Army Corps of Engineers · Alabama River Lakes · Camden, AL

Millers Ferry Campground

Millers Ferry Campground, also known as East Bank, is located on scenic Dannelly Reservoir in Alabama's Black Prairie Belt. The reservoir sits on the Alabama River and covers roughly 27 square miles, boasting more than 500 miles of shoreline. Boating, fishing, hunting and hiking are popular activities.

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Site mix

Standard with electric66
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 100 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

66 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01Back-in77PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
02Back-in69PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
03Back-in73PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
04Back-in76PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
05Back-in67PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
06Back-in57PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
07Pull-through100PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
08Back-in89PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
09Back-in72PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
10Back-in58PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length100 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 01, 02, 03, 04 and 63 more are listed accessible

This campground offers 66 family sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station. A fishing dock, boat ramp, fish cleaning stations and playground provide additional recreation opportunities for guests.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Millers Ferry Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 46.9°F averageFebruary: 50.8°F averageMarch: 58.4°F averageApril: 64.4°F averageMay: 72.8°F averageJune: 79.0°F averageJuly: 81.1°F averageAugust: 80.2°F averageSeptember: 75.8°F averageOctober: 65.4°F averageNovember: 54.8°F averageDecember: 48.4°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Camden 3 NW, 7 miles from the campground at 235 feet, station USC00011301 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Camden, Alabama, take State Route 28 northwest for 12 miles. Turn right before the Lee Long Bridge and follow signs into the campground.

Nearest townCamden, Alabama
Coordinates32.1158° N, 87.3897° W · Directions ↗

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Worth a stop

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The Black Prairie Belt is characterized by rich, dark soils and a mosaic of rolling grasslands and dense hardwood and pine forests.

Recreation

The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area. Whitetail deer and wild turkeys roam the park, creating excellent bow-hunting opportunities.

Guidebooks for Alabama and the South

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  • Best Tent Camping: Alabama
    Joe Cuhaj, 2018
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  • Exploring Wild Alabama
    Kenneth M. Wills and Dr. L. J. Davenport, 2016
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  • Rail-trails Southeast
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2024
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Millers Ferry Campground?

Sites at Millers Ferry Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Millers Ferry Campground?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Millers Ferry Campground have?

67 sites, including 66 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Millers Ferry Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Millers Ferry Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Millers Ferry Campground?

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Millers Ferry Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Millers Ferry Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Millers Ferry Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Millers Ferry Campground?

Sites 01, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 67 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Millers Ferry Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Millers Ferry Campground?

The park offers excellent fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish, and numerous fishing tournaments and annual festivals are held in the immediate area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Millers Ferry Campground?

Camden, Alabama.

Source: Getting there