The sound of water lapping against the shore marks this former KOA property along Wheeler Lake's edge, though the campground has permanently closed operations. During its active years, the facility accommodated RVs up to 55 feet with full hookups and offered both drive-in and walk-in tent sites positioned closer to the water.
Reviews consistently highlighted the lake access as the primary draw, with paddlers finding easy launch points for canoes and kayaks. A small island sat within paddling distance for those exploring by water. The tent camping areas required a short walk from the parking area, creating separation from RV traffic. Kara R. noted challenges during wet weather, observing "way too much water lying around to be able to setup a tent" after rainfall.
The property featured standard KOA amenities including restrooms, showers, and a boat ramp providing Wheeler Lake access. Some pull-through sites offered lake views, though space constraints affected slide-out positioning on certain sites. Staff maintained the facility with mixed consistency according to visitor accounts.
For current camping options in the area, campers can explore camping near Trinity or consider nearby Decatur / Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday for similar lake access with active operations.
Description
PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Fee Info
Adults 14+, Kids 4-13, Free 0-3
Map & DirectionsWheeler Lake KOA at Mallard Creek is located in Alabama near Trinity
Directions
From Decatur, Ala., go 11.5 miles west on US 72A/Hwy. 20, then 3.5 miles north on Mallard Creek Road
Address
44 County Road 443
Hillsboro, AL 35643
Coordinates
34.70009572 N
87.15812828 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/6/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 5/6/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/6/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 5/6/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 24 min from Decatur, AL
- 40 min from Huntsville, AL
- 51 min from Florence, AL
- 1 hr 54 min from Gadsden, AL











