Paul M. Grist State Park manages this 11-site campground near Selma, operating year-round with full hookups for RVs up to 50 feet. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources runs the facility with limited staffing, creating a self-service check-in system where campers select available sites and wait for collection. Sites include electric, water, and sewer connections along with access to restrooms, showers, and a dump station.
The campground sits beside a lake with a dam area that accommodates tent camping, though amenities around the water remain minimal. Campers exploring camping near Paul M. Grist State Park will find hiking trails suitable for half-day excursions. The remote location means limited nearby services, making this spot work best for self-sufficient campers comfortable with minimal on-site supervision.
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Location
Public CampgroundPaul M. Grist State Park Campground is located in Alabama
Directions
From town: Go 15 mi N on Hwy 22.
Address
1546 Grist Rd
Selma, AL 36701
Coordinates
32.59758431 N
86.990963 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/20/26- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/20/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Montgomery, AL
- 1 hr 16 min from Birmingham, AL
- 1 hr 30 min from Tuscaloosa, AL
- 1 hr 51 min from Auburn, AL
