Clear Creek (Al)
National Forests in Alabama — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bangor, AL, AL
Price: From $38 per night
Price range: $38–$60 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (471 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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
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, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Clear Creek is one of Alabama's most popular recreation areas on Lewis Smith Lake with direct water access for boating, fishing, and water sports. The campground offers level sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and amenities like showers and a dump station.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Spotted Skunk, Great Blue Heron, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Northern Pine Snake, Northern Scarlet Snake, and Plain-bellied Watersnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Clear Creek (Al): Book early as a federal campground with limited availability Bear Loop sites lack direct water access but offer quieter camping Level camper pads with poles for hanging lights available at sites
Skip Clear Creek (Al) if: You need full hookups—most sites have no hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer developed facilities—campground uses vault toilets. You visit during high water periods—lake levels rise after heavy rains affecting beach access.
Best time to visit Clear Creek (Al): Off-peak weekdays — Reviewers recommend booking before major holidays like Memorial Day weekend to secure sites, indicating high demand during peak periods..
Nearby campgrounds: Corinth Recreation Area (BANGOR, AL), Houston Shelter (DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL), Burchfield Branch Park (ADGER, AL), Rocky Branch Day Use Park (Cottondale, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Clear Creek (Al)
Cell signal at Clear Creek (Al) (Bangor, AL): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited availability
Bear Loop sites lack direct water access but offer quieter camping
Level camper pads with poles for hanging lights available at sites
Reviewers recommend booking before major holidays like Memorial Day weekend to secure sites, indicating high demand during peak periods.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Jasper travel approx. 5 miles north on State Road 195 to Manchester, 8.5 miles north on County Road 27 to entrance. From Double Springs travel approx. 12 miles south on State Road 195 to Lamon Chapel Road go to the end and turn left on County Road 27 for 2 miles to entrance. Satellite Map
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in Alabama fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests in Alabama before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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