Coleman Lake Recreation Area
Its 39 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $16 per night. Coleman Lake Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Heflin, Alabama.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Coleman 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: $16 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 39
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,163 ft
33.7849, -85.5589 in Cleburne. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Coleman Lake Recreation Area?
No. Coleman 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 Coleman Lake Recreation Area?
Camping at Coleman Lake Recreation Area costs Single Site: $16 per night.
How many campsites does Coleman Lake Recreation Area have?
Coleman Lake Recreation Area has 39 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Coleman Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, Coleman Lake Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Coleman Lake Recreation Area?
Coleman Lake Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Coleman Lake Recreation Area
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $3 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Heflin and campgrounds in Cleburne.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01