Recreation area

Houston Recreation Area

National Forests in Alabama · Alabama — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Houston Recreation Area offers 14 picnic sites, a group shelter for up to 50 persons, showers, drinking water, swimming, hiking trails, and a boat launch. Dayuse Parking $4 per vehicle May 1 - Oct 31. Day users can enjoy a beautiful sand swimming beach and a modern bathhouse. Houston Boat Ramp $4 per vehicle and is open all year. Houston Pavilion is $20 (1-50 people) and $4 day use per vehicle May 1 - Oct 31.  Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit on-line at www.recreation.gov to reserve group picnic shelters. Title:  Houston Recreation Area

Activities

  • BOATING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING
  • SWIMMING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.