Cochrane Campground

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway — lakeside

Location: MS, MS

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$34 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cochrane Campground on Gainesville Lake of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway offers a unique recreational experience for outdoor enthusiasts.The 60 "Class A" campsites provide concrete pads, picnic tables, grills, lantern posts, fire rings, electrical and water connections, and plenty of shade.Nearby Aliceville, Alabama has amenities such as grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, and pharmacies. Aliceville also has the Aliceville Museum and Cultural Arts Center.Boating, fishing, and hunting ma

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups

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

Cochrane Campground on Gainesville Lake offers boating, fishing, and hunting opportunities within the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. The campground provides fire rings, picnic tables, and electric hookups at select sites.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Mockingbird, Carolina Chickadee, Six-lined Racerunner, Eastern Box Turtle

Insider tips for Cochrane Campground: Book early—this federal campground fills up quickly Most sites lack hookups despite amenity listings; verify hookup availability when reserving

Skip Cochrane Campground if: You need full hookups at your site. You plan to camp outside May through October.

Best time to visit Cochrane Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Tom Bevill East Bank Day Use (Aliceville Lake) (Pickensville, AL), Pickensville Cg (Pickensville Al) (CARROLLTON, AL), Raleigh Ryan Ramp Picnic Shelter (Aliceville Lake) (Pickensville, AL), Sumter Campground (MS).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cochrane Campground

Cell signal at Cochrane Campground (MS): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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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MS, MS★ 5 (2 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cochrane Campground on Gainesville Lake of the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway offers a unique recreational experience for outdoor enthusiasts.The 60 "Class A" campsites provide concrete pads, picnic tables, grills, lantern posts, fire rings, electrical and water connections, and plenty of shade.Nearby Aliceville, Alabama has amenities such as grocery and hardware stores, restaurants, and pharmacies. Aliceville also has the Aliceville Museum and Cultural Arts Center.Boating, fishing, and hunting may be done from Cochrane Campground. Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Hunting Permit and information can be found on Recreation.gov searching for Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Hunting Permit.

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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
Hookups12 electric sites
ADA sites2 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

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 full hookups at your site✕ You plan to camp outside May through October

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this federal campground fills up quickly

Most sites lack hookups despite amenity listings; verify hookup availability when reserving

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

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 · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Mourning Dove, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Mockingbird, Carolina Chickadee, Six-lined Racerunner, Eastern Box Turtle

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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205-373-8806· Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway

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 — Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cochrane Campground cost per night?+
Cochrane Campground costs $32–$34 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Cochrane Campground open?+
Cochrane Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cochrane Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Cochrane Campground?+
Cochrane Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Cochrane Campground?+
Cochrane Campground 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 Cochrane Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cochrane Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cochrane Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Cochrane Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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
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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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$32 /night★ 5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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