Barge watching and river fishing draw campers to Service Campground, where the US Army Corps of Engineers maintains 16 sites along the Tombigbee Waterway. Sites 12 through 16 occupy a peninsula with direct river access, while inland spots sit among timber with more shade and mosquito activity.
The campground divides between waterfront and wooded terrain. River sites offer front-row views of commercial barges navigating the waterway, with sites 15 and 16 providing the most isolation on the peninsula's tip. Inland sites back up to low-lying areas where bugs concentrate after sunset. All sites include water and electric hookups, with paved pads accommodating RVs up to 101 feet. A boat launch serves registered campers at no additional charge.
Clean bathhouses feature hot showers, hand soap, and paper towels. Camp hosts distribute free firewood and maintain the grounds, though trash collection requires a walk to the entrance station. Hiking trails wind through the property, and two playgrounds serve families. Cell coverage varies by carrier, with Verizon performing well according to recent visitors.
"You can choose river front or wooded sites," notes Carolyn V., highlighting the campground's dual character. Dollar General and fuel sit 4 miles away for supply runs. The $18-26 nightly rate includes utilities, and COE Coffeeville Lake Service Campground offers additional options less than half a mile north.
Description
Overview
Service Campground is situated along the high banks of Coffeeville Lake, the third largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a surface area of 8,800 acres and a length of 97 miles, the area provides excellent opportunities for camping, fishing and boating.
Recreation
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing on or off shore, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species. Visitors have the convenience of a boat ramp, and children can make use of the facility's playground. Campers can also sit back and enjoy the peaceful, scenic shoreline.
Facilities
Service Park offers 32 campsites, including two tent-only sites, all with 50-amp electric and water hookups, picnic table, lantern holder and campfire ring with grill. Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water. The facility also provides a bathouse with hot showers and other comforts of home.
Natural Features
A mixed pine and hardwood forest lines the lakeshore. The campground is surrounded by dense conifer stands and rolling meadows that feature colorful wildflower displays. Wood ducks, bald eagles and many other species of wildlife inhabit the lake area. Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1605.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundService Campground is located in Alabama
Directions
From Coffeeville, Alabama, drive about four miles west on U.S. Highway 84 and follow the signs to campground entrance. Park is located at mile marker 20 on Highway 84.
Address
451 Service Park Rd.
Silas, AL 36919
Coordinates
31.745 N
88.1430556 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/30/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/30/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/30/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Hattiesburg, MS
- 1 hr 27 min from Mobile, AL
- 1 hr 42 min from Daphne, AL
- 2 hrs 20 min from Pensacola, FL



















