Bridgeport Beach Shelter

Alabama River Lakes — lakeside

Location: Camden, AL, AL

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Bridgeport Beach is located on the William "Bill" Dannelly section of the Alabama River. Bridgeport Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounded by picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. A picnic pavillion offers group picnicing with views of the lake.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bridgeport-beach-shelter to be notified when sites open up.

Bridgeport Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach on the Alabama River with picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. A picnic pavilion is available for group picnicking with lake views.

Wildlife alert: Great Blue Heron, Anhinga, Killdeer, Northern Flicker, White-tailed Deer, Striped Skunk, Gulf Coast Spiny Softshell Turtle, Eastern Fence Lizard, and Mediterranean House Gecko observed in the area.

Insider tips for Bridgeport Beach Shelter: Book early - this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Note RIDB official description lists April 1 through Labor Day as open dates, which differs from the May-October season listed in booking data Picnic pavilion available for group use

Skip Bridgeport Beach Shelter if: You need hookups - no hookups available at this site. You need camping outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 1 tent site total.

Best time to visit Bridgeport Beach Shelter: May-October — Campground operates May through October per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Gees Bend Park (Alberta, AL), Chilatchee Creek (ALBERTA, AL), Millers Ferry Campground (CAMDEN, AL), Training Dike Park (Camden, AL).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bridgeport Beach Shelter

Cell signal at Bridgeport Beach Shelter (Camden, AL): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Camden, AL, AL★ 4 (0 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Bridgeport Beach is located on the William "Bill" Dannelly section of the Alabama River. Bridgeport Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounded by picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. A picnic pavillion offers group picnicing with views of the lake.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups1 electric sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - no hookups available at this site✕ You need camping outside May-October - seasonal operations only✕ You prefer larger campgrounds - only 1 tent site total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early - this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site

Note RIDB official description lists April 1 through Labor Day as open dates, which differs from the May-October season listed in booking data

Picnic pavilion available for group use

Best: May-October

Campground operates May through October per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Blue Heron, Anhinga, Killdeer, Northern Flicker, White-tailed Deer, Striped Skunk, Gulf Coast Spiny Softshell Turtle, Eastern Fence Lizard, and Mediterranean House Gecko observed in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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334-682-4244· Alabama River Lakes

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Alabama River Lakes fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Alabama River Lakes before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Bridgeport Beach Shelter cost per night?+
Bridgeport Beach Shelter costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Bridgeport Beach Shelter open?+
Bridgeport Beach Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bridgeport Beach Shelter have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Bridgeport Beach Shelter?+
Bridgeport Beach Shelter is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Bridgeport Beach Shelter?+
Bridgeport Beach Shelter is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bridgeport Beach Shelter?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bridgeport Beach Shelter is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bridgeport Beach Shelter open, and what are check-in times?+
Bridgeport Beach Shelter is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$60 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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