Welcome to Clear Creek
Clear Creek Day Use Area Oak Leaf Shelter2
Clear Creek Day Use Area Beach Bath House
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 Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Available sites

98 total sites

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 mi 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... 

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 Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Showers 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 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 02D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 03D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 04D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 100, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 101, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 102D, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 103, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 105, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 11D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 12D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 13, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 14D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 15, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 16D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 23D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 24D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 25D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 26D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 30, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 31, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 32, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 33D, Loop: Fox RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 36D, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 37, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 38, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 39, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 41D, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 42, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 43, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 44D, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 45, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 46D, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 47, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 48, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 49, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 51, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 52, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 53, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 54D, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 55, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 56D, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 57, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 58D, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 59, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 60, Loop: Hoot Owl RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 61, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 62D, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 63, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 64, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 65D, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 66, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 67D, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 68, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 69D, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 70, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 71, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 72, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 74D, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 75, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 76, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 77, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 78D, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 79D, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 80, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 81, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 82, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 83, Loop: Fawn RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 84, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 85, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 86D, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 87, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 88, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 89, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 92, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 94D, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 96, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 97D, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 98D, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 99, Loop: Bear RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ Acorn Camp, Loop: Acorn Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly
⛺ Bent Twig Camp, Loop: Bent Twig Loop Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly

Reviews (1008)

What Guests Are Saying

Clear Creek is a well-maintained and beautiful campground, praised for its friendly staff and clean facilities, making it a favorite among visitors. Many guests enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, swimming, and outdoor activities like biking and hiking. However, some reviewers noted areas for improvement, such as upgrading bathhouses, better trail markings, and customer service consistency. Overall, it remains a popular choice for camping.

Review Summary

4.2
1008 reviews
5
54.2%
546
4
25.6%
258
3
11.5%
116
2
5.6%
56
1
3.2%
32

terry w

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 71, Loop: Fawn

5

Very nice & clean

PAULA F

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 77, Loop: Fawn

5

Beautiful Area and great campground. I was in Fawn Loop, loved that the sites were large and not too close to your neighbor. Vegetation between sites was nice as well. Clean bathhouse.

Austin A

Verified

July 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: Hoot Owl

5

We were one of the only campers when we went on the 29th till the 1stof July! While we missed our campground neighborhood we usually encounter we did have an absolute blast!
It was nice to unwind and turn off all the electronics for a few days and just breathe in some fresh air with my father and my little boy.
Memories we make at this place are for a lifetime and the only regret I have is not taking more pictures and videos. But alas we will always be back for more. Living in the moment is much more enjoyable.

Huge shout out to the staff!
We forgot to bring butter and/or nonstick cooking spray and one of the staff, Ms. Macy, went out of her way to bring us her nonstick spray so that we could all enjoy some pancakes. The park is beautiful and we didn't have any issues so much as a mosquito.

Thank you to the wonderful people that protect and take care of this beautiful park and land. Me and my family will always consider this place another home away from home. Thanks a million! ❤️

Lynne A

Verified

July 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: Fox

5

Our 2nd visit and it was even better than the first. There is so much more to this campground than we thought. Love the bike trail. Clean, quiet, great views, and the staff was friendly. We plan to return.

Tim T

Verified

July 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Fox

5

WE had a great time the facilities where clean, and the best part from Sunday to Wednesday we had the camp ground to ourself.

david p

Verified

June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Fox

5

Very happy camping at clear creek..have been for 20 years. Love camping on the water fox and hoot …swimming area…bike trails…The camp ground hostess are very nice. Very happy I even gotten my friends to camp.

Rosel M

Verified

June 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: Hoot Owl

2

Unless you get the right campsite you will not be able to get into the water easily even if you are camped next to it so definitely more for a boater and rv camper. The woods were beautiful and the facilities were clean. Map is confusing while booking and people running the place seemed confused 90% of the time. Accidentally got my spot next to the “host” and they left their lights on all night the first night so might want to avoid those spots.

Leanne H

Verified

June 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: Hoot Owl

3

Overall a good trip. The campground was full and the parents of the kids did not try to control some of the kids and the kids were more of a hindrance as I was walking my dogs than anything.

Janet K

Verified

June 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: Hoot Owl

3

The lady who runs it was much nicer this time. We’ve had bad experiences with her in the past.
I was very disappointed there wasn’t hot water in the shower. It’s not pleasant taking a cold shower. The campsites are nice. It’s a beautiful place!

Dana H

Verified

June 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 56D, Loop: Hoot Owl

2

The campground itself is so beautiful. I’ve been going there for years. The management however leaves a lot to be desired. They were not nice to me or my father. I paid for a double lot so that I would have four parking spaces. My father went and paid for a day pass to stay with us. He didn’t know the proper thing to tell them. So he did what they said. THEN I came to the office to explain it to them and they still wouldn’t let him drive to our campsite. They were not understanding at all. Of course they kept all the money and my father went back home. The golden rule doesn’t apply at Clear Creek. I can assure you that I would never treat someone’s 81 year old father the way they treated mine. You need new management. You need people who are trained in customer service.

Location & Directions for Clear Creek (AL)

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

Elevation: 166 ft

Getting There

<p>From <strong>Jasper </strong>travel approx. 5 mi north on State Road 195 to Manchester, 8.5 mi north on County Road 27 to entrance. </p>
<p>From <strong>Double Springs</strong> travel approx. 12 mi south on State Road 195 to Lamon Chapel Road g...

Nearest town

Jasper, AL - 15 mi

About 27 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.
  • Connect to nature in The National Forests of Alabama.&nbsp;
  • Entrance office hours are Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. &amp; 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 &amp; 1 camper/RV. Double sites 4 tents or 2 tents &amp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Campground has a two tent maximum per single site. Two vehicles for registered campers only.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;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...
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  • 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&nbsp;
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Hunting&nbsp;
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | If You Get Lost&nbsp;
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Lightning&nbsp;
  • 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&nbsp;
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Tornadoes&nbsp;
  • Forest Service - Know Before You Go | Preparing to Visit a National Forest | Waterfalls&nbsp;

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