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USDA Forest Service
National Forests in Alabama

2946 Chestnut St.
Montgomery, AL 36107
Phone: 334-832-4470
FAX: 334-241-8111




Things to Do: Recreation Opportunities

Map of Alabama showing the location of the national forests.

Below you will find recreation opportunities that highlight outdoor activities on the National Forests in Alabama. If you are planning a day trip or overnight camping, click on a link below and discover what we have to offer. There's a lot to explore!

Bankhead National Forest

Recreation Sites


For More Information Contact:

Elrand Denson, Ranger
1070 Hwy 33 North
Double Springs, AL  35553
205-489-5111
Boating Camping Hiking Trails Fishing Picnicking Horse Trails Sanitary Facilities Shooting Swimming Trailer Dump Station No. of Units Water/Electric Hookups Drinking Water Bathhouse Bicyle Trails Facilities for the Disabled
Brushy Lake Recreation Area E/L F Yes Yes Yes   Yes       13   Yes X    
Clear Creek Recreation Area F/L F Yes Yes F   Yes   F Yes 102 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Houston Recreation Area F/L F Yes Yes F   Yes   F Yes 88   Yes Yes   Yes
Natural Bridge Picnic Area     Yes   Yes   Yes                  
Sipsey River Picnic Area and Trailhead     Yes Yes Yes   Yes                  
Owl Creek Horse Camp   P       Yes Yes                  
Flint Creek Multiple-use Trail           Yes Yes               Yes  
Hurricane Creek Shooting Range             Yes Yes                
McDougle Camp             Yes                  
Wolf Pen Hunters Camp                                
Corinth Recreation Area Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes   Yes Yes Yes Yes 52 Yes Yes Yes   Yes
Pine Torch Trail                                
E - Electric Motors Only | L- Launch Ramp| P- Primitive Camping Only | F - Fee Area | X- Bath House closed during winter
 
Conecuh National Forest

Recreation Sites



For More Information Contact:

Stephen Lee, Ranger
16375 US Hwy 29 South
Andalusia, AL 36420
334-222-2555
Boating Camping Hiking Trails Fishing Picnicking Horse Trails Sanitary Facilities Shooting Swimming Trailer Dump Station No. of Units Water/Electric Hookups Drinking Water Bathhouse Bicyle Trails Facilities for the Disabled
Blue Lake Recreation Area E/L   F F   F   F       F    
Leon Brooks Hines Public Fishing Lake E/L     F                  
Open Pond Recreation Area E/L F F F       65 65  
Conecuh Trail   P                          
Conecuh Shooting/Rifle Range                              
E - Electric Motors Only | L - Launch Ramp | P- Primitive Camping Only | F - Fee Area
 
Talladega National Forest
Talladega  Ranger District

Recreation Sites


For More Information Contact:
Gloria Nielsen, Ranger
1001 North Street
Talladega, AL 35160
256-362-2909
Boating Camping Hiking Trails Fishing Picnicking Horse Trails Sanitary Facilities Shooting Swimming Trailer Dump Station No. of Units Water/Electric Hookups Drinking Water Bathhouse Bicyle Trails Facilities for the Disabled
Lake Chinnabee E/L F Yes Yes Yes   Yes       8         Yes
Pinhoti National Recreation Trail   P Yes                          
Kentuck ORV Trail   P     Yes   Yes       T          
Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail   P Yes                          
Odum Scout Hiking Trail   P Yes                          
Shepherd Branch Shooting Range             Yes F                
Lake Virginia E/L                   T          
Lake Wills E/L                   T          
Turnipseed Campground   F     Yes   Yes       8          
Lake Howard Mountain Bike Trail     Yes                          
Hunter Camps (7 sites)   P                            
E - Electric Motors Only | L- Launch Ramp | P- Primitive Camping Only | F - Fee Area | T - Trailer Space
 
Talladega National Forest
Oakmulgee Ranger District

Recreation Sites


For More Information Contact:

Cynthia Ragland, Ranger
9901 Highway 5
Brent, AL 35034
205-926-9765
Boating Camping Hiking Trails Fishing Picnicking Horse Trails Sanitary Facilities Shooting Swimming Trailer Dump Station No. of Units Water/Electric Hookups Water Bathhouse Bicyle Trails Facilities for the Disabled
Payne Lake Recreation Area E F F F F   F   Yes Yes 56   F F   Yes
Vick Shooting Range             Yes Yes                
South Sandy Shooting Range   P                            
Hunting Camps (10 sites)   P           Yes                
E- Electric Motors Only | P- Primitive Camping Only | F - Fee Area
 
Talladega National Forest
Shoal Creek Ranger District

Recreation Sites


For More Information Contact:

Kimberly Bittle, Ranger
45 Highway 281
Heflin, AL 36264
256-463-2272
Boating Camping Hiking Trails Fishing Picnicking Horse Trails Sanitary Facilities Shooting Swimming Trailer Dump Station No. of Units Water/Electric Hookups Water Bathhouse Bicyle Trails Facilities for the Disabled
Coleman Lake Recreation Area E F Yes Yes F   Yes   Yes Yes 39   Yes Yes   Yes
Pine Glen Recreation Area   F Yes Yes Yes   Yes       21          
Warden Station Horse Camp   F Yes     Yes Yes       45/T   Yes      
Hunting Camps (4 sites)   P                            
Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Camp   P         Yes                 Yes
Pinhoti National Recreation Trail   P Yes                          
Sweetwater Lake E/L P   Yes             T          
Morgan Lake E/L P   Yes             T          
High Rock Lake E Yes Yes                          
Talladega Scenic Drive     Yes                         Yes
Henry Creek Shooting Range               Yes                
E- Electric Motors Only | L - Launch Ramp | P- Primitive Camping Only | F - Fee Area | T - Trailer Space
 
Tuskegee National Forest


Recreation Sites


For More Information Contact:

Darrius Truss, Ranger
125 National Forest Road 949
Tuskegee, AL 36083-9801
334-727-2652
Boating Camping Hiking Trails Fishing Picnicking Horse Trails Sanitary Facilities Shooting Swimming Trailer Dump Station No. of Units Water/Electric Hookups Water Bathhouse Bicyle Trails Facilities for the Disabled
Bartram National Recreation Trail   P Yes                       Yes  
Bedford V. Cash/Bold Destiny Memorial Horse Trail     Yes     Yes                    
Pleasant Hill Trail     Yes                       Yes  
Uchee Shooting Range               Yes               Yes
Tsinia Wildlife Viewing Area     Yes                         Yes
Taska Recreation Area     Yes   Yes   Yes               Yes Yes
Hunting Camps (14 sites)   P                            
Chutkee Okhussee (small pond) E     Yes                       Yes
Thloko Okhussee  (big pond) E     Yes                       Yes
E- Electric Motors Only | P- Primitive Camping Only
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