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

Available sites

58 total sites

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...  

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 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 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 13, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 14, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 ft long
🚐 27, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: Yellow Hammer RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 31, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 32, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 33, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 36, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 37, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 38, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 39, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 40, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 41, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 42, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 43, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 44, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 45, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 46, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 47, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 48, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 49, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 50, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 51, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 52, Loop: Firefly RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 53, Loop: Tent Sites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 54, Loop: Tent Sites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 55, Loop: Tent Sites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 56, Loop: Tent Sites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 57, Loop: Tent Sites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 58, Loop: Tent Sites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 59, Loop: Tent Sites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 60, Loop: Tent Sites Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (454)

What Guests Are Saying

Corinth Recreation Area is a well-maintained and peaceful campground, offering spacious, private sites and excellent facilities such as clean restrooms, laundry, and a pool. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. While some noted issues like ticks and the need for trail maintenance, the overall experience remains positive, with many planning to return.

Review Summary

4.5
454 reviews
5
68.1%
309
4
21.8%
99
3
5.7%
26
2
2.4%
11
1
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9

Maridy S

Verified

September 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Full hookups and a paved driveway are very nice amenities to come by in a national forest! And to be right next to Lewis Smith lake is just an added bonus! The campground host was also very friendly and helpful.

Floyd O

Verified

September 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Yellow Hammer

3

Good. Update bathroom closed notice.

Eric G

Verified

September 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Me and the family had a great time. The only suggestion I have is to spray the area for ticks. There are multiple deer in the area that have tons of deer ticks.

Millard S

Verified

September 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Yellow Hammer

1

Was unable to find anyone or process to cancel the reservation due to Hurricane Ida. We didn’t attempt to make this trip into the storm path.

Eugene B

Verified

September 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: Firefly

3

Bathrooms should be opened up.

jerry w

Verified

September 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: Firefly

3

Stayed 4 days. Had to depart early because of hurricane coming in area. Ask for credit. For 2 days. Refused by campground mgr.Not very cooperative toward local regular customers. But changes will come soon hopefully.

George L

Verified

August 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Our campsite was the largest and most private we have ever had in over 50 years of camping. The rest rooms are immaculate. Jennifer, our campground host was super friendly. My only suggestion is to have more information on Bankhead National Forest and the surrounding area available.

James W

Verified

August 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: Firefly

5

Best Camp Ground in North Alabama. Stayed in FireFly Loop, sites good size most are flat with little leveling of rv.
FULL HOOK UP! Clean, Quite, Plenty of room between sites. Staff very friendly. ONLY ISSUE is they close way to soon in the season. They close at the end of October, should keep this camp ground open YEAR AROUND. At least one of the loops if it is a cost issue. I am sure this camp ground would stay full YEAR AROUND due to the mild winters in Alabama.

Michael S

Verified

August 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

We were in yellow hammer 13. A very large site. Loved the space.
The lady's who worked there were wonderful from checking in through getting soaked during the rain storm on Friday night warning us and explaining that the restrooms were the safe places to go. Will be back again in October.

Debbie K

Verified

August 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Always enjoy camping at the Corinth Campground. Not having the bathhouses open is still a inconvenience. The campsites are always clean and litter free and mowed to perfection!

Location & Directions for Corinth Recreation Area

Corinth Recreation Area, Double Springs, AL 35553 United States

Getting There

<p>From <strong>Double Springs</strong>, travel 8 mi east on Hwy 278; turn right at Corinth Recreation Area sign on County Road 57. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Corinth+Recreation+Area/@34.1033158,-87.3374881,7658m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!...

Nearest town

Double Springs, AL - 9.3 mi

About 16 min to downtown

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.
  • Connect to nature in The National Forests of Alabama.
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Rules for National Forest Visitors
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Boating
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Canoeing
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Caves
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Heat Waves
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Hunting
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | If You Get Lost
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Lightning
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Pet Dogs
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Swimming &amp; Boating
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Tornadoes
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Waterfalls

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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