About Coleman Lake Recreation Area
The newly renovated Coleman Lake Recreation Area is peacefully nestled into the Talladega mountains. For recreationists who want to get away from the crowds, but want a few modern conveniences, Coleman Lake Recreation Area is your place to be. There are 39 campsites with water and electrical hookups, bathhouses, 29 picnicking units, a 21-acre lake and access to the Pinhoti Trail. Two new comfort stations and seven camping sites are fully accessible for the physically challenged. Most sites will accommodate recreational vehicles up to 35 feet in length. A picnic shelter that seats 40 is available on a first come, first serve basis, or it can be reserved for $15.
- Fees: [Recreation Fee Schedule](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1221333.pdf)
- Season: March 15th – December 8th
- Managed by: National Forests in Alabama, USFS - National Forests in Alabama
- Where: 7 mi east of White Plains, AL · 33.78409, -85.56203
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Jan.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinhoti Nrt | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 120.5 mi |
| White Horse Trail | Horse | 0.3 mi | 4.2 mi |
| Blue Horse Trail | Horse | 0.7 mi | 17.2 mi |
| Yellow Horse Trail | Horse | 0.8 mi | 12.0 mi |
| Red Horse Trail | Horse | 1.3 mi | 3.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 10.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Warden Station Horse Camp 1 mi
- Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Camp 4.3 mi
- Pine Glen Recreation Area 4.7 mi
- Chief Ladiga Trail Campground 9.7 mi
- Love's RV Hookup 10 mi
- Scenic Drive RV Park 15.2 mi