Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground
Brushy Lake Recreation Area is a 33-acre facility within Bankhead National Forest in northwestern Alabama, featuring 13 campsites suitable for tents and very small recreational vehicles. The area offers a bathhouse, flush toilets, potable water, and picnic tables. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing on the lake. Water and flushing facilities operate March through November, with the area remaining open year-round but with limited services in winter months. (via official site)
- flush toilets
- potable water
- picnic tables
- bathhouse
- fishing
- boating
- picnicking
- wildlife viewing
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground’s official website (USD).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Day use | USD 3 per vehicle per day |
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
The Sipsey Wilderness lies within Bankhead National Forest around the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River in northwestern Alabama, United States. Designated in 1975 and expanded in 1988, 24,922-acre (10,086 ha) Sipsey is the largest and most frequently visited Wilderness area in Alabama and contains dozens of waterfalls. It was also the first designated wilderness area east of the Mississippi R
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Huricane Creek Shooting Range
- Swimming pool
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Good to know
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How many campsites are available?
Brushy Lake has 13 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
What facilities are provided?
The area offers a bathhouse, flush toilets, potable water, and picnic tables. Water and flushing are available March through November only.
What activities are available?
Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
What types of accommodations are allowed?
The area accommodates tents and very small recreational vehicles.
When is the area open?
The area is open year-round, but water and facilities are only available March through November.
How much does it cost to camp at Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground?
Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground charges a camping fee.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
How many sites does Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground have?
Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground has around 13 pitches.
Who runs Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground?
Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground is operated by Forest Service.
When is Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground open?
Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground is open Year-round; water and facilities March–November.
What languages are spoken at Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground?
Staff at Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground speak English.
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