Houston Recreation Area Campground and Camping
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"Bluegills are bedding like crazy. Just use a cricket on a hook and bobber.
Clear water, use 2lb..." Clark Spring Branch
"Catching Loads of Cappie in Brush Creek just use a 3 inch grub and jig..." Brush Creek
"Me and a friend in berry at bugs lake having fun...." Bugs Lake
About the Campground
Located on Lake Lewis Smith in the Wm. B. Bankhead National Forest in Houston, AL. Campground requires 2 vehicle / 2 tent maximum per single site. First- come / First-serve sites available. *Quiet Hours 10PM to 6AM *Gate hours open 9AM - 7PM; After Hours access is available *Day use fee is $4.00 *Modern Restrooms; *All Vehicles and trailers, including boats must be parked on pavement *Site must be occupied within first 24 hours or forfeit Interpretive programs are available. Activites include: beach area, boat launch, and hiking trails. Registered Campers may use the boat launch, swimming and picnic areas at no charge. Annual Day Use Pass is available for $30.00 Day Use fee is $4.00 with a $.50 fee per person over six (6) people. Golden Age / Golden Access accepted, but cardholder MUST be present. Campground is open from Mid-March - November 1. Campground Phone Number: 205-489-2941
Services & Amenities
Within Facility |
- Accessible Boat Ramp
- Accessible Picnic Area
- Accessible Ramps
- Accessible Restroom
- Administrative Office
- Bbq Grills
- Beach
- Beach Shower House
- Benches
- Berry Picking
- Bike Riding
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boat Trailer Park Lot
- Boat-In Sites
- Boating
- Campfire Programs
- Chemical Toilet
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Dumpster
- Fishing
- Flush Toilet
- Flush Toilets
- Gatehouse
- Grills
- Group Fire Ring
- Group Grill
- Group Picnic Shelters
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- Hiking
- Hiking Trail
- Host
- Hot Showers
- Ice Machine
- Information Station
- Interpretive Programs
- Jet Skiing
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Overlook
- Parking
- Paved Roads
- Photography
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Pressurized Water
- Restroom
- Sand Swimming Beach
- Scenery
- Showers
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Trailhead
- Trails
- Water Drinking
- Water Faucets
- Water Fountains
- Wildlife Viewing
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Fees
Peak Season Mar 19 2010 - Oct 31 2010 |
STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$13.00-$26.00 |
Peak Season Mar 19 2011 - Oct 31 2011 |
STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$13.00-$26.00 |
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Alerts and Important Information
No alcohol allowed in the park Pets must be leashed at all times Reservations must be made four days in advance 2 night minimum on weekends 3 night minimum on holidays
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Houston Recreation Area
Campground Phone: 205-489-2941
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
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More About Houston Recreation Area Campground
Houston Recreation Area is a campground located in Jasper, Alabama. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -87.28556 latitude, and -87.28556 longitude into your GPS device.
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