Service
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes — lakeside
Location: Silas, AL, AL
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$26 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (347 reviews)
Season: May through October
Service Campground is situated along the high banks of Coffeeville Lake, the third largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a surface area of 8,800 acres and a length of 97 miles, the area provides excellent opportunities for camping, fishing and boating.Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing on or off shore, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/service to be notified when sites open up.
Service Campground sits on the high banks of Coffeeville Lake with 8,800 acres of water offering excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. Google reviews consistently praise the clean, well-maintained grounds and spacious river-side pull-through sites with a responsive host.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, White-tailed Deer, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Eastern Fence Lizard, Pond Slider documented in area
Insider tips for Service: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand River-side sites are pull-throughs with large, spacious pads Bring your own water supply or plan accordingly — no hookups at most sites
Skip Service if: You need full RV hookups — only electric hookups available, no water or sewer at most sites. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Service: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lock 1 (Demopolis, AL), Isaac Creek (FRANKLIN, AL), Turkey Fork Recreation Area (Richton, MS), Training Dike Park (Camden, AL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Service
Cell signal at Service (Silas, AL): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Service Campground is situated along the high banks of Coffeeville Lake, the third largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a surface area of 8,800 acres and a length of 97 miles, the area provides excellent opportunities for camping, fishing and boating.Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing on or off shore, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species.
Verified facts
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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 federal campground with high demand
River-side sites are pull-throughs with large, spacious pads
Bring your own water supply or plan accordingly
no hookups at most sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Coffeeville, Alabama, drive about four miles west on U.S. Highway 84 and follow the signs to campground entrance. Park is located at mile marker 20 on Highway 84.
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- 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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