Mcdougle
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Mcdougle is a National Forest campground near Lawrence, Alabama.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Mcdougle sits inside National Forests in Alabama. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.4 miles outside the boundary of Sipsey Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
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
- 937 ft
34.3377, -87.3455 in Lawrence. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Mcdougle?
No. Mcdougle 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 Mcdougle?
Camping at Mcdougle is free.
Is there drinking water at Mcdougle?
Yes, Mcdougle has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Mcdougle?
Mcdougle is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Mcdougle
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Mcdougle, in straight-line miles: Caney Creek Falls (waterfall, 1.3 miles), Sipsey River Falls (waterfall, 5.1 miles), and Kinlock Falls (waterfall, 9.2 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Lawrence and campgrounds in Lawrence.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01