Campground

Service

Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes · Silas · Alabama — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Service campground
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Weekend availability at Service

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 5:24 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    16/29 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    17/29 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    12/29 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    17/29 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    12/29 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    20/29 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Service?

as of September 17

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Service around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 17Open
Nov 7Open
Nov 28Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 28Open
Nov 25Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
32
Electric sites
32
Water hookups
32
Pull-through
11
Standard ElectricTent Only Electric

About this campground

Overview 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.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.Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1605.

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.

Elevation
111 ft
Contact
251-753-6935

Activities

  • CAMPING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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