Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to the Alabama River system at this Corps of Engineers campground, where boat launches connect campers to extensive waterways. Isaac Creek operates year-round with full hookups accommodating RVs up to 85 feet, plus sites accessible by both vehicle and boat.
The forested campground maintains paved sites that reviewers describe as "very long and wide" with room for large rigs plus tow vehicles. Most sites sit close to the water with varying degrees of tree cover providing privacy between campsites. Staci R. notes the facility is "very well laid out" with consistently clean bathhouses and common areas maintained by on-site hosts.
Cell service proves inconsistent, with both major carriers dropping to slower speeds according to multiple reports. The nearest grocery stores require a 30-40 minute drive, making advance preparation essential. Some sites include private pier access behind campsites, while a day-use area features rocking chairs along the waterfront.
Campers exploring the broader region can find additional camping spots outside Monroeville or check nearby Silver Creek Park for alternative water access options.
Description
Overview
Isaac Creek Campground is located on Claiborne Lake in Alabama's southwest Hill Country. The lake encompasses more than 60 miles of the Alabama River, and Isaac Creek has great appeal to sportsmen, birders, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors.
Recreation
The area's waterways offer anglers the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Boating and water sports are also a main draw to the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The vast expanse of surrounding land allows for bow and shotgun hunting for game like whitetail deer, wild turkey and hog.
Facilities
This year-round campground offers 60 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and laundry facilities. A boat ramp, dock, fish cleaning stations, basketball court, playground and picnic shelter offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors.
Natural Features
The campground is situated between Isaac Creek and Claiborne Lake, in a forest of hardwood and pine.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundIsaac Creek is located in Alabama
Directions
From Monroeville, Alabama, take State Route 41 north for 8 miles. Turn west onto County Road 17 and follow signs into the campground.
Address
5030 LOCK AND DAM RD UNIT 4
Franklin, AL 36444
Coordinates
31.6222222 N
87.5502778 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 users
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 4/3/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 55 min from Mobile, AL
- 2 hrs 1 min from Daphne, AL
- 2 hrs 13 min from Pensacola, FL
- 2 hrs 19 min from Crestview, FL
