TVA's Wheeler Reservoir Retained Land includes Cowford Campground, a basic waterfront site along the Tennessee River near Athens, Alabama. Amenities are minimal but functional: drinking water, showers, flush toilets, picnic tables, and trash service. The campground sits directly on the river, with boat access, fishing, and swimming available on-site, plus a couple of walking trails. Pets are allowed. Nightly rates run $24 to $142. Campers wanting more developed facilities can look at Beyonder Getaway at Wheeler Lake or browse places to camp near Wheeler Reservoir Retained Land.
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Map & DirectionsCowford Campground is located in Alabama near Orrville
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
Drive Time
- 36 min from Decatur, AL
- 39 min from Huntsville, AL
- 50 min from Florence, AL
- 1 hr 53 min from Gadsden, AL




