Accessible via paved road, Dekalb County Public Lake operates seasonally from February through November with tent and RV sites accommodating rigs up to 35 feet. The county-managed campground charges around $20 per night for sites with electric and water hookups, plus picnic tables and fire pits. Campers can gather firewood from surrounding woods without cutting live trees.
Public restrooms with sinks and toilets serve the campground, though they remain open to day-use visitors. A covered shelter provides space for group gatherings. The adjacent lake offers fishing access within walking distance, plus boat rentals and a launch ramp for those bringing watercraft. For additional options, see campgrounds around Sylvania.
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Location
Public CampgroundDekalb County Public Lake is located in Alabama
Directions
From Rainsville take Alabama Hwy 75 north for 6 miles, then left on County Road 27 for 3/4 mile, then right on County Road 194 to DeKalb County Lake.
Address
720 Co. Rd. 194
Sylvania, AL 35988
Coordinates
34.57700072 N
85.80700075 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 50 min from Gadsden, AL
- 58 min from Chattanooga, TN
- 1 hr 3 min from Huntsville, AL
- 1 hr 4 min from Rome, GA






