Army Corps of Engineers · Alabama
Jennings Ferry
Army Corps of Engineers · Alabama, United States
- Sites
- 52
- Hookups
- 50 electric, 52 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 168 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 128 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
- Nearest town
- Eutaw
- Address
- 1001 Jennings Ferry Rd, Akron, AL 35441, AL
- Phone
- 205-372-1217
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
52 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Jennings Ferry Campground is situated between the Black Warrior River and Clear Creek on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in Alabama. With a boat ramp and gently sloping shoreline, this facility offers a quiet and convenient getaway for fishing.
Recreation
Fishing is the most popular activity on the waterway. Whether fishing by boat or along the shore of the park, anglers can fish for bass, crappie, bream, catfish and other species.
Visitors can also enjoy walking along a half-mile nature trail that runs through the woods following the water's edge.
Facilities
Jennings Ferry has 52 campsites with 50-amp electrical and water hookups and picnic areas.
Campsites are spacious, private and located near or close to the water. A shower and restroom building, as well as a playground and a boat ramp with security lighting that are provided for camper convenience.
Natural Features
The campground is surrounded by the scenic woodlands of the Tombigbee River. Deer, squirrel, wild turkey, migratory birds and blue birds live among the calm waters and hardwood forests of the area.
Temerature range from the 80s to 90s from April to September, and annual rainfall averages about 60 inches. The facility is located 100 feet above sea level.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (334) 402-1606.
Charges & Cancellations
USACE Reserves the right to modify/cancel reservations due to site closures.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 36° | 15° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| February | 64° | 44° | 20° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 70° | 52° | 30° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 56° | 41° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 85° | 67° | 55° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 72° | 63° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 75° | 71° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 93° | 76° | 70° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 72° | 57° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 76° | 57° | 41° | 90° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 68° | 50° | 27° | 80° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 60° | 42° | 26° | 74° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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