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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
Price not available
🚐 26D, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: Fox
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 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
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: Hoot Owl
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 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

Jennifer M

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 25D, Loop: Fox

5

We have camped here for years because it is by far our favorite place. It is a beautiful, peaceful campground that we hope to continue getting to enjoy.

Jennifer M

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 25D, Loop: Fox

5

We have camped here for years because it is by far our favorite place. It is a beautiful, peaceful campground that we hope to continue getting to enjoy.

Tina R

Verified

June 12, 2022 Stayed at: 20, Loop: Fox

3

I had rented 2 sites and my other family members could not come and even though I was renting that site they would not let me park my car there with no camper there. I thought that was a little ridiculous. after all I was still paying for it even though someone didn't show up.

Tina R

Verified

June 12, 2022 Stayed at: 20, Loop: Fox

3

I had rented 2 sites and my other family members could not come and even though I was renting that site they would not let me park my car there with no camper there. I thought that was a little ridiculous. after all I was still paying for it even though someone didn't show up.

Melody K

Verified

June 11, 2022 Stayed at: 10D, Loop: Fox

2

We loved the surrounding water views and beautiful lake. The campsites are mainly shaded . A bathrooms close to us was not open and then having only one shower in each bathroom that was open isn’t adequate for the number of campsites. Our family of five left to shower at my mother in laws house every night because there were always other people using the showers when we wanted to shower. These bathrooms haven’t been update since they were built so even if they are recently cleaned they do not look especially clean. Getting four cars into the double campsites or two cars on single campsites be difficult as they don’t allow any tires to be off the pavement.

Melody K

Verified

June 11, 2022 Stayed at: 10D, Loop: Fox

2

We loved the surrounding water views and beautiful lake. The campsites are mainly shaded . A bathrooms close to us was not open and then having only one shower in each bathroom that was open isn’t adequate for the number of campsites. Our family of five left to shower at my mother in laws house every night because there were always other people using the showers when we wanted to shower. These bathrooms haven’t been update since they were built so even if they are recently cleaned they do not look especially clean. Getting four cars into the double campsites or two cars on single campsites be difficult as they don’t allow any tires to be off the pavement.

Eloisa D

Verified

June 4, 2022 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Fox

5

We stayed just over night, weather was bad, the office people we great very concerned about our safety advising us about storm shelters location, luckily nothing happen and stay was great. Thank you for caring

Eloisa D

Verified

June 4, 2022 Stayed at: 18, Loop: Fox

5

We stayed just over night, weather was bad, the office people we great very concerned about our safety advising us about storm shelters location, luckily nothing happen and stay was great. Thank you for caring

Mike G

Verified

May 24, 2022 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Fox

3

3 suggestions:
1. Closing bathrooms during the week makes no sense.
2. 2pm check-in is ridiculous, especially when the heat indexes are near 100. Then waiting areas are full sun.
3. Should add another "rule", the lake front campsites are not public access for all campers. People bringing chairs and kayaks through these sites to access the lake should not be permitted.

Mike G

Verified

May 24, 2022 Stayed at: 05, Loop: Fox

3

3 suggestions:
1. Closing bathrooms during the week makes no sense.
2. 2pm check-in is ridiculous, especially when the heat indexes are near 100. Then waiting areas are full sun.
3. Should add another "rule", the lake front campsites are not public access for all campers. People bringing chairs and kayaks through these sites to access the lake should not be permitted.

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...
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  • 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 4, 2026

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