Maxwell AFB, AL - Recreation

    Local Maxwell AFB, AL Parks

    Horseshoe Bend National Military Park - 80 miles away
    Phone: 256-234-7111
    11288 Horseshoe Bend Road
    Daviston, AL 36256
    Description: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park marks the spot where 800 Upper Creek Indians lost their lives defending their homelands against General Andrew Jackson's army in 1814. This tragic battle saw the loss of the most American Indian forces in a single battle in US history. The park offers exhibits explaining the battle as well as a hiking trail, and even musket demonstrations.
    Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site - 43 miles away
    Phone: 334-714-0922
    1616 Chappie James Ave
    Tuskegee , AL 36083
    Description: This National historic site commemorates an amazing military "experiment," as it was known in the day. The site is the home of the training center to the first African-American pilots. The site has exhibits, as well as historic films for visitors to enjoy. There are also weekend tours of one of the hangars where these brave men trained.
    Paul M. Grist State Park - 65 miles away
    Phone: 334-872-5846
    1546 Grist Road
    Selma , AL 36701
    Description:

    The park is over 1000 acres of tranquility for the visitor. There is a 100 acre lake on site with boat rentals available. Activities include picnicking, swimming, hiking, boating, and fishing.

    Chewacla State Park - 56 miles away
    Phone: 334-887-56521
    124 Shell Toomer Pkwy
    Auburn, AL 36830
    Description:

    The park facilities at Chewacla Lake offer swimming area, playgrounds, hiking trails, modern and primitive camping areas, picnic areas, grills, and even rental cabins for the less rustic camper. Entrance fees are minimal, and though the park is near the highway, it is still peaceful.

    Wind Creek State Park - 53 miles away
    Phone: 256-329-0845
    4325 Alabama Highway 128
    Alexander City, AL 35010
    Description: The Wind Creek State park offers fishing, swimming, and boating on the lakefront, as well as a marina, camp store, fishing pier, hiking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas for visitors.

    Local Maxwell AFB, AL Campgrounds

    Paul M. Grist Campgrounds - 65 miles away
    Phone: 334-872-5846
    1546 Grist Road
    Selma, AL 36701
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description:

    Camping is located along the park lake. There are bathhouses and a small number of RV hookup sites available. There are also multiple primitive camp sites available at a lesser fee. All sites are on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Chewacla Cabins and Campgrounds - 56 miles away
    Phone: 334-887-5621
    124 Shell Toomer Pkwy
    Auburn, AL 36830
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description:

    Due to the popularity of football in the area, the campsites and cabins, are available with prior reservation and a minimal night stay requirement of either two or three days. These football reservations are only taken on specific call dates. The park offers full service RV sites, primitive tent sites, and rustic camp cabins.

    Wind Creek Campgrounds - 53 miles away
    Phone: 256-329-0845
    4325 Alabama Highway 128
    Alexander City, AL 35010
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: The campgrounds at Wind Creek are the largest state run campgrounds in the United States. The campgrounds offer 626 sites spread throughout 300+ acres of the park. Camp sites come equipped with picnic tables, grills, and nearby water and bathhouses. There is also a centrally located park playground. The site also offers primitive tent, and even site horse camping sites. The park also offers seven cozy camping cabins that are available year round, and reservations are recommended.
    The Woods RV Park and Campground - 7 miles away
    Phone: 334-356-1887
    4350 Sassafras Circle
    Montgomery, AL 36105
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: The Woods is a family owned and operated campground that offers 20/30/50 amp service, a big rig friendly environment, cable TV, WiFi, picnic tables, fire rings, bath houses, laundry, and a quick walk to many local restaurants. The Woods offers and on site lake with fishing (blue gill and bass), and boating for small boats. The park offers secluded primitive tent sites along the lake, as well as spacious RV sites.
    Clanton - 65 miles away
    Phone: 256-825-6251
    350 Air Force Road
    Dadeville, AL 36853
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: This Air Force Run FamCamp is located on the Lake Martin Reservoir, and includes hiking areas, picnic spots, water sports, boat rentals, marina, fishing pier, showers, beaches, swimming and various camping options. The park offers full service RV sites, primitive tent sites, and even some fully furnished chalet cabins. Reservations are highly encouraged as this camp fills up fast.