Payne Lake Recreation Area
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $18 per night. Payne Lake Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Brent, Alabama.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Payne Lake Recreation Area sits inside National Forests in Alabama. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 259 ft
32.8813, -87.4459 in Hale. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Payne Lake Recreation Area?
No. Payne Lake Recreation Area is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Payne Lake Recreation Area?
Camping at Payne Lake Recreation Area costs Single Site: $18 per night.
Is there drinking water at Payne Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, Payne Lake Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Payne Lake Recreation Area?
Payne Lake Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
More campgrounds: camping near Brent and campgrounds in Hale.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01