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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

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 13 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

58 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: Yellow Hammer
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: Firefly
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
53, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
54, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
55, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
56, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
57, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
58, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
59, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
60, Loop: Tent Sites
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (408)

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
408 reviews
5
68.4%
279
4
21.6%
88
3
5.6%
23
2
2.5%
10
1
2.0%
8

Jerry B

Verified

July 23, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Everything nice. Place clean

Heidi M

Verified

July 23, 2021 Stayed at: 49, Loop: Firefly

5

The area was well manicured and the camp hosts were especially nice. Just wish the bathhouse were open in the firefly loop. We will definitely be back

Paul B

Verified

July 22, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Excellent campground, very nice host and is CRA is one of our favorite campgrounds.

Kimberly C

Verified

July 19, 2021 Stayed at: 51, Loop: Firefly

5

Everyone was so nice and campground was excellent!

Donnie W

Verified

July 18, 2021 Stayed at: 52, Loop: Firefly

3

Had to wait almost 2 hours before we could go to our site,although it was empty,bathhouse was closed in our loop but open in the other loop,had problems getting a guest in to visit for a couple of hours,management on the upper level needs to be more considerate of campers and rates have increased over 33%,to much of a increase,with no additional amenities added

Emily G

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 25, Loop: Yellow Hammer

2

Camp grounds needs electrical fixed

Jeffrey B

Verified

June 26, 2021 Stayed at: 44, Loop: Firefly

2

We got there at 9:00 a.m. because we saw online that the site was not used the night before. We have done this many, many times in the last approx. 18 years. I never see anyone at the check-in station since covid, so I called and was told I would have to pay for another day to checkin before 2;00. Is it right to pay for a night you did not stay. As we were about to leave we saw a man in what I thought was a Forestry Truck, so I ask him if we could park at Day Use until 2:00. He told us we could if we paid $10.00 for a day pass. Last year the campground price for someone was $20.00 if they had a senior pass, & now it is $30.00. (50% increase) I told the man in the truck I would promise him this was our last time to camp here. When we left we got down the road about a mile and there the man was siting on the side of the road, I assume waiting to make sure we were leaving. $36. a night is the price for non-seniors. Every other campground we have been to that accepts the senior card gives 50% off and is cheaper before the discount. The park is nice, but they will never find us there again. I do not recommend this park because of the way its run. I had to go look someone up to let a couple who had reservations but could not get in the park. They did not have an e-mail to get the gate code sent to them. Also there is a new contract company "BA" running the place, which may be the reason for this. When The Cradle of Forestry, & American Land And Leisure, ran this park it was much better experience.

Pete W

Verified

June 26, 2021 Stayed at: 34, Loop: Firefly

3

The campground was well keep. The Staff was very helpful and nice to deal with. No TV recpetion at all. All the bathrooms and restrooms were locked, did not see the need for that.

Shelia G

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

My family and I love the time that we get to spend together! It seems like time slows down on the lake! Our children and grandchildren swam and we all got out and walked! We are making memories that will last a lifetime!!!

David L

Verified

June 17, 2021 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Firefly

4

Great, large campsites with full hookup. Beautiful lake. However, Firefly loop restrooms were closed due to covid. Doesn't make sense to us why make all campers use one restroom in Yellow Hammer loop. Just made more people go to one place.

Location Corinth Recreation Area

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

Latitude & Longitude: 34.105 / -87.32

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • 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.
  • THE SWIM AREA IS CLOSED IT WILL OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. 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.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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