston to present day Double Springs. Houston Historical Society
- Discover the Incredible Variety of Habitats and Birds in the Bankhead National Forest. Birding on the Bankhead
HOUSTON RECREATION AREA Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
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Bankhead National Forest Facility
Bankhead National Forest
Natural Bridge Picnic Area Facility
Natural Bridge Picnic Area is the oldest national forest recreation site in Alabama. A paved trail (approximately 3/8 mile) leads to this natural rock archway deep in a forest of hardwoods, quaintly-positioned in Bankhead National Forest. So pack a picnic and make the hiking trek to this area.
Sipsey River Picnic Area and Trailhead Facility
Sipsey River Picnic Area has a beautiful river trail, tables, and a canoe launch.Visitors can enjoy an environment of solitude while surrounded by natural settings.
Owl Creek Horse Camp Facility
Owl Creek Horse Camp and Trail System offer nearly 25 miles of trails designed for horseback-riding. The trail system starts on Forest Service Road 262 about 7 miles east of Highway 33. Trail riders may choose from loops of varying lengths. The camp provides primitive overnight campsites for trail riders.
Hurricane Creek Shooting Range Facility
Hurricane Creek Shooting Range is open year round for forest-users interested in target practicing for hunting or improving skills for gun training. Range distances are 25, 50, and 100 yards.
McDougle Camp Facility
McDougle Camp
Wolf Pen Hunters Camp Facility
Hunters Camp
Conecuh National Forest Facility
Conecuh National Forest
Blue Lake Recreation Area Facility
Blue Lake Recreation Area is a day-use picnic area with swimming beach. It is a short 10-minute drive from Open Pond Recreation Area and is available for use by those camping at Open Pond Campground. Picnic sites, restrooms, outdoor showers, and a sand beach are available. Fishing is also popular at Blue Lake. A primitive boat ramp provides access to the lake.
Leon Brooks Hines Public Fishing Lake Facility
Leon Brooks Hines Public Fishing Lake is open to anglers. The lake contains bass, bream, catfish and striped bass. This lake is managed by Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries to maximize the angling experience. Boats and equipment rentals are available from the concessionaire on site (251-809-0068).
Open Pond Recreation Area Facility
Scenic views, well-maintained facilities, and a diversity of recreational opportunities await you at Open Pond Recreation area. The campground at Open Pond includes primitive sites as well as those with water and electric hook-ups, with easy access to boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycle riding.
Open Pond Recreation Area also includes a day-use area designed for peaceful picnicking with a panoramic view of Open Pond. A group shelter here was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It retains its original distinct design and is interesting to those who enjoy CCC history.
Conecuh Shooting/Rifle Range Facility
Conecuh Shooting Range is open to firearm users to practice their skills at distances up to 100 yards. This new shooting range was opened in September 2013. It is located in Escambia County, Alabama, at the intersection of County Roads 4 and 11, near Leon Brooks Hines Public Fishing Lake. The new range replaces the old Conecuh Shooting Range on Alabama Hwy 137. Shooters will enjoy amenities at the new range that include covered shooting benches on 100-yard, 50-yard, and 25-yard firing lanes, an area for shooting clays, and restroom facilities. Water is not available.
Talladega Ranger District Facility
Talladega Ranger District
Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area Facility
Not far from Cheaha State park is Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area. This 17-acre lake is tucked into a pastoral valley of peacefulness. Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area offers sanitary facilities, hiking, picnicking, fishing and the Chinnabee Silent Trail connects the campground to Cheaha Wilderness. Lake Chinnabee is an ideal spot to enjoy nature for daytime recreation.
Kentuck ORV Trailhead Facility
Kentuck ORV Trail has riding for everyone on wheels, whether the vehicle of choice is an ATV, a motorcycle, or a mountain bike. The easy to moderate trail has 4 loops totaling 23 miles. Some of the trails have easy sections with gentle grades, sweeping turns and fairly smooth surfaces with few obstacles. Other trails are more difficult, with steeper grades, tight turns, sections of rough terrain, rocks and log obstacles. Mountain biking opportunities are available.
Shepard Branch Shooting Range Facility
Shepard Branch Shooting Range, located about 8 miles southeast of Talladega on State Highway 77, has four benches for firearms at 25, 50, and 100 yard ranges.
Lake Virginia Facility
Lake Virginia is an 89-acre lake nestled in the narrow southern Appalachian Valley of the Talladega Ranger District, about 5 miles east of Sylacauga. It offers bass, bream, and catfish fishing for the avid angler.
Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Bass, Catfish, Panfish; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Non-motorized boat, Fly, Spin, Bait; Boat Launch available
Little Lake Wills Facility
Little Lake Wills is a 22-acre lake nestled in a narrow southern Appalachian Valley about 4 miles east of Sylacauga. Anglers can enjoy bass, bream, and catfish fishing. Natural and artificial baits may be used. A boat ramp with parking for 10 vehicles and trailers is available. Small boats with manual or electric power only are permitted on the lake.
Hunter Camps (7 sites) Facility
If you're a natural for the outdoors, this is the place to be. Enjoy the forest and the wonders of nature in a primitive camping surrounding which is the home of many wild game species.
These Hunter Camps have no sanitary facilities.
Oakmulgee Ranger District Facility
Oakmulgee Ranger District
Payne Lake Recreation Area Facility
Payne Lake Recreation Area offers the outdoor enthusiasts solitude, a scenic lake, and picturesque campsites. Payne Lake Recreation Area has two swimming beaches and bathhouses for users of the recreation area. Each bathhouse has restrooms and showers. Camping is permitted at 76 developed sites along the shoreline of the 110-acre Payne Lake. Each site has a picnic table, cooking or fire circle, and tent or trailer pad.
Payne Lake Recreation Area is open year round and offers boating, nature trails, fishing, picnicking and swimming opportunities for Forest users. A trailer dump station is located in the campground.
Vick Shooting Range Facility
The Vick Shooting Range is a popular shooting range in the Talladega National Forest - Oakmulgee District. Hunters and target shooters can enjoy covered shooting pavilions and vault toilets. The range is open daylight to dusk year round.
South Sandy Shooting Range Facility
South Sandy Shooting Range is managed in partnership with the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. Target shooters have 14 shooting benches for 50 and 100 yard target shooting. A clay range and shooting pavilions are also available. The Range is open daylight to dusk year round.
For more information to download and view the South Sandy Shooting Range Brochure.
Hunting Camps (10 sites) Facility
If you're looking for a true camping experience, then you're looking for primitive camping. There are 8 campsites available for year-round primitive camping. Campers are urged to be careful with campfires and always adhere to Smokey's message to make sure fires are dead out.
Shoal Creek Ranger District Facility
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Coleman Lake Recreation Area Facility
The newly renovated Coleman Lake Recreation Area is peacefully nestled into the Talladega mountains. For recreationists who want to get away from the crowds, but want a few modern conveniences, Coleman Lake Recreation Area is your place to be. There are 39 campsites with water and electrical hookups, bathhouses, 29 picnicking units, a 21-acre lake and access to the Pinhoti Trail. Two new comfort stations and seven camping sites are fully accessible for the physically challenged. Most sites will accommodate recreational vehicles up to 35 feet in length. A picnic shelter that seats 40 is available on a first come, first serve basis, or it can be reserved for $15.
Pine Glen Recreation Area Facility
Pine Glen Recreation Area offers camping sites for 21 campsites, cooking grills, sanitary facilities, fishing, hiking, and access to the Pinhoti Trail. Use of Pine Glen Recreation Area is on a first come, first serve basis. It’s a favorite with hunters because it is centrally located in the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area.
Warden Station Horse Camp Facility
Warden Station Horse Camp offers 30 miles of trail through the scenic Talladega National Forest. Its central location is convenient for hunters and horseback riders. Nearby attractions include the Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area and four loop trails for hiking and picnicking. There are 45 primitive campsites for small RV’s and tents. The area, which is open for primitive camping is near Coleman Lake Recreation Area. Mountain biking opportunities are available.
Hunting Camps (4 sites) Facility
Enjoy the forest and the wonders of nature in primitive camping surrounding. Pendergrass, Skeeter Branch & East End Hunter Camps are centrally located and open year round. These Hunter Camps have no sanitary facilities.
Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Camp Facility
Big Oak Hunter Camp is our only physically disabled hunting area in the Talladega National Forest. This camp is a 1700 acre hunting unit for physically disabled hunters possessing the required State permits in Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area. Big Oak Hunter Camp also has sanitary facilities.
Sweetwater Lake Facility
Sweetwater Lake, a 58-acre lake located along the Pinhoti Trail between Coleman Lake and Pine Glen Recreation Area. The area has a boat ramp and parking for eight vehicles and trailers.
Morgan Lake Facility
Morgan Lake covers 14 acres and is also nestled in a narrow southern valley. Parking for 15 vehicles and trailers are available, as well as bass, bream and catfish for the avid angler.
High Rock Lake Facility
High Rock Lake is a small 19-acre lake nestled in the Talladega National Forest - Shoal Creek District about 1 mile south of Pine Glen Recreation Area. The lake is open year round and offers bass, bream, and catfish for the avid angler.
Talladega Scenic Drive Facility
Talladega Scenic Drive has 29 miles for exploring the Talladega National Forest by automobile. It winds along the backbone of the southern Appalachian mountains and offers spectacular views of the Talladega National Forest. The drive follows State Route 281 near Heflin, climbs to an elevation of 2,407 feet at Alabama’s highest point, Cheaha Mountain, and ends at Adams Gap.
Tuskegee National Forest Facility
Tuskegee National Forest
Uchee Shooting Range Facility
Uchee Shooting Range is a place where firearms enthusiasts can practice target shooting from 20, 50, and 100 yards. You must bring your own paper targets and stands. The discharge of firearms anywhere other than the shooting range is prohibited, except during hunting season.
Taska Recreation Area Facility
This is a must stop recreation area in the Tuskegee National Forest. Taska Recreation Area is a part of the Black Belt Nature and Heritage Trail. It has picnic tables, grills, and an interpretive kiosk. Taska Recreation Area is a daylight use only area.
Taska Recreation Area is open year round and offers facilities for the physically challenged.
Hunting Camps (14 sites) Facility
Hunting Camps (14 sites)
Houston Recreation Area Facility
Houston Recreation Area offers 14 picnic sites, a group shelter for up to 50 persons, showers, drinking water, swimming, hiking trails, and a boat launch. Dayuse Parking $4 per vehicle May 1 - Oct 31. Day users can enjoy a beautiful sand swimming beach and a modern bathhouse. Houston Boat Ramp $4 per vehicle and is open all year. Houston Pavilion is $20 (1-50 people) and $4 day use per vehicle May 1 - Oct 31. Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit on-line at www.recreation.gov to reserve group picnic shelters. Title: Houston Recreation Area
Turnipseed Campground Campground
List of CampsitesEnjoy nature at its best especially during the fall when mother nature dazzles you with an array of vibrant colors. This primitive camp is located near the Cheaha Wilderness Area and offers camping and hiking. Turnipseed Camp has sanitary facilities.
Talladega National Forest Facility
Talladega National Forest
Henry Creek Shooting Range Facility
Henry Creek Shooting Range offers a ten person capacity firearm range for rifles at 50 and 100 yards and handguns at 25 yards.
Brushy Lake Recreation Area Facility
Brushy Lake Recreation Area offers everything from camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing to sanitary facilities including a bathhouse.A 33-acre lake, Brushy Lake has 13 campsites that accommodate very small recreational vehicles and tents. Campers occupy sites on a first come, first serve basis.
