East Bank Beach Shelters

Alabama River Lakes — lakeside

Location: Camden, AL, AL

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

East Bank Beach is located on the William "Bill" Dannelly section of the Alabama River. East Bank Beach offers a designated swimming area and sandy beach surrounded by picnic tables and a large grassy lawn. Picnic Pavillions offer 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/east-bank-beach-shelters to be notified when sites open up.

East Bank Beach offers a scenic sandy beach on the Alabama River with designated swimming area and good fishing opportunities. Campers praise the quiet atmosphere, privacy between sites, and natural surroundings.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wild Boar, Gray Fox, American Redstart, Red-winged Blackbird, and Green Anole present in the area

Insider tips for East Bank Beach Shelters: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites Sites accommodate RVs up to 40+ feet despite lack of hookups Fire pits and picnic tables available at all sites

Skip East Bank Beach Shelters if: You need full hookups — none available. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations only May through October. Bathroom cleanliness is a priority — reviewers reported inconsistent maintenance.

Best time to visit East Bank Beach Shelters: May-October — Verified seasonal operation period matches campground availability.

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