Houston Recreation Area

Campground · Alabama ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

William B. Bankhead National Forest (NF) · Open Access

0
Bookable sites
30 ft
Max rig length
up to 12
People per site
580 ft
Elevation
A photo of Site 18 of Loop HRCA at HOUSTON RECREATION AREA with Boat Ramp
Photo: Michaela Gooch · Recreation.gov

Overview

THIS FACILITY IS NOT RESERVABLE. 

Recreation

Facilities

Natural Features

Nearby Attractions

The facts

  • 0 bookable sites
  • 75 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 30 ft
  • Up to 12 people per site
  • Loops: HRCA

Site types

  • 75 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

75 campsites at Houston Recreation Area

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
1HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
10HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
11HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
12HRCAManagementBack InPaved12 ft6 🐾
13HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
14HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
15HRCAManagementBack InPaved12 ft6 🐾
16HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
17HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
18HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft12 🐾
19HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft12 🐾
2HRCAManagementBack InPaved12 ft6 🐾
20HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
21HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
22HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
23HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
24HRCAManagementBack InPaved28 ft6 🐾
25HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
26HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
27HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
28HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
29HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
3HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
30HRCAManagementBack InPaved30 ft12 🐾
31HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
32HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
33HRCAManagementBack InPaved14 ft6 🐾
34HRCAManagementBack InPaved12 ft6 🐾
35HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft12 🐾
36HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
37HRCAManagementBack InPaved30 ft6 🐾
38HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
39HRCAManagementBack InPaved—12 🐾
4HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
40HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
41HRCAManagementBack InPaved—12 🐾
42HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
43HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
44HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
45HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
46HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
47HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
48HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
49HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
5HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾
50HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
51HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
52HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
53HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
54HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
55HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
56HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
57HRCAManagementBack InPaved—12 🐾
58HRCAManagementBack InPaved—12 🐾
59HRCAManagementBack InPaved—12 🐾
6HRCAManagementBack InPaved12 ft6 🐾
60HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6
61HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
62HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
63HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
64HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
65HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
66HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
67HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
68HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
69HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
7HRCAManagementBack InPaved12 ft6 🐾
70HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
71HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
72HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
74HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
75HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
76HRCAManagementBack InPaved—6 🐾
8HRCAManagementBack InPaved24 ft6 🐾
9HRCAManagementBack InPaved20 ft6 🐾

Getting there

34.12139, -87.28556 · 34°7'17.0"N 87°17'8.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in5.85.95.85.95.05.05.14.34.24.34.66.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Boat Ramp or Day use fee is $4.00 per vehicle.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

A photo of Site 18 of Loop HRCA at HOUSTON RECREATION AREA with Boat Ramp
Photo: Michaela Gooch · Recreation.gov
A photo of Site 12 of Loop HRCA at HOUSTON RECREATION AREA dish
Photo: Susan Valente · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Houston Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Houston Recreation Area?
Yes, Houston Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Houston Recreation Area have?
75 sites in total, of which 0 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Houston Recreation Area?
30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Houston Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Houston Recreation Area.
Are campfires allowed at Houston Recreation Area?
Campfires are allowed at Houston Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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