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Gunter Hill Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
140[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[3]
Sites with electric
140[4]

Gunter Hill is a campground in Alabama River Lakes, Alabama, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers[5]. Recreation.gov lists 140 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes Gunter Hill as a spot on the backwaters of the Alabama River, with fishing, boating and a boat ramp[6]. It describes the campground as open year-round, with a mild climate[6]. Recreation.gov lists all 140 campsites as accepting both an RV or trailer and a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer allowed at any site is 65 feet[3]. Recreation.gov site details show electric hookups at 140 sites and water hookups at 140 sites, while sewer hookups are listed at 75 sites[4]. The description also mentions a basketball court, a playground and a picnic shelter[6].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 140
Site types[1] 140 standard electric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[8] 5
Hookups[4] electric 140, water 140, sewer 75 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 65 ft (median 58 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 140 sites, tent at 140 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[11] 4:00 PM
Check-out[12] 3:00 PM
People per site[13] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve a site at Gunter Hill?
Yes, Gunter Hill can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Does Gunter Hill have RV hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list electric hookups at 140 sites, water hookups at 140 sites and sewer hookups at 75 sites[4]. Electric service is listed as 30 amp and 50 amp[4].
How long an RV can Gunter Hill fit?
Recreation.gov lists 65 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3].
Are pets allowed at Gunter Hill?
Recreation.gov site details say pets are allowed at all 140 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Are campfires allowed at Gunter Hill?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 140 overnight campsites at Gunter Hill: 140 standard electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Gunter Hill can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Gunter Hill: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 58 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Gunter Hill per Recreation.gov site details: 140 sites with electric hookups (30 amp, 50 amp), 140 with water hookups, 75 with sewer hookups, out of 140 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Gunter Hill is a campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Alabama River Lakes, Alabama. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Gunter Hill. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Gunter Hill: 140 sites accept an RV or trailer and 140 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. 5 of the 140 campsites at Gunter Hill are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Gunter Hill: yes at all 140 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Gunter Hill: yes at all 140 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-in time at Gunter Hill on Recreation.gov: 4:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-out time at Gunter Hill on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Maximum people per campsite at Gunter Hill: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.