Army Corps of Engineers · Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes · Alabama

Jennings Ferry

Jennings Ferry Campground is situated between the Black Warrior River and Clear Creek on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a boat ramp and gently sloping shoreline, this facility offers a quiet and convenient getaway for fishing.

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Gatehouse at Jennings FerryPair of OwlsJENNINGS FERRYHeron on a cold day at Jennings Ferry
Photos courtesy of USACE, Host, Cathy Reed · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric50
Host/management2
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 116 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfacePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
001Back-in76Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
002Pull-throughPaved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
003Back-in93Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
004Back-in94Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
005Pull-throughPaved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
006Back-in67Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
007Back-in82Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
008Back-in89Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
009Back-in70Paved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
010Pull-throughPaved50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes

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 length168 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Jennings Ferry has 52 campsites with 50-amp electrical and water hookups and picnic areas. Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water. A shower and restroom building, as well as a playground and a boat ramp with security lighting that are provided for camper convenience.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Jennings Ferry40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.99 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.51 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.57 inches of precipitationApril: 4.71 inches of precipitationMay: 3.92 inches of precipitationJune: 5.80 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.07 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.00 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.78 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.28 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.09 inches of precipitationDecember: 5.17 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 45.9°F averageFebruary: 50.0°F averageMarch: 56.8°F averageApril: 63.4°F averageMay: 71.3°F averageJune: 77.7°F averageJuly: 80.9°F averageAugust: 80.5°F averageSeptember: 75.3°F averageOctober: 64.8°F averageNovember: 54.5°F averageDecember: 48.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Greensboro 2 WNW, 13 miles from the campground at 280 feet, station USW00063893 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 55 inches a year.

Getting there

From Demopolis, Alabama, take Highway 43 north towards Eutaw. At Highway 14, take a right. Proceed for approximately seven miles to the park.

Coordinates32.8078° N, 87.8112° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

USACE Reserves the right to modify/cancel reservations due to site closures.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceAlabama Campers ↗29.4 mi
Outdoor gearBlack Warrior Outdoor ↗31.3 mi

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Worth a stop

Natural features

The campground is surrounded by the scenic woodlands of the Tombigbee River. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live among the calm waters and hardwood forests of the area. Temerature range from the 80s to 90s from April to September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches. The facility is located 100 feet above sea level.

Recreation

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species. Visitors can also enjoy walking along a half-mile nature trail that runs through the woods following the water's edge.

Guidebooks for Alabama and the South

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    Kenneth M. Wills and Dr. L. J. Davenport, 2016
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Jennings Ferry?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Jennings Ferry?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Jennings Ferry have?

52 sites, including 50 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Jennings Ferry?

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 Jennings Ferry have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Jennings Ferry?

A shower and restroom building, as well as a playground and a boat ramp with security lighting that are provided for camper convenience.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Jennings Ferry?

Yes, pets are allowed at Jennings Ferry. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Jennings Ferry?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Jennings Ferry?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 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 Jennings Ferry?

Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Jennings Ferry is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Forkland (13.2 mi), Foscue Creek (20.5 mi), and Payne Lake Recreation Area (22.1 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby