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Bob___Ann
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Aug 09, 2013

Hidden Gem/ Corinth CG in Double Springs Alabama

If you ever want a nice clean quiet campground in the middle of a National Forest consider Corinth in Double Springs AL. It is in the Bankhead National Forest and is part of the of the Forestry Service. They have over 50 huge sites with paved pads long enough for any rig which are split between two loops. All sites are 30/50 Amp with water, sewer, picnic table, fire pit and lantern poles. All sites and roads are very easy to navigate. It is located on Smith Lake which can be seen from many of the sites. Included in the camping fee is free access to a beach on the lake as well as a large boat ramp. They also have plumbed bath houses in each loop. They open in March and close at the end of October. The fee is $34 per night or just $17 with the Senior National Pass. Corinth CG is located just east of Double Springs on HWY 278. It is 37 miles west of Cullman AL, 37 miles east of Hamilton AL and 65 miles north of Birmingham AL. Just thought that I would share this with you as it is so under utilized and it is a shame to let it go to waste.

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  • There is a pretty good Mexican Restaurant just eight miles away in Double Springs. It is Buenavista and is very reasonable.
  • We first camped here in 1977. Over the years it has been improved several times and is now a really nice place. We enjoy this park very much...........
  • We booked a reservable site then switched to a better site when we got there. Campground hosts were very nice. We were there Spring Break and they were not full. As for the no alcohol policy, I don think there will be a problem if you are discrete about it.
  • reubenray wrote:
    How many RV sites with full hookups does Corinth have? The Forest Service website shows it 48 sites, but the reservation website only shows 8.

    Also how strict is the "no alcohol" clause? We don't throw wild parties, but we like to have a few beers around our motorhome.


    All 48 have full hook ups. The reservation site lists only the number that can be reserved. The others are first come first served. Getting a site is not a problem as it has been slow.
  • How many RV sites with full hookups does Corinth have? The Forest Service website shows it 48 sites, but the reservation website only shows 8.

    Also how strict is the "no alcohol" clause? We don't throw wild parties, but we like to have a few beers around our motorhome.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    We have made the run from the Smoky Mtns down thru Birmingham on many a trips. Cloudland Canyon and Desoto are always high on our list to visit when we are in this area. Cheaha Resort off of I20 outside of Talladega is also high on our list of special places... Too many nice special places in the high country of ALA, GA, and NC to list haha...

    Have never ventured North of Birmingham on I65 to the BANKHEAD NATL FOREST. Sounds like something we should look into...
  • You are right, it is a great campground. It's convenient to the Bankhead National Forest for some great hikes, as well as the Sipsey River......which is one of the prettiest places we have ever canoed.

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