Jennings Ferry
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Akron, AL, AL
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (628 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jennings Ferry Campground is situated between the Black Warrior River and Clear Creek on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a boat ramp and gently sloping shoreline, this facility offers a quiet and convenient getaway for fishing.For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1606.Jennings Ferry has 52 campsites with 50-amp electrical and water hookups and picnic areas. Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water.
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, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jennings-ferry to be notified when sites open up.
Jennings Ferry offers waterfront camping on the Black Warrior River with a boat launch and fishing access for bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Google reviews consistently praise the well-maintained grounds, spacious sites, and quiet riverside setting.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Barred Owl, Red-headed Woodpecker, Eastern Box Turtle, and Gray Ratsnake are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Jennings Ferry: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Most sites back up to the water for prime fishing and barge-watching views Dump station available for RV waste; check current hookup status before booking
Skip Jennings Ferry if: You need full hookups at your site—most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're planning to camp outside May through October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Jennings Ferry: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Finches Ferry (Demopolis, AL), Lock 8 (Demopolis, AL), Lock 6 (Demopolis, AL), Forkland (Forkland, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jennings Ferry
Cell signal at Jennings Ferry (Akron, 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.
Jennings Ferry Campground is situated between the Black Warrior River and Clear Creek on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a boat ramp and gently sloping shoreline, this facility offers a quiet and convenient getaway for fishing.For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1606.Jennings Ferry has 52 campsites with 50-amp electrical and water hookups and picnic areas. Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water.
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
Most sites back up to the water for prime fishing and barge-watching views
Dump station available for RV waste; check current hookup status before booking
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Demopolis, Alabama, take Highway 43 north towards Eutaw. At Highway 14, take a right. Proceed for approximately seven miles to the park.
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 — Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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