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Corinth Recreation Area

Corinth Recreation Area
CRA Yellow Hammer 2-2
Corinth Recreation Area Public Boat Ramp Parking Area
Corinth Recreation Area Day Use Bath House1
Corinth Recreation Area Day Use Picnic Pavilion1

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

About Corinth Recreation Area

The Corinth Recreation Area is a state-of-the art campground located on the on the shores of the upper part of Lewis Smith Lake in Winston County. Initially built in the 1960s and renovated in 1998 it offers facilities for individual and group camping, picnicking, swimming, and boat launching.   Check-out time for Corinth is no later than 12:00pm the day of departure. Check-in time is no earlier than 2:00pm. This 2 hour window allows our staff adequate time to clean and maintain each site. Two camping loops contain 52 campsites, with electrical, water, and sewer hookups. There are four bathhouses, with warm showers, serving the camping areas. A boat ramp is provided for campers. An entrance station with an electronic gate is available to control access to the campground. Corinth also offers eight rustic tent camping sites with nearby community hydrants and a bathhouse. No garbage bins are in the campground; users are required to pack out trash and deposit it in the dumpsters by the dump station.  ADA accessible sites are available.  The day use portion of the recreation area focuses on the swimming beach, served by a bathhouse with an outdoor beach shower. Twenty-nine family picnic sites are available nearby, and paved access paths connect all. Near the beach is a 100-person group picnic pavilion, with a flush toilet that serves both it and a portion of the picnic sites. A 1.25-mile hiking path is located along the shoreline of the lake. A year-round boat launch is available, with an SST vault toilet; and it has boat/trailer parking. A separate boat launch is available to the campground.   Welcome to the Corinth Recreation Area...   Use the Recreation.gov Mobile App. Visitors on-the-go can use the Recreation.gov mobile app to reserve and pay for upcoming stays, reducing the need for on-site transactions and cash handling. Download the Recreation.gov app through the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Functionality of the iPhone app available here...   Functionality of the Android app available here...  

Number of accommodations: 58

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 13 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

58 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 31, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 39, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 40, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 41, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 42, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 43, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 44, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 45, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 46, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 47, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 48, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 49, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 50, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 51, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
🚐 52, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$46.00
/ per night
53, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
54, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
55, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
56, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
57, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
58, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
59, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
60, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night

Reviews (407)

What Guests Are Saying

Corinth Recreation Area is a well-maintained and beautiful campground, offering large, private sites in a serene setting. Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, friendly staff, and the peaceful atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for relaxation. While some visitors noted the need for more showers and better phone access for emergencies, the overall experience remains highly positive, with many planning to return.

Review Summary

4.5
407 reviews
5
68.3%
278
4
21.6%
88
3
5.7%
23
2
2.5%
10
1
2.0%
8

Michael L

Verified

October 16, 2021 Stayed at: 40, Loop: Firefly

5

We always go camping during the week to avoid the weekend rush. Very quite during week. There were about ten other campers on Firefly loop till the end of the week and then it filled up. The sites are full hookup with 120volt, 30 amp, and 50amp service, sewer and good water pressure. Most of the lots were of good size and not too close to another camper. No access to water from camp-sites, but other roads lead to boat launches. Grass was well groomed and host would come around at least once a day to check on you, probably more times that I did not see. Heavy duty picnic tables, firepits, and least one or two lantern holder at each site. Site #39 looked like a very roomy lot, we were on #40. We experience no problems and will return for another visit later.
We did visit Natural Bridge and enjoyed it. Although it is not the easiest hike, about 1-mile in length, would visit again in another season for a different view, still had leaves on trees. Wife had new knee and she made the hike.
Not close to any stores, nearest was either Addison or Double Springs, about 8-10 miles away. No store at camp-ground. The grocery store in Double Springs is large and nice. Mexican restaurant in Double Spring was pretty good and there is a Jack's in either town. Hope this helped.

James W

Verified

October 15, 2021 Stayed at: 32, Loop: Firefly

5

Great Place, Quite, Calm, plenty of space between lots, and FULL HOOK UP!
The ONLY issue is they close for the season way to soon. In Alabama we can have year around camping but they close the last of October. Wish they would at least keep one loop open until Dec. 31st. Being owned by the National Forest Service, I don't know how to get that changed? But if i could I would.

HOMER s

Verified

October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 34, Loop: Firefly

4

Very clean and quite. Everyone very friendly. The only problem was the bath houses were closed due to COVID 19, maybe this can be corrected very soon. Would recommend Corinth to anyone.

Gordon g

Verified

October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 17, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Great facilities, well kept, friendly and helpful host family, and beautiful surroundings provides the best camping experience.

Nancy R

Verified

October 12, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: Yellow Hammer

3

Easy to book on Recreation.gov. Check in was all electronic. This was fine but spotty cellular service impacts ease of check in. Also, never encountered a ranger so couldn’t ask questions of anyone. Site was level, easy to back into, and had a lake view which was nice. Liked the locked gate protection since the campground is a bit remote. Rated only Good due lack of ranger availability.

Debra S

Verified

October 10, 2021 Stayed at: 42, Loop: Firefly

4

We had a relaxing time at Corinth. The host was very friendly and the campsite very clean and easy to back in to. We fished along the banks and tho we didn’t catch anything we enjoyed the time we were there. Beautiful scenery very private back in to the Bankhead forest. We will plan another trip in the fall.

Janet K

Verified

October 6, 2021 Stayed at: 56, Loop: Tent Sites

5

WE loved the campsite! It was very roomy, clean and more private than most campsites I've stayed at. The bathhouse was also clean. This was the third time I've stayed at Corinth and will be back!

Scott

Verified

October 5, 2021 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Corinth Recreation campground is our new all time favorite location. The park is beautifully maintained, camping spots are very large and the scenery is so very pretty.

Vickie D

Verified

October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 14, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

This is a beautiful campground in the Bankhead National Forest. It has clean, spacious sites with full hookups, and some overlook Smith Lake. It is very quiet. I highly recommend this campground.

William L

Verified

October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 47, Loop: Firefly

5

Corinth Campground is our favorite place to camp.

Location Corinth Recreation Area

Address:
Corinth Recreation Area
Double Springs, AL, 35553
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.105 / -87.32

Policies & Rules

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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

General

THE SWIM AREA IS CLOSED IT WILL OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. Check-out is no later than 12:00pm the day of departure. Check-in is no earlier than 2:00pm the day of arrival. This 2 hour window is necessary to effectively clean and maintain all of the sites each day. Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment because the site you reserve is your site, you may not move to another site. Alcohol is not allowed in Recreation Area. Campground has a two tent maximum per single site. Two vehicles for campers only are included in the site fee. There is a $10 fee for additional vehicles and visitors that will be collected at the campground. Entrance office hours are Mon - Thur 12 pm to 4 pm and Friday - Sunday 9 am to 5 pm., . The Day Use Area is open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. After-hours access is available by calling ahead, (205) 300-1513.  Office hours vary August to October please call ahead. Day Use closes after Labor Day.To see what our campground has to offer you can tour it Monday - Thursday during office hours. A $10 refundable fee if you are out within 30 minutes. Welcome to The Corinth Recreation Area... 

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