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Clear Creek (AL)

Welcome to Clear Creek
Clear Creek Day Use Area Beach Bath House
Clear Creek Day Use Area Oak Leaf Shelter2
Clear Creek Public Boat Ramp - A man with his 2 best friends, his dog and his fishing boat
Clear Creek Day Use Area Oak Leaf Shelter8

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
River Access
Showers

About Clear Creek (AL)

The Clear Creek Recreation Area has become one of Alabama's most popular recreation areas and has many repeat visitors. The Bankhead National Forest’s largest recreation area, Clear Creek is in Winston County about 13 miles north of Jasper, ALlabama and was constructed on the shore of Lewis Smith Lake giving direct recreational access to the lake via the day use boat launch, to boating, water skiing, personal watercraft use, as well as fishing for largemouth bass, striped bass, and crappie. With many modern conveniences, it offers facilities for individual and group camping, picnicking, swimming, boat launching, hiking, and biking.    Check-out time for Clear Creek 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. The campground itself has four paved loops with paved parking spurs, and offers 102 RV campsites, including 32 double sites; 11 of these are pull-through sites. Each campsite has water and electrical hookups, a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern posts. All campsites have 50-amp and 30-amp electrical service. There is a trailer dump station located within the recreation area. Each of the four loops has a bathhouse with flush toilets and showers. All sites are level and spacious; Single campsites accommodate up to six people and two vehicles; double sites up to twelve people and four vehicles. No garbage dumpsters are in the campground; users are required to pack out trash and deposit it in the dumpsters by the dump station. An entrance station with an electronic gate is available to control access to the campground. Two group camping areas, available by reservation only, accommodate up to 25 tent campers each and share a bathhouse with flushing toilets and showers.  The day use portion of the recreation area focuses on the swimming beach, served by a bathhouse with flushing toilets and showers. Next to the beach is a 50-person group picnic pavilion, with a flush toilet. On the other side of the beach lies a picnic area with 53 family units, all connected by newly paved paths. On the point, adjacent to the lake, are two more 50-person picnic pavilions, served by a nearby flush toilet. A 1.5-mile paved bicycle trail connects the campground to the day use area. Also, there is the 2.5-mile recently paved Raven Cliffs hiking trail in the day use area. Use of the picnic pavilions is by reservation only; users also pay the day use fee as they park in the facility. A year-round boat launch is available with an SST vault toilet and boat/trailer parking. Welcome to the Clear Creek 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: 98

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 13 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

98 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 100, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 101, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 102D, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 103, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 105, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 26D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 27, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 28, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 36D, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 41D, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 44D, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 46D, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 54D, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 56D, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 58D, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 59, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
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🚐 60, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 61, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 62D, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 63, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 64, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 65D, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 66, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 67D, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 68, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 69D, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 70, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 71, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 72, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 74D, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 75, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 76, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 77, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 78D, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 79D, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 80, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 81, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 82, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 83, Loop: Fawn
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 84, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 85, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 86D, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 87, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 88, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 89, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 92, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 94D, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 96, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 97D, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 98D, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 99, Loop: Bear
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
Acorn Camp, Loop: Acorn
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Bent Twig Camp, Loop: Bent Twig Loop
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (944)

What Guests Are Saying

Clear Creek is a beautiful and well-maintained campground, praised for its friendly staff and clean facilities, including bathrooms. Visitors enjoyed the serene lake views, various activities like swimming and biking, and the peaceful atmosphere. Some suggested improvements, such as more amenities for kids and better shower facilities, but overall, guests had a great experience and look forward to returning.

Review Summary

4.2
944 reviews
5
54.3%
513
4
25.7%
243
3
11.4%
108
2
5.3%
50
1
3.2%
30

Sherry O

Verified

October 1, 2025 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Fox

1

The no swimming after Labor Day rule needs to change. It shouldn’t matter what time of the year it is, if someone wants to swim and they paid for the campsite and amenities, they should be able to. It was 95 degrees when we were there, and we were not allowed to swim because it was after Labor Day. This alone ruined our weekend. We had to leave the Campground and go to Duncan Bridge, which is the same lake, Smith Lake, and pay to go swimming. This rule should be changed.

Virginia L M

Verified

September 30, 2025 Stayed at: 52, Loop: Hoot Owl

5

I’ve been camping at Clear Creek for over 40 years now. It’s a pleasant and beautiful place to visit. I have camped on all loops. Hoot Owl and Bear are my favorites. The paved multi-purpose trail is a great way to get some exercise walking or biking. It’s beautiful and peaceful and can be extended on the other side of the swimming area.If you bring a kayak, it’s easy to launch in lots of places. The hiking trails will take you below the cliffs where there are several overhanging shelters to see and explore.

Virginia L M

Verified

September 30, 2025 Stayed at: 52, Loop: Hoot Owl

5

I’ve been camping at Clear Creek for over 40 years now. It’s a pleasant and beautiful place to visit. I have camped on all loops. Hoot Owl and Bear are my favorites. The paved multi-purpose trail is a great way to get some exercise walking or biking. It’s beautiful and peaceful and can be extended on the other side of the swimming area.If you bring a kayak, it’s easy to launch in lots of places. The hiking trails will take you below the cliffs where there are several overhanging shelters to see and explore.

George H

Verified

September 29, 2025 Stayed at: 22, Loop: Fox

5

The site hosts are very good and constantly taking care of the campgrounds, specially the bathrooms. Their attention to detail shows. I RV here several times a year and enjoy each trip.

George H

Verified

September 29, 2025 Stayed at: 22, Loop: Fox

5

The site hosts are very good and constantly taking care of the campgrounds, specially the bathrooms. Their attention to detail shows. I RV here several times a year and enjoy each trip.

John W

Verified

September 26, 2025 Stayed at: 100, Loop: Bear

4

Very clean and quiet. Great hiking Trails and buetiful shoreline. Nice, sizable sites. Mystical forests.

John W

Verified

September 26, 2025 Stayed at: 100, Loop: Bear

4

Very clean and quiet. Great hiking Trails and buetiful shoreline. Nice, sizable sites. Mystical forests.

Robert H

Verified

September 24, 2025 Stayed at: 66, Loop: Fawn

1

It was not clear that one needed to call in advance if arriving after office hours — as a result the reservation was wasted and I had to get a hotel for the night due to a locked gate and no code being provided with confirmation. Many, many times have I arrived places after hours and have never been locked out. This needs to be abundantly clear and called out separately as a warning in the Facility Information instead of a single, indirect, statement in the confirmation email. When one is on a road trip it is not always possible to read that email before arriving but a warning on the Facility Information would be highly visible.

Robert H

Verified

September 24, 2025 Stayed at: 66, Loop: Fawn

1

It was not clear that one needed to call in advance if arriving after office hours — as a result the reservation was wasted and I had to get a hotel for the night due to a locked gate and no code being provided with confirmation. Many, many times have I arrived places after hours and have never been locked out. This needs to be abundantly clear and called out separately as a warning in the Facility Information instead of a single, indirect, statement in the confirmation email. When one is on a road trip it is not always possible to read that email before arriving but a warning on the Facility Information would be highly visible.

Mike H

Verified

September 22, 2025 Stayed at: 103, Loop: Bear

1

Campground is beautiful. Staff is not friendly. Camp host in the loop we stay at won't even acknowledge you. She drives around in her golf cart but never waves when she sees you. Actually none of the staff does.

Location Clear Creek (AL)

Address:
Clear Creek Recreation Area, 8079 Fall City Road
Jasper, AL, 35503
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 34.0214 / -87.2692

Elevation: 166 feet

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.
  • Connect to nature in The National Forests of Alabama. 
  • Entrance office hours are Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Friday - Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Day Use Area is open from 8 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Office hours vary from August to October, please call ahead. Swim Area closes after Labor Day. After-hours access for registered campers is available by calling ahead to (205) 300-1463Be 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. Single sites 2 tents or 1 tent & 1 camper/RV. Double sites 4 tents or 2 tents & 1 camper/RV. Tents must be on the pad not in the grass or woods. Double sites are for 12 people and up to 4 vehicles. Single sites are for 6 people and up to 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles can be permitted ($10 daily fee) and parked in over/flow day use area. If you have more than the recommend people you must reserve another site. All visitors must pay $10 .Alcohol is not allowed in the Recreation Area.  Campground has a two tent maximum per single site. Two vehicles for registered campers only.  If it does not fit on your paved site you must park in overflow.There is a fee of $10 for additional camping vehicles that will be collected at the office. All visitors must purchase a $10 pass and park at the swim area and be picked up by the camper you are visiting.  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 with-in 30 minutes.Animals/Dogs are allowed in the campground on a 6 ft. or less leash. No animals/dogs are allowed at the beach or grass areas.Welcome to the Clear Creek Recreation Area...
  • 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 & 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: June 3, 2026

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