Can you reserve a site at Gunter Hill?

Yes, Gunter Hill is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Gunter Hill have?

142 sites in total, of which 140 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Gunter Hill?

138 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Gunter Hill?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gunter Hill.

Are campfires allowed at Gunter Hill?

Campfires are allowed at Gunter Hill. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Gunter Hill

Campground · Alabama · 140 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

140
Bookable sites: 138 ft
Max rig length: up to 8
People per site: 5
Accessible sites: 141 ft
Elevation

Entrance sign — Photo: Kelli Little · Recreation.gov

Overview

Gunter Hill Campground offers a peaceful scene of trees and nature on the backwaters of the Alabama River.

The fishing is excellent, providing challenges for the master angler as well as the occasional cane pole fisherman. Boating, hunting and hiking are popular activities.

Recreation

The area's waterways offer excellent fishing for crappie, bass and catfish. A boat ramp is provided for easy river access.

The Lowndes Wildlife Management area, located nearby, covers 12,500 acres and offers prime hunting for whitetail deer, wild turkeys and hogs, and a variety of small game and waterfowl.

The campground provides a basketball court and playground, offering additional recreation opportunities for visitors.

Facilities

This year-round campground offers 142 sites with electric hookups. Sites 1-75 are newly renovated sites and have concrete pads and sewer. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water and dump stations. A picnic shelter is provided for parties and family functions.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on Catoma Creek in a forest of hickory and pine. The region offers a mild climate for year-round camping.

The facts

140 bookable sites
142 sites in total, including non-bookable
5 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 138 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: ANTI, CATOMA

Site types

140 Standard Electric
2 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

142 campsites at Gunter Hill

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 3:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
076	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	55 ft	8	♿ 🐾
077	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	57 ft	8	🐾
078	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	71 ft	8	♿ 🐾
079	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	73 ft	8	🐾
080	ANTI	Standard Electric	—	—	—	59 ft	8	🐾
081	ANTI	Standard Electric	—	—	—	59 ft	8	🐾
082	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	56 ft	8	🐾
083	ANTI	Standard Electric	—	—	—	85 ft	8	🐾
084	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	83 ft	8	🐾
085	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	51 ft	8	🐾
086	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	63 ft	8	🐾
087	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	61 ft	8	🐾
088	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	61 ft	8	🐾
089	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	68 ft	8	🐾
090	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
091	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
092	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	57 ft	8	🐾
093	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	76 ft	8	🐾
094	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	53 ft	8	🐾
095	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	66 ft	8	🐾
096	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
097	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	64 ft	8	🐾
098	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	78 ft	8	🐾
099	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	94 ft	8	🐾
100	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	83 ft	8	🐾
101	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	81 ft	8	🐾
102	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	82 ft	8	🐾
103	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	96 ft	8	🐾
104	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
105	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	57 ft	8	🐾
106	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	65 ft	8	🐾
107	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	72 ft	8	🐾
108	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	61 ft	8	🐾
109	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
110	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	85 ft	8	🐾
111	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	98 ft	8	🐾
112	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	72 ft	8	🐾
113	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	90 ft	8	🐾
114	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
115	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
116	ANTI	Standard Electric	—	—	—	90 ft	8	🐾
117	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
118	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	138 ft	8	🐾
119	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	67 ft	8	🐾
120	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	77 ft	8	🐾
121	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	63 ft	8	🐾
122	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	66 ft	8	🐾
123	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	88 ft	8	🐾
124	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	71 ft	8	🐾
125	ANTI	Management	Back In	—	—	64 ft	8	🐾
126	ANTI	Management	Back In	—	—	71 ft	8	🐾
127	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	67 ft	8	🐾
128	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	73 ft	8	🐾
129	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	44 ft	8	🐾
130	ANTI	Standard Electric	—	—	—	110 ft	8	♿ 🐾
131	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	85 ft	8	🐾
132	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	99 ft	8	🐾
133	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	82 ft	8	🐾
134	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	73 ft	8	🐾
135	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	77 ft	8	🐾
136	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	64 ft	8	🐾
137	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	73 ft	8	🐾
138	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	55 ft	8	🐾
139	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	65 ft	8	🐾
140	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	65 ft	8	🐾
141	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	65 ft	8	♿ 🐾
142	ANTI	Standard Electric	Back In	—	—	99 ft	8	♿ 🐾
001	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	83 ft	8	🐾
002	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
003	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
004	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	88 ft	8	🐾
005	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	80 ft	8	🐾
006	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	70 ft	8	🐾
007	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	75 ft	8	🐾
008	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	75 ft	8	🐾
009	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	65 ft	8	🐾
010	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	90 ft	8	🐾
011	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	88 ft	8	🐾
012	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	78 ft	8	🐾
013	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	88 ft	8	🐾
014	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	95 ft	8	🐾
015	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	88 ft	8	🐾
016	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
017	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	93 ft	8	🐾
018	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	78 ft	8	🐾
019	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	89 ft	8	🐾
020	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	🐾
021	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	78 ft	8	🐾
022	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
023	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	73 ft	8	🐾
024	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	84 ft	8	🐾
025	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	76 ft	8	🐾
026	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	98 ft	8	🐾
027	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
028	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
029	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
030	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
031	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	90 ft	8	🐾
032	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
033	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
034	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	86 ft	8	🐾
035	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	85 ft	8	🐾
036	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
037	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
038	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
039	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
040	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	99 ft	8	🐾
041	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Riverfront	93 ft	8	🐾
042	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	92 ft	8	🐾
043	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	78 ft	8	🐾
044	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
045	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
046	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
047	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
048	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
049	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
050	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
051	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
052	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
053	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
054	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
055	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
056	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	95 ft	8	🐾
057	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
058	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
059	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
060	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	95 ft	8	🐾
061	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
062	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
063	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
064	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
065	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
066	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
067	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	92 ft	8	🐾
068	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	70 ft	8	🐾
069	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	85 ft	8	🐾
070	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	75 ft	8	🐾
071	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	90 ft	8	🐾
072	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	99 ft	8	🐾
073	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	65 ft	8	🐾
074	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	85 ft	8	🐾
075	CATOMA	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	80 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From I-65, take exit 167 onto US-80 west. Continue for 9 miles, then turn right on County Road 7 and follow signs into the campground.

32.36667, -86.46667 · 32°22'0.0"N 86°28'0.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 94°F in Jul, down to 60°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	60	65	72	79	86	92	94	94	89	80	70	62
Low °F	37	40	47	53	61	69	72	71	66	55	43	39
Precip in	4.6	4.9	5.2	4.0	3.9	4.1	5.1	4.0	3.7	2.9	3.9	5.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Gunter Hill Antioch Loop restroom and laundry facility. — Photo: Christina Collins · Recreation.gov

Gunter Hill Antioch Loop playground. — Photo: Christina Collins · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Gunter Hill

Can you reserve a site at Gunter Hill?: Yes, Gunter Hill is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Gunter Hill have?: 142 sites in total, of which 140 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Gunter Hill?: 138 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Gunter Hill?: Yes, pets are allowed at Gunter Hill.
Does Gunter Hill have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Gunter Hill?: Campfires are allowed at Gunter Hill. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Montgomery Interpretive Center 10.2 mi · Visitor Center
Lowndes Interpretive Center 16.6 mi · Visitor Center
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Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site Visitor Center 44.5 mi · Visitor Center
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Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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