Corinth Recreation Area
National Forests in Alabama — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BANGOR, AL, AL
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$58 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (409 reviews)
Season: Year-round
The Corinth Recreation Area is a state-of-the art campground located on the on the shores of the upper part of Lewis Smith Lake in Winston County. Initially built in the 1960s and renovated in 1998 it offers facilities for individual and group camping, picnicking, swimming, and boat launching. Check-out time for Corinth is no later than 12:00 pm the day of departure.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/corinth-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
State-of-the-art campground on Lewis Smith Lake with excellent facilities including full hookups on select sites, clean bathrooms spread throughout, and level asphalt sites. Google reviewers consistently praise cleanliness, spacing between sites, and proximity of amenities.
Wildlife alert: Western Pygmy Rattlesnake and Eastern Copperhead present in area; also White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and Alabama Map Turtle
Insider tips for Corinth Recreation Area: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM; plan accordingly for the 2-hour maintenance window Full hookups available on select sites only; confirm hookup availability when booking Senior pass holders receive full hookups for $39/night
Skip Corinth Recreation Area if: You need hookups at your site — most sites do not have them. You prefer spontaneous camping — book well in advance. You're sensitive to venomous snakes — Western Pygmy Rattlesnakes and Eastern Copperheads are documented in the area.
Best time to visit Corinth Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Houston Shelter (DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL), Clear Creek (Al) (Bangor, AL), Burchfield Branch Park (ADGER, AL), Rocky Branch Day Use Park (Cottondale, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Corinth Recreation Area
Cell signal at Corinth Recreation Area (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 Corinth Recreation Area is a state-of-the art campground located on the on the shores of the upper part of Lewis Smith Lake in Winston County. Initially built in the 1960s and renovated in 1998 it offers facilities for individual and group camping, picnicking, swimming, and boat launching. Check-out time for Corinth is no later than 12:00 pm the day of departure.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM; plan accordingly for the 2-hour maintenance window
Full hookups available on select sites only; confirm hookup availability when booking
Senior pass holders receive full hookups for $39/night
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Double Springs , travel 8 miles east on Hwy 278; turn right at Corinth Recreation Area sign on County Road 57. Satellite Map
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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