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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

Shana B

Verified

October 16, 2024 Stayed at: 32, Loop: Firefly

5

Stayed in site 32, firefly. Large sites with next neighbor far away. Across from bathhouse. The grounds were stunning. At night, it is dark and you can see every star in the sky. A gate code is needed for when gate closes. Verizon worked well for streaming and working. Dish captured all satellites. There are 51 accessible trails in the Bankhead Ntp Forest. Not from the park. You will have to drive to most of them, and the trailheads are not clearly marked nor are the trails. I suggest a physical map because you won't get cell service with Verizon on the trails. We visited the Natural Bridge, which was lush and beautiful.

Joan W

Verified

September 30, 2024 Stayed at: 42, Loop: Firefly

5

We love this park. Big sites, quite

Andrew D

Verified

September 30, 2024 Stayed at: 36, Loop: Firefly

4

Beautiful place. I wish they would clear the undergrowth to make the lake more visible from the campsites. Great place to ride bikes. Nice level lots with most modern sewer hookup I have ever used.

Beverly M

Verified

September 20, 2024 Stayed at: 48, Loop: Firefly

4

Enjoyed the quiet place. It rained mostly but we made it work. Saw several beautiful deer.

Valerie S

Verified

September 19, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Yellow Hammer

4

We stayed on #16 which I booked by mistake meant to get #15 but we enjoyed it none the less. Big yardage just for the 2 of us & our dogs. It was next to the path that will lead you down to the lake with a bench there. We did leave the night before we were to be out, by choice. The rainstorm hit that next morning. Staff are nice & bathhouse is cleaned daily. Loved meeting a new friend "Army" the armadillo & family. Can't wait for our next reservation

Billy B

Verified

September 17, 2024 Stayed at: 37, Loop: Firefly

5

Always a peaceful quiet campsite to get some rest and relaxation and away from normal work routine. Been going to same area for more than 35 years with our children, then the grands and now the greats! Will continue tradition as long as the good Lord lets us.

James K

Verified

September 9, 2024 Stayed at: 16, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

Nice level site with plenty of room and good amount of shade. Underbrush blocks most of the view of the water. Very well maintained park. Nice clean camp areas. Close proximity to many trails in Bankhead. Will definitely make this trip again.

Jeffrey B

Verified

September 9, 2024 Stayed at: 37, Loop: Firefly

5

We were in Firefly loop. Well maintained and campsites are spaces a good distance apart.

DEBBIE S

Verified

August 29, 2024 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Yellow Hammer

5

This is a beautiful campground. We stayed in the "Yellowhammer" loop because the sites were larger and farther apart...offering a bit more privacy. Each site has full hook-ups which worked perfectly. Nestled among the forest trees, most sites had adequate shade. This is mostly an "R&R" type campground to visit, as there is not a lot of things to do nearby. But there's nothing wrong with that. Kick back and relax. The only suggestion I would offer would be to be sure and carry plenty of insect repellent and use it liberally. The chiggers, ticks, and (possibly no-see-ums) were out in force. Good hiking trails. Great place to visit and l will definitely return here when the weather starts getting a little cooler.

Matthew T

Verified

August 25, 2024 Stayed at: 37, Loop: Firefly

3

This place nickel and dimes you. You get only 50% off camping fee with an America the Beautiful pass, which is normal but this place has an electricity and sewer fee (the only place we've seen this in the 6 years of staying at COE campgrounds). Plus there is a $8.00 reservation fee (this is bull, since you do it yourself at recreation.org). The campground is pretty nice, but the fees make this a racket.

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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