Lake Guntersville State Park Campground operates year-round with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer hookups accommodating RVs up to 50 feet. The campground sits directly on Lake Guntersville's shoreline, with boat ramps and slips providing immediate water access. A well-stocked camp store sells firewood, ice, and basic supplies, while clean bathhouses feature air conditioning and frequent maintenance throughout the day.
The campground spreads across multiple sections with varying amenities. Full-hookup sites in sections like F offer more space and privacy, while primitive waterfront sites provide first-come, first-serve options for tent campers. David R. notes the primitive areas lack picnic tables, so "be sure to bring your own if you do any sort of cooktop cooking." Recent tornado damage removed much of the original tree canopy, though new plantings are establishing shade coverage.
Lake activities dominate the recreation options here. The campground includes a swimming beach, splash pad, and basketball courts. Within the broader park, campers can access zip-lining, an 18-hole golf course, and horseback riding trails. Heather B. highlights the variety: "Beach, boat, water pad, basketball and tennis courts" plus "Hike/trails, golf, fish, zip line, horseback riding." Wildlife viewing opportunities include deer throughout the park and farm animals near the lodge.
Road access requires navigating mountain terrain, particularly challenging for larger RVs with towed vehicles. The park sits about three miles from downtown, requiring travel over the mountain to reach restaurants and additional supplies. Reservations are available and recommended, especially for prime waterfront locations and holiday weekends.
Book well ahead for F-section sites, which offer the best combination of space and hookups for RV camping.
Description
Lake Guntersville State Park offers Town Creek Primitive Campground which provides primitive campsites (boondock camping allowed 7 night maximum) on the water, bathhouses, boat rentals, ethanol-free gas (accessible by water), and the Town Creek Fishing Center.
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Location
Public CampgroundLake Guntersville State Park Campground is located in Alabama
Directions
From jct US-431 & Hwy-227: Go 6 mi NE on Hwy-227.
Address
11868 AL Highway 227
Guntersville, AL 35976
Coordinates
34.40061505070007 N
86.20394132799339 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 3/28/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/28/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 3/28/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 3/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 49 min from Gadsden, AL
- 56 min from Huntsville, AL
- 1 hr 11 min from Decatur, AL
- 1 hr 18 min from Anniston, AL















































