Service
Service Campground is situated along the high banks of Coffeeville Lake, the third largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a surface area of 8,800 acres and a length of 97 miles, the area provides excellent opportunities for camping, fishing and boating.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 30 |
| tent only electric | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 101 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
32 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 03 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 04 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 05 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 06 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 07 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 08 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | |
| 09 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Electric | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 3 | Yes |
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
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 101 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Site 09 is listed accessible |
Service Park offers 32 campsites, including two tent-only sites, all with 50-amp electric and water hookups, picnic table, lantern holder and campfire ring with grill. Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water. The facility also provides a bathouse with hot showers and other comforts of home.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Coffeeville, Alabama, drive about four miles west on U.S. Highway 84 and follow the signs to campground entrance. Park is located at mile marker 20 on Highway 84.
| Nearest town | Silas, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 31.7450° N, 88.1431° W · Directions ↗ |
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Public land it sits in
Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge begins about 3.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.7 miChoctaw National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 3,953 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
A mixed pine and hardwood forest lines the lakeshore. The campground is surrounded by dense conifer stands and rolling meadows that feature colorful wildflower displays. Wood ducks, bald eagles and many other species of wildlife inhabit the lake area. Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway consists of six lakes with a total length of 457 miles and 39,800 surface acres of water.
Recreation
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing on or off shore, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species. Visitors have the convenience of a boat ramp, and children can make use of the facility's playground. Campers can also sit back and enjoy the peaceful, scenic shoreline.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Service?
Sites at Service are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Service?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Service have?
32 sites, including 30 standard sites with power and 2 tent only electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Service?
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 Service have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Service?
The facility also provides a bathouse with hot showers and other comforts of home.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Service?
Yes, pets are allowed at Service. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Service?
Site 09 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. 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 Service?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 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 Service?
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Service?
Silas, Alabama.
Source: Getting there
What if Service is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lock 1 (13.5 mi), Isaac Creek (35.9 mi), and Turkey Fork Recreation Area (43.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby