Public Campground
Cowford Campground
Cowford Campground is located near Athens, Alabama, featuring flat terrain with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. The region experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge and the Tennessee River, offering opportunities for wildlife observation and water activities.
Detours Nearby

Boondock Dispersed Camping Alabama
1 hr 10 min away

Thompson Creek Trail Campsites
1 hr 16 min away
Drive Time
- 36 min from Decatur, AL
- 39 min from Huntsville, AL
- 50 min from Florence, AL
- 1 hr 53 min from Gadsden, AL
Location
Cowford Campground is located in Alabama
Address
8700 Cowford Road
Athens, AL 35611
Coordinates
34.6859095125676 N
87.07034151794068 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups



