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Wm. B. Bankhead National Forest The Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association operates three campgrounds in Northwest Alabama. Clear Creek, Corinth and Houston Recreation Areas are operated by the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association in partnership and under special use permit of the Wm. B. Bankhead National Forest. Contact Information
Telephone: (205) 394-4792 Season: March 16th - November 1st Hours: Sunday - Thursday - 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Central Time) Directions: From Jasper, AL travel north about 5 miles on SR 195. At Manchester turn east (right) and travel about 8 miles on CR 26 to the entrance. Award Winner! The Frommers Guide to Best RV & Tent Campgrounds in the U.S.A. voted Clear Creek Recreation Area as one of the Best RV Camping, Best Tent Camping, Most Beautiful Campground, Most Private Campsites, Quietest Campground, Most Secure Campground and Most Romantic Campground in Alabama. Clear Creek offers 102 sites, including double sites, with water and electric. New this year, upgrades at Clear Creek offer 61 electric sites with 50 amps. Several sites are fully paved accessible sites. Modern restrooms have flush toilets and hot showers and are located in each of the four loops: Hoot Owl, Fox Loop, Bear Loop and Fawn Loop. A sanitary dump station for RV’s is on site. All family sites are level and spacious with paved parking spurs, tent pads, picnic tables and fire grills. Many sites have a view of the lake. Many sites can accommodate RV’s 40 feet in length. Single sites accommodate up to 6 persons and 2 vehicles; double sites up to 12 persons and 4 vehicles. 2 Group sites are available, and while the group camp area does not have electricity, it does have water available as well as a modern bathhouse complete with showers. The Federal Golden Age and Golden Access cards may be used for discounts on family campsites. Two group sites available to rent for large group are located away from family sites and have showers and restrooms. 1.5 miles of wooded hiking trails, and a 1 mile paved bike path along the shoreline to the Day Use Area. An extensive day use area is located on the lakefront. An entrance fee is required but provides access to: Three large shelters are equipped with tables and cooking facilities including a large grill and water. Oak Leaf Shelter has electricity. Each shelter is available for rental to large groups. In addition, 53 picnic tables are scattered around the perimeter of the day use area, with a lake view or on the lakefront. A swim beach is a popular spot in the summer. A bathhouse with showers is nearby. A boat launch is provided for day use guests and has ample parking. Water sports such as skiing and fishing are popular on the lake. Clear Creek also offers 2.5 miles of hiking trails as well as a 1.8 mile paved bicycle trail and a children's playground. Interpretive Programs are available throughout the summer and often into the fall. Led by an Interpreter, children will work on crafts, take hikes, watch for bats and learn about creatures that like to camp in the forest too. These educational programs are designed for children of all ages. Information about schedules and activities that will happen during your visit is available upon your arrival. Some campsites at Clear Creek may be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation System. Remaining sites are first come, first served. Picnic shelters and Group sites MUST be reserved in advance. Call 1-877-444-6777 or go online to www.recreation.gov. Corinth Recreation Area Telephone: (205) 489-3165 Season: March 16th - December 1st Hours: Directions: From Interstate 65 at Cullman travel west on US 278 about 25 miles to CR 57 and turn left to Recreation Area. Award Winner! Corinth Recreation Area was recently named one of America's Top 100 Campground by the National Recreation Reservation Service. It was also voted one of the Most Secure Campgrounds by the Frommers Guide to Best RV & Tents Campground in the U.S.A. Corinth has 52 family campsites each with water, sewer, and 30/50 amp electric service. Sites are spacious, include paved parking spurs, tent pads, picnic tables and fire grills. Each camping loop has at least one modern bathhouse complete with showers. There are 8 rustic tent campsites in a wooded area with water available nearby. A modern bathhouse is nearby. Most can accommodate RV’s over 40 feet in length; and will accommodate up to 6 persons and 2 vehicles. All sites & restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The Federal Golden Age and Golden Access cards may be used for discounts on family campsites. Corinth has a 1.25-mile hiking trail along the shoreline of Smith Lake. A large day use are is on site. An entrance fee is required, providing access to: A picnic shelter for up to 100 persons is available by reservations (fee required). The shelter is equipped with tables and cooking facilities, including a large grill. For smaller groups, there are 29 picnic tables in the area for no extra fee. Swimming is permitted at the sandy beach. A bathhouse with showers is available. A boat ramp with parking is available for boating and water skiing. Fishing is allowed on the lake. An Alabama fishing license is required. Interpretive Programs are available throughout the summer and often into the fall. Led by an Interpreter, children will work on crafts, take hikes, watch for bats and learn about creatures that like to camp in the forest too. These educational programs are designed for children of all ages. Information about schedules and activities that will happen during your visit is available upon your arrival. Some campsites at Corinth may be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation System. Remaining sites are first come, first served. Picnic shelters and Group sites MUST be reserved in advance. Call 1-877-444-6777 or go online to www.recreation.gov. Houston Campground Telephone: (205) 489-2941 Season: March 16th - November 1st Hours: Directions: From Interstate 65 at Cullman travel west on US 278 about 25 miles to CR 57 and turn left to Recreation Area. Houston offers 76 primitive sites, no hookups available. Modern Facilities are available. All family sites are spacious with paved parking spurs, tent pads, picnic tables and fire grills. Lakefront Sites are available. Many sites can accommodate RV’s 36 feet in length. Single sites accommodate up to 6 persons and 2 vehicles, and double sites up to 12 persons and 4 vehicles. The Federal Golden Age and Golden Access cards may be used for discounts on family campsites. Houston has a 2-mile hiking trail. Day Use is also available. An entrance fee is required but provides access to: A swim beach is a popular spot in the summer. A bathhouse with showers is nearby. A boat launch is provided for guests, and ample parking is available. Water-skiing, swimming, and fishing are great on the lake. A Picnic Pavilion is provided in the Day Use Area. The shelter is equipped with tables and cooking facilities, including a large grill. Interpretive Programs are available throughout the summer and often into the fall. Led by an Interpreter, children will work on crafts, take hikes, watch for bats and learn about creatures that like to camp in the forest too. These educational programs are designed for children of all ages. Information about schedules and activities that will happen during your visit is available upon your arrival. Some campsites at Houston may be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation System. Remaining sites are first come, first served. The picnic shelter MUST be reserved in advance. Call 1-877-444-6777 or go online to www.recreation.gov. Hoosier National Forest
Directions: Located in Monroe County in southern Indiana, 12 This newly renovated area has 200 sites many with electric hook-ups. The area offers camping, picnicking, boat launching, swimming nature walks and interpretive programs on the largest lake in Indiana. Reservations available at: 877-444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov. Indian-Celina Lake Recreation Area Directions: Located 3 miles south of I/64 off State Highway 37 in Perry County. Area has 2 lakes with 63 sites many with electric hook-ups. The area offers camping, electric motor boating, fishing and hiking. Reservations available at 877-444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov. Directions: Located 6 miles south of I/64 off State Highway 34 in Perry County Area has 1 lake with a beach and picnic area, playground, 40 campground sites (many with electric hook-ups) and 3 group camping areas. Reservations available at 877-444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov.
The beach and lake area are exclusively for the use of the campers. Boat motors are limited to 12 hp on the lake. Campers can fish, swim, canoe or kayak on the lake. No jet skis are allowed. Pedal boats are available to rent. There is a small convenience store and laundry available on site.
Pisgah National Forest For larger groups, check into Pisgah National Forest group camping:
Sites available by reservation: 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.
Directions: I-26, Exit #40 (old exit # 9), go Rte. 280 towards Brevard (15 miles) then right on Hwy. 276 North. Accessible off Blue Ridge Parkway as well near milepost #412 towards Brevard. Open: Year Round. Reservations Accepted by calling 877-444-6777 or Facilities: Primitive Campground with 161 Sites. Limited hook-ups. Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook & Fire Ring/Grill. Hot & Cold Showers. Flush Toilets. Ampitheater. Education Programs in Summer & Fall.
Directions: I-26, exit # 33 (old exit # 2), follow signs to Lake Powhatan. Accessible off Blue Ridge Parkway as well. Open: April 13-October 31. Reservations Accepted by calling 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.Walk-in sites available. Facilities: Primitive Campground with 98 Sites. Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook & Fire Ring/Grill. Hot & Cold Showers. Flush Toilets. Education Programs in Summer
Directions: I-26, Exit # 40 (old exit # 9) go towards Brevard on Hwy. 280. Turn right at 1st light past intersection of Hwy. 191. Campground 5 miles north.
Facilities: Primitive Campground with 30 Sites. Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook &Fire Ring/Grill. No Showers. Flush and Vault Toilets. Education Programs in Summer. Facilities limited in winter. Sunburst Campground Directions: State Highway 215 in Haywood County approx. 15 miles SW of Canton, NC. Hwy. 215 is part of the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway. Open: April 1 (weather permitting) -October 31. Walk-in sites only. Facilities: Primitive Campground with 9 Sites. Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook & Fire Ring/Grill. Flush Toilets. No Showers Area Attractions: Cradle of Forestry National Historic Site and Forest Discovery Center, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, North Carolina Arboretum and Bent Creek Experimental Forest. Don't miss the Biltmore Estate and the Folk Art Center. Pisgah National Forest Black Mountain Campground Black Mountain Campground reopens! Construction on new restrooms and hot showers, as well as repairing hurricane damaged sites is complete. Location: near Burnsville, NC in the shadow of Mount Mitchell (tallest peak in Eastern US). From East: I-40 to Hwy. 226 exit in Marion. Follow 226 to Hwy. 70 West to Hwy. 80 N. to Burnsville. Go under Blue Ridge Parkway about 2 miles to South Toe River. Signs will direct to Campground (3 miles of gravel road). Open: April 14 (weather permitting) -October 31. Walk-in sites only. Facilities: Primitive Campground with 47 Sites. Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook & Fire Ring/Grill. Flush Toilets. No Showers. Amphitheater. Education Programs in Summer Briar Bottom Group Sites Open: April 14 (weather permitting) -October 31. Reservations Accepted by calling 877-444-6777 or Facilities: Primitive Campground with 6 Group Sites. Maximum 50 persons to site. Covered Picnic Shelter w/tables., Lantern Hook & Fire Ring/Grill. Flush Toilets. No Showers. Amphitheater. Education Programs in Summer at Black Mtn. Campground. Carolina Hemlock Recreation Area Directions: see Black Mountain Campground Open: May 1 (Due to Construction Delays) - October 31. Walk-in sites only. Picnic Shelter may be reserved by calling 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Facilities: Primitive Campground with 33 Sites. Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook & Fire Ring/Grill. Flush Toilets. NEW 2007: New bathroom building with hot showers. Nantahala National Forest
VAN HOOK GLADE REOPENS! Construction is complete on the new restrooms at Van Hook Glade. New, hot showers are available to campers! Directions: Near Highlands, NC off I-26, take exit #40 (old exit # 9) and go Hwy. 280 towards Brevard. Take 64W to Highlands-about 1 hour from Brevard. This area is in the beautiful Callasaja Gorge offering breathtaking views of spectacular waterfalls. These campgrounds offer camping, picnic shelters, swimming, fishing and hiking. Open: May 1 (weather permitting) - October 31. Reservations Accepted by calling 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Walk-In Sites available. Facilities: 21 Primitive Sites each with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, Flush Toilets. Cold showers at Cliffside. Hot Shower at Van Hook. Area Attractions: Campers' registration valid for entrance to Dry Falls and White Water Falls. Enjoy rafting trips on the Nantahala, and golfing at public golf courses. The Highlands Playhouse provides live theather. Tubing on the Cullasaja and horse back riding in Cullowhee is great outdoor fun. Stroll down Main Street in Highlands for a unique shopping experience. Allegheny National Forest
Directions: Near the PA-NY border, not far from Bradford and Warren, PA. From I/80, take 219 to 321 towards Kane. Highway 321 will lead you to Kiasutha, Red Bridge, Dewdrop and the Ranger Station.
Attractions: Hiking, fishing, and canoeing are popular summer sports, as well the beach and playground for the kids. This area has plenty to offer the entire family. The 600 acre Burgeson Wildlife Sanctuary in Jamestown, NY is only 1-1/2 miles North of the PA-NY state line. In August, attend the Warren County Fair; in September, the Wild Wind Folk Art Festival. These are just a couple of the area's small town events.
George Washington-Jefferson National Forest
Directions: Beartree Recreation Area is 7 miles east of Damascus on highway 58, 12 miles south of Grindstone. From Interstate 81, take exit 19 onto highway 58 to Damascus, then continue 7 miles to the Beartree entrance on the left. Open: April 1 (weather permitting) to October 31. Open November with limited facilities. Reservations Accepted by calling 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov. Walk-In Sites available Facilities: Primitive Campground with 79 Sites. Large Group Sites Available. Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook & Fire Ring/Grill. Hot & Cold Showers. Flush Toilets. Education Programs in Summer. Beautiful Lake with pavilion.
Directions: Grindstone Campground is located in Smyth County, approximately 22 miles south of Marion, VA, between Konnarock and Troutdale. From I-81 N, take x35. Turn right off the exit approximately 10 miles, and take a left onto Hwy 603. The Grindstone entrance is 5 miles on the right.
Facilities: Primitive Campground with 100 Sites. Over 50 sites with Water & Electric Hook-Ups. Picnic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook & Fire Ring/Grill. Hot & Cold Showers. Flush Toilets. Education Programs in Summer. Campers have access to Lake at Beartree Campground. Education Programs Memorial Day-Labor Day Area Attractions: At high peaks, free roaming ponies graze in this almost alpine world. A mountain biker's paradise with some of the best trails in the U.S., including the 33.4 mile Virginia Creeper. Horesback riders will enjoy the many horse camps. A 56 mile scenic byway encircles Mt. Rogers, traveling through the historic town of Abingdon. Take side road VA 600 to the Appalachian Trail and the state's highest road on White Top Mountain (5,570 feet). |
Cascade Lake Recreation Area has more than 160 camping sites on two lakes adjacent to the Dupont State Forest. Most sites have full hook-ups.
The campground and recreation area are near Pisgah Forest and Brevard, NC. Directions from I-26: Take exit #40 (old exit # 9) off I-26 onto Hwy. 280. Go to Hwy. 64 (east). Go 2.2 miles to Crab Creek Road and turn right (south). Go 2.2 miles to Cascade Lake Road and go right (west) 1.0 miles to Little River Campground Road. Go left to the end of the road.
Open: Year Round. Reservations Accepted by calling 877-444-6777 or 
Open: Red
Bridge & Twin Lakes open April 15-November 1. All other
areas open the Friday before Memorial Day and stay open through Labor Day.
Reservations Accepted by calling 877-444-6777 or through 
Facilities: 90 Sites at Kaisutha; 55 Sites at Red Bridge; and 75 Sites at Dewdrop. Twin Lakes has 51 sites-many with hook-ups. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with grill, parking for one vehicle, and tent or RV area. Education Programs throughout summer
Open: April 1 (weather permitting) to October 31. Open November with limited facilities. Reservations Accepted by calling 877-444-6777 or Home | Privacy Policy | Webmaster ©2005-2008 Cradle of Forestry. All Rights Reserved.