Prairie Creek (Al)
Alabama River Lakes — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LOWNDESBORO, AL, AL
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$32 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (753 reviews)
Season: May through October
Prairie Creek Campground is situated beneath moss-draped oaks on the banks of Woodruff Lake. The lake is part of the scenic Alabama River in the region’s Black Prairie Belt. For sportsmen, the campground offers a wonderful opportunity to relax between fishing and hunting trips.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/prairie-creek-al to be notified when sites open up.
Prairie Creek sits on the scenic banks of Woodruff Lake with excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Campers consistently praise the friendly hosts, clean facilities, and level concrete pads suitable for all vehicle types.
Wildlife alert: Alligators present in lake area. Also verified: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Gray Squirrel, Turkey Vulture, Timber Rattlesnake, and Eastern Mud Turtle within 8km.
Insider tips for Prairie Creek (Al): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups Some tent sites have water and power access
Skip Prairie Creek (Al) if: You need full hookups (water/sewer) — only select sites have electric. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure. You want to visit outside peak fishing season early in the year.
Best time to visit Prairie Creek (Al): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Holy Ground Shelters (Lowndesboro, AL), Six Mile Creek (SELMA, AL), Gunter Hill (MONTGOMERY, AL), Elm Bluff Campground (Minter, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Prairie Creek (Al)
Cell signal at Prairie Creek (Al) (LOWNDESBORO, 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.
Prairie Creek Campground is situated beneath moss-draped oaks on the banks of Woodruff Lake. The lake is part of the scenic Alabama River in the region’s Black Prairie Belt. For sportsmen, the campground offers a wonderful opportunity to relax between fishing and hunting trips.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites have no hookups
Some tent sites have water and power access
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Montgomery, Alabama, follow Highway 80 west for approximately 25 miles. Turn right on County Road 29 and follow the signs into the campground.
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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 — 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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