Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground

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CampgroundCaravansTent SiteDrinking Water

About this campsite

Campground: Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground. Operated by Forest Service.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground•AL

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Common questions about Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground

What facilities does Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground have?

Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground has caravans, tent site and drinking water. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground?

Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground sits in AL. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground

Facilities recorded for Brushy Lake Recreational Area Campground
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes

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HOUSTON SHELTER

Overview Houston Shelter is a group picnic site nestled on the shore of Lake Lewis Smith in Bankhead National Forest. This is a popular recreation area offering a variety of activities. Shelter is first come first served. Site is walk-up only. Recreation Day users can enjoy a beautiful sand swimming beach. Other activities include motorized and non-motorized boating and water skiing. Anglers can fish for Kentucky Spotted Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass. There are also hiking trails in the area, including the 1.4 mile High Rock Loop and the nearly 2 mile Fox Run Loop. Facilities The picnic facility offers tables, flush toilets, grills and drinking water. A boat ramp and showers are nearby. Natural Features Bankhead National Forest is located in northwestern Alabama. The prominent feature of the area is the Sipsey Wilderness. Known as "The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls," the Sipsey Wilderness encompasses an area of abundant streams, old-growth forests, limestone bluffs and lush canyons. Lake Lewis Smith boasts more than 500 miles of shoreline marked by high rock bluffs. The water is clear and deep and provides excellent fishing.