Millers Ferry Campground
Alabama River Lakes — riverside, fishing
Location: CAMDEN, AL, AL
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (422 reviews)
Season: May through October
Millers Ferry Campground, also known as East Bank, is located on scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama’s Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.This campground offers 42 family sites with electric hookups.
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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Scenic 66-site campground on Dannelly Reservoir with excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Campers praise privacy from trees and bushes between sites, beautiful river views, and good fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wild Boar, Gray Fox, American Redstart, American Goldfinch, Red-winged Blackbird, and Green Anole documented in area.
Insider tips for Millers Ferry Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground (RIDB/Rec.gov). Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no water or sewer hookups. From Camden, take State Route 28 northwest 12 miles, turn right before Lee Long Bridge and follow signs.
Skip Millers Ferry Campground if: You need full water/sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. Cleanliness consistency is important—one reviewer reported bathroom maintenance issues..
Best time to visit Millers Ferry Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: East Bank Beach Shelters (Camden, AL), Training Dike Park (Camden, AL), Gees Bend Park (Alberta, AL), Chilatchee Creek (ALBERTA, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Millers Ferry Campground
Cell signal at Millers Ferry Campground (CAMDEN, 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.
Millers Ferry Campground, also known as East Bank, is located on scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama’s Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.This campground offers 42 family sites with electric hookups.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground (RIDB/Rec.gov).
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no water or sewer hookups.
From Camden, take State Route 28 northwest 12 miles, turn right before Lee Long Bridge and follow signs.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Getting there →
From Camden, Alabama, take State Route 28 northwest for 12 miles. Turn right before the Lee Long Bridge and follow signs into the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Alabama River Lakes fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Alabama River Lakes before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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