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Prairie Creek (Al)

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🏕️ CampgroundSelma / Alabama RiverAlabama⭐ 4.5 (789)
Prairie Creek (Al)
🟢 42 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Wed Nov 4–Fri Nov 6
Availability checked 14h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 62 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Prairie Creek (Al) in Alabama has 42 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Nov 4–Fri Nov 6. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Wed Nov 4 – Fri Nov 62 nightsbook these dates →sites #031, #039
Thu Nov 5 – Sun Nov 83 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 14h agosites #026
Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #025 & PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #026 next to each othersites #025, #026, #056, #057, #060
Sat Nov 7 – Tue Nov 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #020
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #006–PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #012 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #015, #016, #017, #021, #022, #027, #029, #038, #042, #043, #045, #047, #051, #061
Sun Nov 8 – Tue Nov 102 nightsbook these dates →sites #052
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #035 & PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #036 next to each othersites #035, #036, #039, #049, #050, #058, #059
Tue Nov 10 – Thu Nov 122 nightsbook these dates →sites #041, #046

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #031 — Site #31
Site PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #031 · Site #31T. Edwards
Campsite PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #031 — A photo of Site 031 of Loop PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) at PRAIRIE CR
Site PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #031 · A photo of Site 031 of Loop PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) at PRAIRIE CRT.Edwards
Campsite PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #039 — A photo of Site 039 of Loop PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) at PRAIRIE CR
Site PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #039 · A photo of Site 039 of Loop PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) at PRAIRIE CRT. Edwards
Campsite PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #026 — A photo of Site 026 of Loop PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) at PRAIRIE CR
Site PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #026 · A photo of Site 026 of Loop PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) at PRAIRIE CRT. Edwards
Campsite PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #026 — Site #26
Site PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #026 · Site #26t. edwards
Campsite PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #025 — A photo of Site 025 of Loop PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) at PRAIRIE CR
Site PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #025 · A photo of Site 025 of Loop PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) at PRAIRIE CRT. edwards
Campsite PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #056 — Site #56 Tent
Site PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #056 · Site #56 TentT.Edwards
Campsite PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #057 — Site #57 Tent Site
Site PRAIRIE CREEK (AL) #057 · Site #57 Tent SiteT. Edwards
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 23.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.3 midirections →
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🔌 GM Energy22.7 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 31 openings at Prairie Creek (Al) over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $22–$32/nightStandard ElectricTent Only Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★789 ratings
5★540
4★177
3★46
2★17
1★9
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.4/4
T-Mobile2.2/4
Verizon2.1/4
Sprint retired1.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Prairie Creek (Al) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Prairie Creek (Al)?

Prairie Creek (Al) in Alabama takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Prairie Creek (Al)?

Campsite fees at Prairie Creek (Al) run about $22–$32/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Prairie Creek (Al) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Prairie Creek (Al) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Prairie Creek (Al)?

CampSage's scans caught 31 openings at Prairie Creek (Al) over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Prairie Creek (Al) a good campground?

Prairie Creek (Al) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 789 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Prairie Creek (Al)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Prairie Creek (Al), AT&T rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 190 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Prairie Creek (Al) located?

Prairie Creek (Al) is located in Selma / Alabama River, Alabama. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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