Camping near Alabama River Lakes
Campgrounds near Alabama River Lakes offer a mix of Army Corps of Engineers sites and private RV parks, with Prairie Creek Campground and Gunter Hill providing waterfront camping opportunities. Most established campgrounds in the area feature concrete pads suitable for both tents and RVs, with many sites offering water and electric hookups. Several campgrounds like Prairie Creek provide direct water access for boating and fishing on the Alabama River, while others like Kountry Air RV Park and Montgomery South RV Park offer additional amenities including cabin rentals.
Alabama River Lakes campgrounds generally remain accessible year-round, with seasonal operations at some locations. Prairie Creek Campground stays open throughout the year while Gunter Hill operates from March through October. "We stayed in spot 36. We were very close to the water with a little cutout to walk down to the water," notes one visitor about Prairie Creek. Most sites feature level concrete pads with reliable utilities, though visitors should be prepared for local wildlife concerns, particularly ants at some locations. Cell service varies throughout the region, with several reviewers mentioning limited Verizon coverage at Prairie Creek Campground. The region experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, making spring and fall particularly pleasant for camping.
The waterfront sites receive consistently positive feedback across multiple campgrounds in the Alabama River Lakes system. Campers appreciate the spacious, shaded sites at Gunter Hill, which one visitor described as having "large sites, shaded, have sewer hookups, concrete pads, many on a beautiful lake." At Prairie Creek Campground, visitors enjoy fishing opportunities and wildlife viewing, with reports of paddlefish, gar, catfish and crappie. According to one camper, "We saw huge paddlefish jumping out of the water, many birds and deer on the nature trail." Many campgrounds maintain clean facilities with individual bathroom stalls rather than community layouts. Visitors particularly value the quiet atmosphere and natural setting at these camping areas, with multiple reviews highlighting the peaceful environment despite proximity to Montgomery and other area attractions.
